The Little Miss and Little Mister Tomato Contest will be held at 11 a.m. on Sunday, Aug. 23. 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 2-6. The second category, “Little Mister Pittston Tomato,” is open to boys, ages 2-6.

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

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Little Miss Pittston Tomato 2014 Gabriella Zabricki, 5, of Pittston, beams with excitement after receiving her awards.
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