812-Lancaster Farming, Saturday, May 15, 1993 Tomato Worth $lOO,OOO May Be On Your Vine Gordon Graham of Edmond, Oklahoma with a replica of the 7 pound, 12 ounce world record tomato that he grew in 1987. (NAPS) Among the nearly seven billion tomatoes grown nationwide each year someone may soon grow one worth $lOO,OOO. • That’s the prize offered in the Miracle-Gro® $lOO,OOO Tomato Challenge. All you have to do is be the first to beat the world Plain & Fancy Celebrates Pennsylvania Dutch Culture KUTZTOWN (Berks Co.) Nearly everyone in this area is busy preparing for this summer’s 44th Annual Kutztown Folk Festi val, which will be held from Saturday, June 26 through Mon day, July 5. Quitters are trying to finish that last quilt before the entry deadline; craftsmen are busy creating their works of art; and volunteers for several church groups and civic organizations are preparing to serve much of the delicious food that is available at the Folk Festival. In short, this community is a very active place, which is preparing to welcome visitors to its 10-day celebration of both the “Plain and Fancy” Pen nsylvania Dutch culture and heritage. One of the most popular places on the Festival grounds is the Main Stage. Every day, from noon until S:00 p.m., visitors will find “Caretakers All,” the beef Industry’s environmental teaching kit, won the public relations “Best of Show” award at the National Agrl-Marketlng Association's national awards competition. Here “Caretakers All” is being discussed In a classroom setting. Teachers say the educational kit has strong applications to the classroom because it encourages student participation through various activities. record of 7 pounds 12 ounces held by Gordon Graham of Edmond, OK. You must use Miracle-Gro just as Graham used and the $lOO,OOO is yours. “Truly giant tomatoes don’t come along every day,” Graham notes. “Yet, with the right variety seed, a little luck and Miracle-Gro anyone could be the winner.” - programs to entertain them. Mel Horst, as “Jakey Buddrschnip,” will follow the Heidelberg Polka Band; their music will set your feet to dancing and “Jakey” will brighten your day with his unique Pennsylvania Dutch humor. Of course, Keith and Karlene Brit zenhoff will also entertain visitors with their songs in ths Pennsylva nia Dutch dialect. Other activities to keep visitors busy are the sheep shearing, horseshoeing, children’s puppet show, metal casting in sand, gar den tours, and the Amish wed ding, where you may watch Jonathan Beiler and Annie Fisher “tie the knot,” Amish-style. Of course, no Folk Festival would be complete without a visit to the quilt display and quilting demonstration. Ann Burrows, quilting building supervisor, says, “We have taken special care this year to be sure that all the quilts IT DOES A BODY GOOD. Graham says anyone who spots what they think is the new world record tomato on their vine should let it grow as long as possible. Photograph it as soon as it is picked and quickly bring it to an overnight express courier for ship ping at the gardener’s expense to Miracle-Gro $lOO,OOO Tomato Challenge, do Nationwide Con sumer Testing Institute, 1415 Park Ave., Hoboken. NJ 07030. After it has been weighed, measured, x rayed and examined by experts to determine that it qualifies as a single, whole, totally natural tomato without adulteration, the winner will be declared the offi cial new world champion tomato. Gardeners will have until the end of 1995 three growing sea sons to try to beat Graham’s record. If there is rto winner by the end of 1995, the $lOO,OOO wiU go to The American Red Cross Dis aster Relief Fund. For official rules and tomato growing suggestions, visit your nearest garden center, or send a self-addressed envelope to Miracle-Gro, Box 888. Port Washington, NY 11050. entered in the contest are American-made. Our quilts may cost more than the Chinese imports, but they are made locally and that is important!” Folk Festival directors. Mark and Thelia Eaby agree, “We are concerned that not only the quilts are 100% American-made, but all items are also American folk art.” Another popular destination on the Festival grounds is the Hoe down Stage, where Glenn Eckert and his Hayseeds will provide the music and Lester Miller will call the “squares” for his hoedowning and jigging groups. Several times each afternoon, you may first watch and then participate in some toe-tapping fun. For additional information on the Kutztown Folk Festival, write Kutztown Folk Festival; 461 Vine Lane; Kutztown, PA. 19530; or call toll-free 1-800-447-9269. 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