competition in Buffalo area

prizebull · February 15, 2010

Would anybody know if there is a competition for big tomatoes in my area or someplace where I could go to find out? I got some big zac seed I want to try out.
Thanks
Gene

remy · February 15, 2010

Hi Gene,
The only competition I know of is the one at the Buffalo~Niagara Tomato Tastefest that you are always invited to

. We do weigh them on a digital scale. Winners in each category get a certificate and a prize. The winners of the biggest have been in the 2-3lb. range so far.
The Erie County fair has entries for tomatoes, but I don't know about biggest. The other problem is that the fair is too early for most tomatoes.
Remy

prizebull · February 15, 2010

What was I thinking,I should asked you in the first place

Unless there is something that makes it totally impossible to get to the Buffalo~Niagara Tomato Tastefest ,I'm going to be there this year ! with the biggest tom around of course.Is it the first Saturday after Labor Day? I've got to start counting backwards for my starting date.
Thanks for reminding me
Gene

remy · February 16, 2010

Hi Gene,
I sure hope you come! You would have a great time. Labor day is late again this year so it will either be the weekend before Labor day or Labor Day weekend. Later in the year, I'll be seeing what is the best for most people.
Remy

February 15, 2010	#1
prizebull Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Akron,N.Y zone 6 Posts: 44	competition in Buffalo area Would anybody know if there is a competition for big tomatoes in my area or someplace where I could go to find out? I got some big zac seed I want to try out. Thanks Gene

February 15, 2010	#2
remy Buffalo-Niagara Tomato TasteFest™ Coordinator Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Z6 WNY Posts: 2,354	Hi Gene, The only competition I know of is the one at the Buffalo~Niagara Tomato Tastefest that you are always invited to . We do weigh them on a digital scale. Winners in each category get a certificate and a prize. The winners of the biggest have been in the 2-3lb. range so far. The Erie County fair has entries for tomatoes, but I don't know about biggest. The other problem is that the fair is too early for most tomatoes. Remy __________________ "I wake to sleep and take my waking slow" -Theodore Roethke Yes, we have a great party for WNY/Ontario tomato growers every year on Grand Island! Owner of The Sample Seed Shop

February 16, 2010	#4
remy Buffalo-Niagara Tomato TasteFest™ Coordinator Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Z6 WNY Posts: 2,354	Hi Gene, I sure hope you come! You would have a great time. Labor day is late again this year so it will either be the weekend before Labor day or Labor Day weekend. Later in the year, I'll be seeing what is the best for most people. Remy __________________ "I wake to sleep and take my waking slow" -Theodore Roethke Yes, we have a great party for WNY/Ontario tomato growers every year on Grand Island! Owner of The Sample Seed Shop