After a two year, Covid-induced hiatus, the beloved Palmetto Tasty Tomato Festival is back and better than ever. This year we're bringing the festival to the historic neighborhood of Cottontown in Columbia's bustling North Main District.

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Festival Kick-Off Party and Silent Auction

Friday, July 22nd, 6 to 8 PM Gardener's Outpost in Cottontown
1211 Franklin Street, Columbia SC 29201

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Join us for a first-ever festival preview party and silent auction benefiting Sustainable Midlands from 6 to 8 PM on Friday, July 22nd. Enjoy gypsy jazz music by local musicians, drinks, tomato-inspired heavy hors d'oeuvres, guest speaker, and a sneak peak of the official festival map while you shop for a righteous cause. Ticket price includes admission to the festival.

11th Annual Palmetto Tasty Tomato Festival

Saturday, July 23rd, 11 AM to 4 PM
NoMa Warehouse + Indah Coffee + Sumter Street
2222 Sumter Street, Columbia SC 29201

Tasty Tomato Festival is BACK in the historic, community-driven neighborhood of Cottontown! Enjoy the cool indoors of NoMa Warehouse and Indah Coffee while things heat up with live music and plenty of vendors outside on Sumter Street. We're excited to bring back old favorites like tomato tasting, live music, kids activities, Maters Matter sustainability talks, loads of arts, farming, and environmental vendors, and more. Come hungry and thirsty! We'll be hosting a slew of food and drink vendors to keep your bellies full and thirst quenched all day.