Tomatoes, Tomatoes Tomatoes! Be sure to come out for our Farmers Market Tomato Festival on Saturday, July 16th, from 8:00 a.m.-12:00 noon when we celebrate all things tomatoes. Peruse your home gardens for tomatoes to enter our contests for: 1. “Largest Tomato” 2.” Weirdest Looking Tomato” and 3. “Best Tasting Tomato.”

We will also have tomato recipes to sample, special “tomato splats” for the first 25 children, and of course lots of tomatoes.

The recent rains have helped our gardens and our produce vendors have an abundance of peas, okra, corn, green beans, watermelons, cabbage, carrots, tomatoes, squash, green peppers, onions, and more. We had some disappointed shoppers last week because this fresh produce sells out early, so arrive early to make sure you’re not left out.

Why spend hours over a hot stove, when you can take home some great relishes, jams, jellies, and pickles. We also have delicious breads, rolls, cakes, pies, and candies, and don’t forget the beautiful hand crafted crocheted toys, baby clothes, candles, published books by a local author, sign décor, pillows, and pictures. Children love the surprise balls. Each one is full of fun toys for boys and girls.

The McKenzie Farmers Market is open Saturdays from 8:00 a.m.-noon (or until vendors sell out), and it is open Tuesdays from 3:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.

We will see you at the Farmers Market for our Tomato Festival!