The Tomato Festival is Celebrating 58 Years Of A Time-Honored Tradition In Reynoldsburg!

The Reynoldsburg Tomato Festival has been a tradition in our city for over 50 years. The idea of the first Tomato Festival surfaced in October of 1965 when the dedication plaque was placed in front of the municipal building recognizing Alexander Livingston for his contributions to the City and declaring Reynoldsburg the birthplace of the tomato.

The first festival was held in August of 1966. It was called the “Heritage Holiday Festival and Tomato Show.” There was a tomato fight between the Republicans and Democrats, a dog show, children and adult art shows, a queen’s pageant, and a parade.

Come to the 2023 Tomato Festival (Aug 10, 11 and 12) as we celebrate 58 years of tradition—along with great food, live entertainment, and more!

Activities:

Carnival Rides and Midway

Ticket Information:

$1.25 each
$20 for 20 tickets
$40 for 40 tickets
$25 Wristband

Rides require 3-6 tickets each

Thurs /Friday: 4 -10 p.m.
Saturday: 11-10 p.m.

Kid's Corner:

The Kid's Corner is reserved for children 10 and under.

Join us for fun crafts, special entertainment, and bounce houses.

Thursday: 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Friday: 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Saturday: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.

PICKLEBALL SMASH: August 12-13,2023

Round Robin - Max 6 Teams - All Games are one game to 15, win by 2.

Saturday is ALL Mixed Doubles and Sunday is ALL Men's & Women's Doubles.

Canopies and Chairs welcomed outside of Courts.

Tournament registration fee will cover 2 beer/wine/specialty drink tickets per registration to beer garden.

Join the Fun of the Reynoldsburg Tomato Festival, too!

Registration

Sensory Time: August 11, 2023

Time: 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

To help make the Reynoldsburg Tomato Festival an event for everyone to enjoy, we are excited to announce that we will be hosting a Sensory Time on Friday, August 11th from 11:00 am to 1:00 p.m. The event will include activities for those who have sensory sensitivities, such as those with Autism Spectrum Disorder.

Rides and games open with no sounds and lights.

Tomato Wars: August 11, 2023

The Tomato War dates back to the first Reynoldsburg Tomato Festival in 1966.  Friday, August 11  at 6:00 p.m. on Davidson Drive.

The messiest, annual event that everyone is talking about at the Reynoldsburg Tomato Fest is the TOMATO WARS!

At this must-see event, you will watch as teams of 5 go head-to-head in a dodgeball style tournament to be this year's champs. However, instead of rubber balls, they'll be throwing tomatoes!

Additionally, we'd like to invite each team to come up with a theme and to dress up in fun, family-friendly costumes.

Registration is $25 per team. Each team member will receive safety goggles to use during the event and all the tomatoes you can throw. All proceeds will be donated to the Mid-Ohio Market at HEART. Tournament participants must be at least 15 years old.

After the tournament is over, there will be a time of free play for our younger tomato tossers to get in on the action at no cost to the participants.

(No registration required. Waivers must be completed by parent/guardian on site.)

Register

Festival Pageant on August 12, 2023

Little Princess & Prince Pageants: 9:30 a.m.

Jr. Princess & Prince Pageants: 10:45 a.m.

Senior Royalty Presented: 11:30 a.m.

Queen & King Pageants: 11:55 a.m.

Car and Bike Show on August 12, 2023

The Car and Bike show is a fantastic collection of classic cars and motorcycles.

Registration 11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Viewing TBD - 4:30 p.m.
Awards Announced at 4 p.m.

Registration Fee: $15 per entry due in cash day of the event

Awards:
35 Tomato Fest "Favorites"
1 Best of Cruise Trophy
1 Best of Motorcycle Trophy
1 Best of Truck Trophy
1 Best of Rat Rod
Dash Plaques to the first 75 Entries

Entertainment Schedule:

All Shows are Free

Thursday, August 10, 2023

7pm: The Menus

Friday, August 11, 2023

6:30pm: DIVAS!
8:30pm: En Vogue

Saturday, August 12, 2023

6:30pm: Cousin Simple
8:30pm: Gin Blossoms

Date: August 10 - 12, 2023

Time:

Thursday, August 10th, 2023: 4:00-10:00 p.m.
Friday, August 11th, 2023: 4:00-10:00 p.m.
Saturday, August 12th, 2023: 11:00 am-10:00 p.m.

Location: Huber Park, 1640 Davidson Dr, Reynoldsburg, OH 43068.

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