NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — The Tomato Arts Festival is returning to East Nashville this weekend, taking over the Five Points area with tomato-themed art, music and community celebration.
Now in its 22nd year, the festival continues its mission of celebrating unity through creativity, with this year's theme: "The Tomato: A Uniter, Not a Divider."
The festival begins Saturday at 9 a.m. with the fan-favorite Push, Pull & Wear Parade, a procession of tomato-inspired costumes and fanfare through the streets of East Nashville.
Visitors can enjoy two live music stages, more than 225 local vendors, food and drink, tomato art installations, and a full lineup of contests, including the Beautiful Tomato Costume Contest.
This year's festival mural, featuring a bowl of tomato soup, is displayed in the center of the Five Points intersection.
Festivalgoers are encouraged to come dressed in tomato-themed attire.
The Tomato Art Fest is free, family-friendly, and open to the public.
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