A little background on the beginning of Soap Lake’s Heirloom Tomato celebration can be found in this nice article from the Capital Press.

Community celebrations are one of the backbones of this and other regions. From Wenatchee’s Apple Blossom Festival to Cashmere’s Founder Days and on and on and on. Successful community celebrations not only benefit the community financially, but also go a long way in building great memories to look back on years from now.