The Pittston Tomato Festival August 19-22, Downtown Pittston. Thousands are expected for the highly anticipated four day event. Almost 40 years ago, Pittston Community Leaders and local gardeners collaborated to create this unique event which features delicious food such as homemade ravioli, eggplant rollatini, pizza, sausage and peppers, tripe, bruschetta, chicken scampi, cannoli and gelato. Live entertainment, a parade, 5K run and arts and crafts are also a big part of the festival. The annual Tomato Contest (on Saturday at 7 p.m.) is a festival favorite. Participants enter their homegrown tomatoes (at no charge) and ribbons are awarded in categories such as: largest, smallest, ugliest and most perfect. A Little Miss and Little Mr. Tomato contest is also held for children ages 2-6. The 5K 102
run takes place on August 21 at 10 a.m. The 3.1 mile course includes downtown Pittston, the Fort Jenkins Bridge, West Pittston and the Water Street Bridge. The parade, which also takes place on Saturday, includes a route that is approximately two miles long. Visit www.Pittstontomatofestival.com
Pittston Farmer’s Market Vegetables, fruits, baked goods, jellies, flowers, bread and more. Treat yourself to the fresh-from-the-farm goodnesses of the Pittston City Farmers' Market, every Tuesday through late November. Local Farmers and growers bring their finest produce and other goods to market. Also enjoy live music and children's activities. H
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