For more than a decade, the Bradford Research Center Tomato Festival has been circled on the calendars of gardeners and foodies alike. The public is invited to this annual free event for an evening of sampling tomatoes and tips to help improve your garden’s next harvest.

The Bradford Research Center will host its Tomato Festival from 4-7 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 7. The event is free and open to the public.

FEATURED:
• Salsa tasting from area restaurants
• Presentations by tomato experts
• Kids’ corner
• Tours of Bradford at 4:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m.
• Tastings of 250 varieties of tomatoes, peppers & tomatillos