Join us for the 41st Annual Lauderdale County Tomato Festival

Schedule Of Events

7:30-9:00 AM - Coffee and Commerce

Ripley Family Fitness Center 317 S. Washington St., Ripley - Sponsored by City of Ripley, Ripley Family Fitness Canter, and Lauderdale Chamber/ECD

10:00 AM - 41st Annual Opening Ceremony & Welcome

Ripley City Park, Main Stage, Welcome by state and local officials, Tomato Festival Royalty, Tomato Farmer of the Year, and local entertainment

10:00 AM - Exhibits Opens

Crafts, Food, and General Vendors, Ripley City Park

10:00 AM - Kid's Zone Opens

Pool with water ball, knocker balls, bounce houses, obstacle course

12:00 PM - Tomato Contest - Judging

Lauderdale County Bank, Ripley. Judging: biggest, oddest shape, best color, and best taste. Bring entries to Lauderdale County Bank anytime between Tuesday, July 8th and Friday, July 11 12:00 Noon.

4:30 PM - Tomato Festival Idol

Main Stage, Ages: 8 and under, 9-12, 13-15, 16-21, and 22 & up. Must provide your own music file. All materials must be family friendly and age appropriate. 

6:00 PM-Setup & Sound Check by Headline Entertainment

7:00 PM - Headline Band- Nick Moody & the Voluntary Three Main Stage, Ripley City Park

7:00 PM - Pickleball Tournament

Pickleball Court, Ripley City Park. Registration 5:30-6:30pm. Tournament at 7:00pm. Sponsored by Ripley Rotary Club.

8:00 PM - Tomato Festival Takedown Pro Wrestling Midsouth

Lumberjack Strap Match - to be held on the Soccer Field by Kid's Zone, Ripley City Park. 8 Huge Matches! Sponsored by Pro Wrestling Mid South