If your weekend plans aren’t set, it’s time to ketchup to the ripest event of the season: Tomato Art Fest.
If you can’t make it to the Tomato Art Show on Friday, Aug. 9, no worries — East Nashville’s Five Points neighborhood will be bursting with tomato-themed contests, kids activities, live entertainment across two stages, a parade, and more on Saturday, Aug. 10.
Map out your tomato adventure
You’re going to need to know where to-ma-go. Use this festival map to easily locate the entrances, entertainment stages, cool down zones, the parade route, and the ticketed Bloody Mary Garden Party. Bonus: The festival is free to attend.
Parade and art show
Soak up the sights at the Tomato Art Show at 1106 Woodland St. on Friday, Aug. 9 (12-9 p.m.), Saturday, Aug. 10 (9 a.m -7 p.m.), and Sunday, Aug. 11 (11 a.m.-5 p.m.). Admire a different kind of art at the “Push, Pull, and Wear” Parade on Saturday morning at 9 a.m. — local bands and drumlines will bring the marching jams.
Bookmark the festival’s entertainment lineups on the 37206 Stage and the 11th St. Stage. | Photo by Tomato Art Fest
Classic events and fresh finds
- Festival sneak peek | Get in on the action early at the Tomato Art Pre View Party on Thursday, Aug. 8 from 6 to 9 p.m.
- East Nashville Tomato 5k | Start your tomato day by walking, jogging, skipping, or sprinting through the neighborhood — registration required.
- Tomato contests | Polish (and dress up) your homegrown or store-bought contestant for the Beautiful Tomato Contest. The festival wants to see the “Biggest, Littlest, Ugliest” tomatoes, too.
- Kid-friendly events | The littles will love the Kids Art Show and KidFest.
- Shopping | Find unique items from 70+ vendors throughout Five Points.
Pro tip: Non-service animals are not permitted at the event, as it gets hot and crowded at this popular fest.