Tomatopalooza 2017

ginawelch · June 22, 2017

Is there one this year?

**nctomatoman** · June 24, 2017

Not as far as I know in Raleigh - I know that there is a group in Burlington NC (not too far from here) that are looking at a date for a big tasting - was originally going to be August 12, but things (as usual in NC) are happening faster and current date is July 22. It is not yet confirmed. There is also going to be a big tomato festival/tasting in Charlotte NC on the weekend of July 29 - details are being worked out. I will be attending both events...

Not sure if anyone else in the Raleigh area is planning any tastings - but a major Tomatopalooza like event is not in the works, I think (Lee, any comments?)

**Lee** · June 25, 2017

No event is planned for this year. Too many other things going on to commit the time needed to organize the event.

Haven't heard of any of the others going on locally. Sounds interesting though!

Lee

Worth1 · June 25, 2017

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Originally Posted by nctomatoman

Not as far as I know in Raleigh - I know that there is a group in Burlington NC (not too far from here) that are looking at a date for a big tasting - was originally going to be August 12, but things (as usual in NC) are happening faster and current date is July 22. It is not yet confirmed. There is also going to be a big tomato festival/tasting in Charlotte NC on the weekend of July 29 - details are being worked out. I will be attending both events...

Not sure if anyone else in the Raleigh area is planning any tastings - but a major Tomatopalooza like event is not in the works, I think (Lee, any comments?)

Reads like a script from the Andy Griffith show.

You really do need to name a tomato after Aunt Bee.
Worth

**nctomatoman** · June 28, 2017

There is going to be a tomato tasting at a farm in Burlington NC - July 22, from 3-5 PM....more info to come as I confirm how "open" it is (meaning how many tomatoes they have to taste). I will be there as a guest and will answer questions and sell books (and taste tomatoes!)

Ken B · July 13, 2017

Irena and I are gonna make it to the Charlotte tomato tasting on July 29th that Craig mentioned -- I'll start a separate thread about that one!

**nctomatoman** · July 13, 2017

Hey Ken - and all - there is going to be a free tomato tasting in Burlington NC on July 22 - Iseley Farm - the Facebook page for info is here - https://www.facebook.com/events/1199...A%22null%22%7D

and I've got other links and details including directions on my website events page - http://www.craiglehoullier.com/event...-burlington-nc

Bulington is not too far from Raleigh!

MrsJustice · January 31, 2022

Hello Tomatoman, How are you doing Graig!!!!

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Originally Posted by nctomatoman

Hey Ken - and all - there is going to be a free tomato tasting in Burlington NC on July 22 - Iseley Farm - the Facebook page for info is here - https://www.facebook.com/events/1199...A%22null%22%7D

and I've got other links and details including directions on my website events page - http://www.craiglehoullier.com/event...-burlington-nc

Bulington is not too far from Raleigh!

MrsJustice · July 28, 2022

Hello TomatoMan

How did the Tomato Testing go in Burlington July 22. Please let us know of all the Tomato Fun you'll had, Amen!!

I miss you'll Master Growers here at Tomatoville.

Be Careful in this Heat.

MrsJustice · July 28, 2022

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Originally Posted by MrsJustice

Hello Tomatoman, How are you doing Graig!!!!

How is the heat situation in North Carolina.

I have found in my travels over the United States with my Husband shows mostly People and Families from:Canada, North Carolina, South Carolina, Kentucky, Oklahoma and Hawaii have a "Spiritual Family involved Love for Farming' with a Proud Country Hospitalital Spirit. I learned that kind of Love as a child in New Jersey from the Catholic Church in New Jersey. We have helped a Homeless Family the last 2 weeks trying to give back the Love that was given to me and my Family at their age
with a small kid. That Homeless man and wife wants to help on the Farm as they called today to say Thank You. .

What would you do Graig?

MrsJustice · July 30, 2022

Dear Graig
We decided not to hire the Homeless family, because I would have to give them my salary, while I relax and just be at House Mom with our 6 year Old and bei free to commit of Tomatoville all day, and continue Studying the Law that is hard with Dyslexia, Amen!!.

I am just not ready to retire yet, Amen!! To me Farming is Relaxing even if the sun is running me away. But it was a Blessing to have a young family willing to Farm for you, Amen!! Maybe I will keep them close to me and continue to help with their 10 month old son, as some Family and Communities Still do in North Carolina. I pray everyday that "The Very Proud Country Hospitalital Spirit of North Carolina Never Changes, Amen!!!

