The Tomato Jam is a celebration of Western North Carolina’s favorite summer crop — the tomato.

Hosted at The Mule in Asheville, this free community event brings together local farmers, chefs, makers, artists, musicians, gardeners, and food lovers for an afternoon of Appalachian flavor, creativity, and summer fun.

Guests can enjoy tomato-inspired food and drinks, farm-fresh goods, local vendors, live music, art, and a laid-back market atmosphere built around one of the region’s most beloved ingredients.

Whether you grow them, cook them, preserve them, paint them, or simply love them, The Tomato Jam is a chance to celebrate local food, local farms, and the community that makes Western North Carolina so special.