Annual Ellinger Tomato Festival Winners

A big crowd came out to the Ellinger Tomato Festival on May 24-25.

Michael Schlabach, one of the organizers, said the barbecue contest was the largest to-date. In addition, he said, the event drew the “longest line ever” for Ellinger’s famous fried chicken and sausage meal.

“It was an amazing crowd,” he said. “Next year, we plan to hopefully bring back the parade and add some kids events.”