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Old July 22, 2010   #8
Lee
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Due to a combination of some unexpected publicity for the Tomatopalooza event this year (the Our State article), as well as a continuing (and growing) interest in heirloom and unusual tomatoes, we regret to say that registration for the event is now closed. Our venue is limited in its capacity and we have managed to far exceed the recommended numbers (as well as attendance we've experienced in the past few years).

For those of you who have registered and will attend, this is a renewed plea to bring some tomatoes - preferably those that you have grown/know the name of, but we are quite concerned about tomato supply, due to the unusually hot weather and its impact on local gardens. If you find yourself at a Farmers Market and find something interesting (and it has a name!), bring along a few for us to taste - even if it is a typical, red tomato! And, if you are bringing tomatoes, please try to come well prior to the starting time so your harvest can be registered into the event.


Finally - due to the high potential attendance numbers, it would be great that (if by some sort of magic) you can stagger your visit to the event. If this year is like others, (and, again if we get a bit of magic on tomato supplies), we will have plenty to taste for people who arrive at all sorts of times between the start and the end of the event.

Thanks again,

Lee
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Last edited by Lee; July 22, 2010 at 08:49 PM. Reason: Much better explanation of our situation.
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