On Saturday, July 11, community members gathered at the Carrboro Town Commons for Tomato Day, the Carrboro Farmers’ Market’s largest annual event. The celebration featured guest chefs, prizes, and samples of over 70 varieties of tomatoes.

We sent photographer Elena Pace to the event to capture images of Tomato Day joy. Here’s our photo gallery:

People enjoy the annual Tomato Day Festival at the Carrboro Farmers’ Market in Carrboro, N.C., on July 11, 2026. Photo by Elena Pace.
People enjoy the annual Tomato Day Festival at the Carrboro Farmers’ Market in Carrboro, N.C., on July 11, 2026. Photo by Elena Pace.
People enjoy the annual Tomato Day Festival at the Carrboro Farmers’ Market in Carrboro, N.C., on July 11, 2026. Photo by Elena Pace.
People enjoy the annual Tomato Day Festival at the Carrboro Farmers’ Market in Carrboro, N.C., on July 11, 2026. Photo by Elena Pace.
Merchandise for the annual Tomato Day Festival at the Carrboro Farmers’ Market in Carrboro, N.C., on July 11, 2026. Photo by Elena Pace.
People choose tomatoes to take home the annual Tomato Day Festival at the Carrboro Farmers’ Market in Carrboro, N.C., on July 11, 2026. Photo by Elena Pace.
People enjoy the annual Tomato Day Festival at the Carrboro Farmers’ Market in Carrboro, N.C., on July 11, 2026. Photo by Elena Pace.
People enjoy the annual Tomato Day Festival at the Carrboro Farmers’ Market in Carrboro, N.C., on July 11, 2026. Photo by Elena Pace.
Merchandise for the annual Tomato Day Festival at the Carrboro Farmers’ Market in Carrboro, N.C., on July 11, 2026. Photo by Elena Pace.
Merchandise for the annual Tomato Day Festival at the Carrboro Farmers’ Market in Carrboro, N.C., on July 11, 2026. Photo by Elena Pace.
People enjoy the annual Tomato Day Festival at the Carrboro Farmers’ Market in Carrboro, N.C., on July 11, 2026. Photo by Elena Pace.
People enjoy the annual Tomato Day Festival at the Carrboro Farmers’ Market in Carrboro, N.C., on July 11, 2026. Photo by Elena Pace.
People enjoy the annual Tomato Day Festival at the Carrboro Farmers’ Market in Carrboro, N.C., on July 11, 2026. Photo by Elena Pace.
People enjoy the annual Tomato Day Festival at the Carrboro Farmers’ Market in Carrboro, N.C., on July 11, 2026. Photo by Elena Pace.
Decorations line the stands at the annual Tomato Day Festival at the Carrboro Farmers’ Market in Carrboro, N.C., on July 11, 2026. Photo by Elena Pace.
People enjoy the annual Tomato Day Festival at the Carrboro Farmers’ Market in Carrboro, N.C., on July 11, 2026. Photo by Elena Pace.
People enjoy the annual Tomato Day Festival at the Carrboro Farmers’ Market in Carrboro, N.C., on July 11, 2026. Photo by Elena Pace.
People enjoy the annual Tomato Day Festival at the Carrboro Farmers’ Market in Carrboro, N.C., on July 11, 2026. Photo by Elena Pace.
Merchandise for the annual Tomato Day Festival at the Carrboro Farmers’ Market in Carrboro, N.C., on July 11, 2026. Photo by Elena Pace.
People dress up at the annual Tomato Day Festival at the Carrboro Farmers’ Market in Carrboro, N.C., on July 11, 2026. Photo by Elena Pace.
People enjoy the annual Tomato Day Festival at the Carrboro Farmers’ Market in Carrboro, N.C., on July 11, 2026. Photo by Elena Pace.
People enjoy the annual Tomato Day Festival at the Carrboro Farmers’ Market in Carrboro, N.C., on July 11, 2026. Photo by Elena Pace.
People enjoy the annual Tomato Day Festival at the Carrboro Farmers’ Market in Carrboro, N.C., on July 11, 2026. Photo by Elena Pace.
People enjoy the annual Tomato Day Festival at the Carrboro Farmers’ Market in Carrboro, N.C., on July 11, 2026. Photo by Elena Pace.
People enjoy the annual Tomato Day Festival at the Carrboro Farmers’ Market in Carrboro, N.C., on July 11, 2026. Photo by Elena Pace.
People enjoy the annual Tomato Day Festival at the Carrboro Farmers’ Market in Carrboro, N.C., on July 11, 2026. Photo by Elena Pace.
People enjoy the annual Tomato Day Festival at the Carrboro Farmers’ Market in Carrboro, N.C., on July 11, 2026. Photo by Elena Pace.
People enjoy the annual Tomato Day Festival at the Carrboro Farmers’ Market in Carrboro, N.C., on July 11, 2026. Photo by Elena Pace.
Signs at the annual Tomato Day Festival at the Carrboro Farmers’ Market in Carrboro, N.C., on July 11, 2026. Photo by Elena Pace.
People choose tomatoes to take home the annual Tomato Day Festival at the Carrboro Farmers’ Market in Carrboro, N.C., on July 11, 2026. Photo by Elena Pace.
People enjoy the annual Tomato Day Festival at the Carrboro Farmers’ Market in Carrboro, N.C., on July 11, 2026. Photo by Elena Pace.
People enjoy the annual Tomato Day Festival at the Carrboro Farmers’ Market in Carrboro, N.C., on July 11, 2026. Photo by Elena Pace.
People enjoy the annual Tomato Day Festival at the Carrboro Farmers’ Market in Carrboro, N.C., on July 11, 2026. Photo by Elena Pace.
People dress up at the annual Tomato Day Festival at the Carrboro Farmers’ Market in Carrboro, N.C., on July 11, 2026. Photo by Elena Pace.
People enjoy the annual Tomato Day Festival at the Carrboro Farmers’ Market in Carrboro, N.C., on July 11, 2026. Photo by Elena Pace.
People enjoy the annual Tomato Day Festival at the Carrboro Farmers’ Market in Carrboro, N.C., on July 11, 2026. Photo by Elena Pace.
People enjoy the annual Tomato Day Festival at the Carrboro Farmers’ Market in Carrboro, N.C., on July 11, 2026. Photo by Elena Pace.
People dress up at the annual Tomato Day Festival at the Carrboro Farmers’ Market in Carrboro, N.C., on July 11, 2026. Photo by Elena Pace.
People enjoy the annual Tomato Day Festival at the Carrboro Farmers’ Market in Carrboro, N.C., on July 11, 2026. Photo by Elena Pace.
People enjoy the annual Tomato Day Festival at the Carrboro Farmers’ Market in Carrboro, N.C., on July 11, 2026. Photo by Elena Pace.
People enjoy the annual Tomato Day Festival at the Carrboro Farmers’ Market in Carrboro, N.C., on July 11, 2026. Photo by Elena Pace.
People choose tomatoes to take home the annual Tomato Day Festival at the Carrboro Farmers’ Market in Carrboro, N.C., on July 11, 2026. Photo by Elena Pace.
People enjoy the annual Tomato Day Festival at the Carrboro Farmers’ Market in Carrboro, N.C., on July 11, 2026. Photo by Elena Pace.
People dress up at the annual Tomato Day Festival at the Carrboro Farmers’ Market in Carrboro, N.C., on July 11, 2026. Photo by Elena Pace.

 

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