Tomato Festival - Carmel TomatoFest - America's Favorite Tomato Festival

A Celebration of Heirloom Tomato Varieties from Around the World

 

NatureSweet Carmel TomatoFest®

Sunday, September 14th, 2008 - 12:30 to 4:30 pm
Quail Lodge Resort, Carmel, California


Sponsored By:

Nature Sweet Sunset

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The 17th annual NatureSweet Carmel TomatoFest®, "America's Favorite Tomato Harvest Festival", will be held at 12:30 pm, Sunday, September 14, 2008 at the spectacular countryside setting of Quail Lodge Resort in Carmel, California.

NatureSweet Carmel TomatoFest®, is "America's Premier Tomato Festival". This exciting event has been called, by our guests, "the best food & wine event of the year in Central California."

So, if you love heirloom tomatoes, don't miss the one and only, TomatoFest®

What started out 17 years ago as a small get together for my family and a few chef friends, as a 'backyard' tomato tasting event to celebrate my tomato harvest, has grown into an annual fundraiser that attracts chefs, wineries, tomato growers and 3000 tomato lovers from across the United States and other nations.

Tomato Tasting
Tomato Tasting
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At the NatureSweet Carmel TomatoFest® you will experience a wondrous feast of delights that includes; an unforgettable display of more than 350 heirloom tomato varieties from around the world for the tasting; exceptionally delicious and innovative tomato dishes created by 60 of America's top chefs; a tasting of more than 100 premium wines; an amazing "Salsa Showcase" tasting of 100, commercially available, tomato salsas; the pleasures of an old-fashioned country BBQ; an "International Olive Oil Tasting;" celebrity chef and gardening demonstrations; a tasting of great tomato-related specialty foods; sales of hard-to-find fresh heirloom tomatoes and heirloom tomato seeds; live music and dancing under Carmel Valley's oak covered hillsides. Check out these photos of the Carmel TomatoFest®.

Ticket price includes all foods, wines and activities. Children under 12, with parent, are admitted free. Come bring the whole family! We have delights for the kids too. Net proceeds benefit youth charities. Thus far the Carmel TomatoFest® has donated more than $210,000.00 to local, regional and national charities to benefit children.

Please note: Attendance at the TomatoFest® is limited to assure the best experience for our guests. Tickets to the TomatoFest® sold out 1 month prior to the event for the past several years. For the best experience, plan to be at the event location prior to the 12:30 opening. The waiting line tends to be a social event in itself... and we feed and entertain you while you're in line.

Quotes

"The perfect harvest party...tomatoes at their best...a veritable nirvana of tomato delights." - Sunset Magazine

"...these are seriously gourmet tomatoes." - San Francisco Examiner

"Expand your tomato horizons... with tomatoes turning up in recipes from puddings to pancakes (and ice cream). The TomatoFest® is proving tomatoes aren't just for salads anymore." - San Jose Mercury News

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Heirloom Tomato Carmel Tomato Festival

Early Registration - $85 - Through May 16, 2008

Order Online Now or Call Ticket Web at 1-800-965-4827

General Admission Ticket - $95 Opening at 12:30PM

From May 17, 2008, until Sept. 13, 2008

Both Ticket Types Include:

  • Cost includes entry plus all foods, wine tasting, logo wine glass, and activities. Net proceeds are donated to several youth charities.
  • Children under 12, with parent, admitted free.
  • Reservations by ticket purchase in advance are required.
  • All tickets are non-refundable.

Hosted Entrance Ticket - $175

Order Online Now or Call Ticket Web at 1-800-965-4827

$175 Includes: Private entrance at exclusive "Hosted VIP Pavilion" opens at 11AM with tables, seating throughout the event, and food & wine for 275 guests. Guests are permitted entry to all TomatoFest activities 30 minutes prior to opening of main gate for Regular Admissions at 12:30PM.

Deluxe Package Ticket - $295

Order Online Now or Call Ticket Web at 1-800-965-4827

$295 Includes: Private entrance at exclusive "Hosted VIP Pavilion" opens at 11AM with tables, seating throughout the event, and food & wine for 275 guests. Guests are permitted entry to all TomatoFest activities 30 minutes prior to opening of main gate for Regular Admissions at 12:30PM.

Also includes a ticket for the exclusive, "Hot Tomato Night" dinner/dance on Saturday, September 13, 2008, 6:00 pm at Quail Lodge Resort Ballroom.

"Hot Tomato Night" Dinner & Dance - $150

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Saturday, September 13, 2008 at Quail Lodge Resort Ballroom

As highlight to the Carmel TomatoFest this is an exclusive dinner/dance at Quail Lodge Resort, with delicious cuisine created by our honored Celebrity Chef, plenty of musical entertainment and surprise guests. Considered "the finest dinner of the year." Tickets limited to 100 persons.