Little Miss and Mister Tomato Contest will be Aug. 21

Youngsters hailing from Pittston and beyond are invited to compete to be crowned Little Miss and Little Mister Tomato Contest beginning at 11 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 21.

All contestants are asked to be at the festival bandshell by 10:30 a.m.

The first category, “Little Miss Pittston Tomato,” is open to girls ages 2 to 6 years old. The second category, “Little Mister Pittston Tomato,” is open to boys, ages 2 to 6 years old.

The categories will be judged with 50 points for beauty and 50 points for personality. The children are asked to wear something they would wear to a day at the Tomato Festival.

One winner will be chosen in each category with one runner-up.

Entry fee is $5 and prizes will be awarded. Checks should be made payable to the Pittston Tomato Festival, Inc. Deadline for entries is Aug. 14.

Chairpersons for the event are Judy Strelish and Angel Noone. Questions should be forwarded to Noone via email at AngelPA5@aol.com

Little Miss Pittston Tomato 2015 Krista Magyar, of West Pittston, left, receives her crown from 2015 Tomato Festival Queen Hannah Kasko and her sash from 2014 Little Miss Tomato Gabriella Zambricki during the 2015 Little Miss and Little Mister contest.

https://www.psdispatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/web1_TOM-Guide-Little-Miss.jpgLittle Miss Pittston Tomato 2015 Krista Magyar, of West Pittston, left, receives her crown from 2015 Tomato Festival Queen Hannah Kasko and her sash from 2014 Little Miss Tomato Gabriella Zambricki during the 2015 Little Miss and Little Mister contest. Bill Tarutis File Photo | For Sunday Dispatch