The Bradley County Pink Tomato Festival Committee hosted a cookout Friday, July 29, 2022 as a thank you to the City and County law enforcement personnel and other employees, as well as volunteers, who helped make the 2022 Festival a huge success. The cookout event was sponsored in partnership by First State Bank, Warren Bank,…
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2022 Bradley County Pink Tomato Festival Cutest Baby Contest results
The following are the results from the 2022 Bradley County Pink Tomato Festival Cutest Baby Contest: 0-5 month Girls: Winner-Mae Louise Stone 1st runner-up-Rylee Mae Book 2nd runner-up-Tinsley Kate Miracle 0-5 month Boys: Winner-Liam Alexander Martinez 1st runner-up-Owen Barnett 5 month 1 day-9 months Girls: Winner-Willow Timberleigh Starr 1st runner-up-Harlyn Rhodes Clark 2nd runner-up-Halsyn Rae…
Keepin’ it juicy! World famous Tomato Eating Contest held this past weekend(winners announced)
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…
Locals compete in annual tomato packing contest(winners announced+photos from the event)
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:
House on North Myrtle sustained significant damage in Friday storm, + more storm damage photos from around Warren
As the rains passed through South Arkansas Friday and Saturday, the extent of the damage from Friday morning’s severe thunderstorm became even more apparent, as a large pine tree was found to have fallen on a home on North Myrtle Street in Warren. Situated at the corner of Bond and Myrtle, the home’s roof was…
Thomas Frazer buys first box of tomatoes at the All-Tomato Luncheon
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…
B.J. Green wins Tomato Festival Steak Cookoff
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,…
Warren native Jovankah Rodriguez wins Tomato Festival 5K female division
Maisyn Elle Milton crowned 2022 Little Miss Pink Tomato
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…
Tomato Festival ‘storms’ back in style: 2022 Festival a big success
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…
Pink Tomato Festival Parade better than ever(Photo Special-Over 80 Photos)
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…
Warren Bank and Trust holds open house for Tomato Festival
Pictured are Bryleigh and Brynn Bickers who were busy Friday giving out punch and cupcakes to customers at Warren Bank and Trust on Main Street in Warren. The Bank was encouraging everyone to register for a $500 prize to be given away.
First State Banks hosts open house for Pink Tomato Festival
First State Bank of Warren, Hermitage, and Hampton conducted an open house in conjunction with the Tomato Festival, Friday June 10, 2022. Pictured are Mary Mullins, Geneva Curry, Gale Ellis and Hugh Quimby. Customers enjoyed a variety of foods.
Little Miss Pink Tomato pageant to feature 11 contestants Saturday
The 62nd Little Miss Pink Tomato will be selected on Saturday, June 11, during the2022 Bradley County Pink Tomato Festival. The pageant will be held in the Family LifeCenter of the Immanuel Baptist Church located at 701 West Pine Street in Warren at2:30 p.m. Little Miss Mya Hernandez of Hermitage is the reigning Little Miss…
Lassiter and Williams win WCC 2022 Pink Tomato Golf Tournament
The Warren Country Club held its annual Pink Tomato 4-Ball Golf Tournament this past weekend, June 4 and 5, 2022, as Hayden Lassiter(right) and Cody Williams(left) were crowned Champions. The pair shot 21 under over the course of the two-day tournament. They were awarded a trophy each and a payout prize of $800.
2022 Little Miss Pink Tomato competition set for Saturday, June 11
The 2022 Little Miss Pink Tomato competition will be held on Saturday, June 11th during the 66th Bradley County Pink Tomato Festival. The popular Little Miss pageant began in 1959 and will be crowning the 62nd Little Miss Pink Tomato during the Pink Tomato Festival in June. The reigning Little Miss Pink Tomato is Mya…
PTF Cutest Baby Contest sign-up deadline Wednesday
Richardson and Little win 2022 Tomato Festival t-shirt contest
The Bradley County Pink Tomato Festival Committee announces Wednesday, April 6, 2022 that Cathy Richardson and Carol Lee Little won the annual t-shirt design contest in a mother and daughter collaboration. Pictured is Brooke Hatch, festival chairman, presenting the $200 prize check. The tomato festival says “most entries received were by local artists and we…
Tomato Festival Chairwoman Brooke Hatch speaks to Warren Lions Club
Brooke Hatch, 66th annual Bradley County Pink Tomato Festival chairwoman, spoke to Warren Lions Club, Wednesday. Hatch told the Lions Club that the Festival will be back to 100 percent this year, after multiple years of scaled-back festivities due to COVID. She is shown with Lions President Gregg Reep, left, and Lion James Wells, right.…
Tour de Tomato bicycle event making a huge impact in the community for those suffering with type 1 diabetes
The “Tour de Tomato” is a bicycle ride through Bradley County that happens the week before the Pink Tomato Festival. This past year was the 3rd installment of this fast-growing event. They had 180 riders and look to be over 200 for next year! The purpose of the event is to raise money for Type…