Tomato Festival at North Bethesda Market

Maryland’s tomatoes will soon be in season, and it’s the perfect time to celebrate all things tomato - from zesty sauce and heirloom varieties to inspired chef creations. To fete this flavorful fruit, North Bethesda Market will host its first Tomato Festival outdoors on Saturday, September 10, from 12 noon to 5 p.m. Cooking competitions, tomato-themed promotions and displays, live music, and even a spaghetti eating contest combine to make a festive recipe for family-friendly fun on a late summer day. The event is free and open to the public. More information available by calling 888-632-6176 or by visiting http://www.nobetomatofestival.com. ACTIVITIES: Live music by top regional bands including Memphis 59 Tomato-themed Competitions - Chef Cooking Competition, Sauce Tastings, and People’s Choice Award for Best Tomato Sauce, Spaghetti Eating Contest, Tomato Displays, and more! FREE kid-friendly tomato activities Tomato-themed food specials and drinks such as Bloody Mary and Specialty Vodka available for purchase ABOUT NORTH BETHESDA MARKET: North Bethesda Market, an award-winning development of the Washington, DC- based Bozzuto Group, has become the area’s go-to destination for shopping, dining, and luxury living. The Market is home to upscale and boutique retailers including Whole Foods, the Mid-Atlantic flagship store of Arhaus, along with ever-popular restaurants Brio Tuscan Grille and Seasons 52, and state-of-the-art amenities such as a Signature L.A. Fitness Club. The center also features stunning residences including the tallest building in Montgomery County. Conveniently located on Rockville Pike, a few minutes north of I-495 and I-270, the Market is 15 minutes from Washington, DC, and near the White Flint Metro stop. ###