The tomato runs deep in Arkansas history — after all, the South Arkansas Vine Ripe Pink Tomato is the official state fruit and vegetable.
Whether you like them as a snack, prefer them in a salsa or want to slap one on a burger, this year’s Arkansas Tomato Festival at the Bernice Garden is your go-to tomato destination. Other than delicious, fresh tomatoes, the festival will include an Heirloom Tomato showcase, brews from Stone’s Throw Brewing and a cooking demonstration.
Raduno Brick Oven & Barroom is sponsoring music for the event and Isaac Alexander will be playing the tunes. Chef Nathan Miller will be doing two cooking demos with one at 11:30 a.m. and the other at 1:30 p.m.
The fest will coincide with the Bernice Garden Farmers Market regular schedule, which runs every Sunday until Nov. 11 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Along with sustainably raised fruits and vegetables, the market provides nuts, flowers, herbs, cheeses and ready-to-eat prepared food.
For a full list of in-season produce for June, check here.
Where: Bernice Garden Farmers’ Market; 1401 S. Main St. (at the corner of Daisy Gatson Bates and South Main in downtown Little Rock)
When: Sun. June 24, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
P.S. Don’t worry about parking — there’s free on-site parking available.