I learned from you just ilke, I learned from Dr. Carolyn; and pray that you come back here someday.

MrsJustice · January 2, 2024

Look At Gary Dancing with his Grandkid, Amen!!
I dance with my Grandkids in the "Middle of my Tomato Farm" & "Fort Monroes too"
https://www.tomatofest.com/In_the_To...elds_s/177.htm

June 22, 2017	#1
ginawelch Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: ohio zone 5 Posts: 30	Tomatopalooza 2017 Is there one this year?

June 24, 2017	#2
nctomatoman Tomatoville® Moderator Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Hendersonville, NC zone 7 Posts: 10,385	Not as far as I know in Raleigh - I know that there is a group in Burlington NC (not too far from here) that are looking at a date for a big tasting - was originally going to be August 12, but things (as usual in NC) are happening faster and current date is July 22. It is not yet confirmed. There is also going to be a big tomato festival/tasting in Charlotte NC on the weekend of July 29 - details are being worked out. I will be attending both events... Not sure if anyone else in the Raleigh area is planning any tastings - but a major Tomatopalooza like event is not in the works, I think (Lee, any comments?) __________________ Craig

June 25, 2017	#3
Lee Tomatopalooza™ Moderator Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: NC-Zone 7 Posts: 2,188	No event is planned for this year. Too many other things going on to commit the time needed to organize the event. Haven't heard of any of the others going on locally. Sounds interesting though! Lee __________________ Intelligence is knowing a tomato is a fruit. Wisdom is knowing not to put one in a fruit salad. Cuostralee - The best thing on sliced bread.

June 28, 2017	#5
nctomatoman Tomatoville® Moderator Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Hendersonville, NC zone 7 Posts: 10,385	There is going to be a tomato tasting at a farm in Burlington NC - July 22, from 3-5 PM....more info to come as I confirm how "open" it is (meaning how many tomatoes they have to taste). I will be there as a guest and will answer questions and sell books (and taste tomatoes!) __________________ Craig

July 13, 2017	#7
nctomatoman Tomatoville® Moderator Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Hendersonville, NC zone 7 Posts: 10,385	Hey Ken - and all - there is going to be a free tomato tasting in Burlington NC on July 22 - Iseley Farm - the Facebook page for info is here - https://www.facebook.com/events/1199...A%22null%22%7D and I've got other links and details including directions on my website events page - http://www.craiglehoullier.com/event...-burlington-nc Bulington is not too far from Raleigh! __________________ Craig

July 13, 2017	#6
Ken B Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: central Virginia Posts: 243	Irena and I are gonna make it to the Charlotte tomato tasting on July 29th that Craig mentioned -- I'll start a separate thread about that one!

July 28, 2022	#9
MrsJustice Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Hampton, Virginia Posts: 1,489	Hello TomatoMan How did the Tomato Testing go in Burlington July 22. Please let us know of all the Tomato Fun you'll had, Amen!! I miss you'll Master Growers here at Tomatoville. Be Careful in this Heat. __________________ May God Bless you and my Garden, Amen https://www.angelfieldfarms.com MrsJustice as Farmer Joyce Beggs

July 30, 2022	#11
MrsJustice Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Hampton, Virginia Posts: 1,489	Dear Graig We decided not to hire the Homeless family, because I would have to give them my salary, while I relax and just be at House Mom with our 6 year Old and bei free to commit of Tomatoville all day, and continue Studying the Law that is hard with Dyslexia, Amen!!. I am just not ready to retire yet, Amen!! To me Farming is Relaxing even if the sun is running me away. But it was a Blessing to have a young family willing to Farm for you, Amen!! Maybe I will keep them close to me and continue to help with their 10 month old son, as some Family and Communities Still do in North Carolina. I pray everyday that "The Very Proud Country Hospitalital Spirit of North Carolina Never Changes, Amen!!! I learned from you just ilke, I learned from Dr. Carolyn; and pray that you come back here someday. __________________ May God Bless you and my Garden, Amen https://www.angelfieldfarms.com MrsJustice as Farmer Joyce Beggs

January 2, 2024	#12
MrsJustice Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Hampton, Virginia Posts: 1,489	Look At Gary Dancing with his Grandkid, Amen!! I dance with my Grandkids in the "Middle of my Tomato Farm" & "Fort Monroes too" https://www.tomatofest.com/In_the_To...elds_s/177.htm __________________ May God Bless you and my Garden, Amen https://www.angelfieldfarms.com MrsJustice as Farmer Joyce Beggs