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What's more fun than being pelted with rotten tomatoes?

| 30 Jul 2012 | 04:45
    Zachary Stockmal and David Pauls of Lafayette
    Zachary Stockmal and David Pauls of Lafayette
    Scene from the rotten tomato fight on Saturday at Sunset View Farm. Trash bags helped fighters protect their clothing.
    Scene from the rotten tomato fight on Saturday at Sunset View Farm. Trash bags helped fighters protect their clothing.
    Aim and fire
    Aim and fire
    Firing at close range, Jaiden Goldman tosses a tomato.
    Firing at close range, Jaiden Goldman tosses a tomato.
    Ammo for the tomato fight
    Ammo for the tomato fight
    Linda Grinthal, owner of Sunset View Farm, on left, enjoys the shenanigans.
    Linda Grinthal, owner of Sunset View Farm, on left, enjoys the shenanigans.
    John Gadboas of Vernon included goggles in his protective gear for the fight.
    John Gadboas of Vernon included goggles in his protective gear for the fight.

ANDOVER — A Tomato Hoedown, sponsored by Spirit of the Arts Foundation and held at Sunset View Farm, provided a generous amount information and activities centered around the tomato. There were demonstrations, workshops, classes, shopping and the highlight of the day — a rotten tomato fight. Storm clouds and heavy rains only added to the craziness of the rotten tomato fight in the field. The tomatoes used in the fight were overripe and were used as compost after the fight was over. Sunset View Farm owner Linda Grinthal joined in the tomato fight. She also gave canning demonstrations and harmonica lessons. Besides the fight, there was food to sample, soap making classes and local vendors. The on-premise community garden was a popular spot, filled with butterflies, bees and an abundance of ready-to-pick vegetables.

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