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Tomato Contest on Long Island

Hicks Nurseries annual Tomato Contest will be held on Sunday, August 25th. Prizes will be awarded for heaviest tomato, largest circumference, most unusual and tiniest red tomato. Entries will be accepted at 10 am on the day of the contest only. Judging begins at 11 am. Each contestant can win one category. Tomatoes must be ripe and not frozen or previously frozen.

All children 12 and under are encouraged to bring their "own-grown" tomatoes. Those who participate will receive a Hicks Certificate of Achievement.

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