On Saturday, the annual Bradley County Pink Tomato Festival Tomato Eating Contest was held, with three divisions, a celebrity division, a 12 and under division, and a professional division. Celebrities included Bryan Sanders for his wife, gubernatorial candidate Sarah Huckabee Sanders, who was also present; state Land Commissioner Tommy Land; District 94 state Rep. Jeff…
The 2022 Bradley County Pink Tomato Festival’s annual Tomato Packing Contest was held Friday, June 10, 2022 on the court square in Warren, featuring the best of the best tomato box speed packers from the world capital of tomato farming. Winner’s included the following(Photos by Tim Kessler.): More photos from the event:
As is an annual tradition, the first box of Bradley County tomatoes were auctioned off during Saturday’s historic All-Tomato Luncheon at First Baptist Church in Warren. The proceeds go to a scholarship fund. Thomas Frazer, Chairman of Warren Bank and Trust and owner of Frazer Funeral Home, submitted the winning bid of $2,600. Tony Cathey…
There is simply no greater salsa competition than right here in the home of the South Arkansas Vine Ripened Bradley County Pink Tomato! The Great Bowls of Fire Salsa Contest, sponsored by Warren Bank and Trust, was held this weekend during the annual Festival in Warren. Winners were: Lauren Bryant, best looking; Holley McVay, best…
An event which continues to grow in popularity with Tomato Festival attendees, the 2022 Bradley County Pink Tomato Festival Steak Cookoff was held Saturday, June 11, 2022 on Main Street in Warren. The event was sponsored by Banks Mayor Keeton Hudson and Supervalu. Steak Cookoff Tomato Appetizer winners were Mike Kimbrell, Vilonia, first; Jason Hobbs,…
Next up was the Little Miss Pink Tomato Pageant held at Immanuel Baptist Church. JeNelle Lipton and Glenda Cross have chaired this event for more than 50 years. Payton Sledge was the mistress of ceremonies. Maisyn Elle Milton was crowned the winner; Londyn Rose Wiggins, first runner-up; and Zoamori Farmer, second runner-up. Photos by Tim…
The 66th annual Bradley County Pink Tomato Festival came in with a bang long before the last fireworks exploded. Hurricane-strength winds blew through the Arts and Crafts shed where over 80 vendors were assembled, sending tables flying and torrential rain. Booths were literally ripped apart but the vendors soon recovered. Several tents with other vendors around…
Dodging a bit of rain, the crowds were undeterred, showing up in big numbers for the 2022 Bradley County Pink Tomato Festival Parade Saturday morning, June 11, 2022. A short 5 minute downpour didn’t stop what was one of the larger parades in recent Tomato Festival history, with well over 50 entries making their way…
Bradley County Pink Tomato Festival committee members put the final touches on the 66th annual festival Thursday afternoon. The festival will have events on June 4 and June 9-11. Most of the events will be downtown, with a car show at Warren City Park. A full schedule is available on our website. Attending the meeting were…
The 66th Bradley County Pink Tomato Festival 5K Run/Walk is set for Saturday, June 11 and sign-ups are underway right now. Interested people can sign up here. The race begins at 7:30 a.m. and the course goes right down the heart of Warren and finishes at the Bradley County Courthouse on the famous red brick…
Members of the Bradley Medical and Health Foundation are selling chances on a quilt crafted by “The Bradley Block Builders 2021” and the proceeds will go to support the Bradley County Medical Center. Tickets may be purchased from any member of the Foundation Board. Drawing for the quilt will be held at the conclusion of…
