Over 200 runners and walkers take off at the starting line, after time was counted down by Pittston Mayor Michael Lombardo, for the annual Pittston Tomato Festival 5K Walk & Race on Saturday.
Tony Callaio | For Times Leader
Sadie Russick, of Dupont, is shown crossing the finish line after competing in the Tomato Festival Youth Run. Her time was 14:46.
Tony Callaio | For Times Leader
Christopher McCabe glances at the time clock as he is about to finish firs -overall of the Tomato Festival 5K Race & Walk with a time of 16:29.
Tony Callaio | For Times Leader
After the Tomato Festival 5K race, friends Lexi Noone, left, and Olivia Scalese, pose for a photo by Angel Noone. Scalese, 17, was the 3rd place overall female winner with a time of 22:16 while Noone, 13, crossed the finish line with a time of 23:29.
Tony Callaio | For Times Leader
The first place female overall winner of the 2025 Pittston Tomato Festival 5K Run is 23-year-old Tierney Porfirio of Exeter with a time of 20:03.
Tony Callaio | For Times Leader
St. John’s Class of 1975, celebrating their 50th anniversary of high school graduation, took part in the 42nd Annual Pittston Tomato Festival Parade on Saturday.
Tony Callaio | For Times Leader
Victoria Vespico, Shavertown, the reigning Miss Pennsylvania, took part in the Pittston Tomato Festival Parade. She will be off in a few weeks to compete in the Miss USA pageant, representing Pennsylvania.
Tony Callaio | For Times Leader
Mr. and Mrs. Claus made a rare summertime appearance at the Pittston Tomato Festival Parade on Saturday.
Tony Callaio | For Times Leader
2025 Grand Marshal Ben Tielle waves to the throngs along the Pittston Tomato Festival Parade route.
Tony Callaio | For Times Leader
Stewie, the official mascot of the festival, appears in the Tomato Festival Parade.
Tony Callaio | For Times Leader
Kerry Miscavage, Times Leader Media Group publisher, left, and Diane McGee, Times Leader advertising director, carry the banner as the official media sponsor of the 42nd Annual Pittston Tomato Festival.
Tony Callaio | For Times Leader
This year’s Spaghetti Eating Contest champion, Ted Ferraro of Dunmore, celebrates his victory.
Mark Moran | For Times Leader
Last year’s spaghetti eating champion and this year’s runner-up Curtis Lewis is shown during the contest.
Mark Moran | For Times Leader
A crowd cheers on the competitors in this year’s Spaghetti Eating Contest.
Mark Moran | For Times Leader
The competitors in this year’s Spaghetti Eating Contest are shown around a table at the James Zarra Building.
Mark Moran | For Times Leader
Mike Passaro, of Summit Hill, dives into his bowl of spaghetti.
Mark Moran | For Times Leader
Brave souls walk away after doing the Polar Plunge Saturday at the Pittston Tomato Festival.
Fred Adams | For Times Leader
Griffin Turock, 16, and Gabby Agosin, 14, of Clarks Summit jump into the water and amke a splash.
Fred Adams | For Times Leader
Eric Turock, Missy Agosin, and her daughter, Lexi, 9, all from Clarks Summit, took the plunge together.
Fred Adams | For Times Leader
Cathy Turock and Tommy Agosin, 14, of Clarks Summit, take the Polar Plunge at the Pittston Tomato Festival.
Fred Adams | For Times Leader
Eric Keller, 27, of Dorrance, adds ice to chill the water in the tank during the Polar Plunge at the Pittston Tomato Festival on Saturday.
Fred Adams | For Times Leader
Jen Hayner, 55, of Clarks Summit, and Ella Tourcher, 17, of Dalton, were the first to take the Polar Plunge challenge at the Pittston Tomato Festival on Saturday.
Fred Adams | For Times Leader
Over 200 runners and walkers take off at the starting line, after time was counted down by Pittston Mayor Michael Lombardo, for the annual Pittston Tomato Festival 5K Walk & Race on Saturday.
Sadie Russick, of Dupont, is shown crossing the finish line after competing in the Tomato Festival Youth Run. Her time was 14:46.
Christopher McCabe glances at the time clock as he is about to finish firs -overall of the Tomato Festival 5K Race & Walk with a time of 16:29.
After the Tomato Festival 5K race, friends Lexi Noone, left, and Olivia Scalese, pose for a photo by Angel Noone. Scalese, 17, was the 3rd place overall female winner with a time of 22:16 while Noone, 13, crossed the finish line with a time of 23:29.
The first place female overall winner of the 2025 Pittston Tomato Festival 5K Run is 23-year-old Tierney Porfirio of Exeter with a time of 20:03.
St. John’s Class of 1975, celebrating their 50th anniversary of high school graduation, took part in the 42nd Annual Pittston Tomato Festival Parade on Saturday.
Victoria Vespico, Shavertown, the reigning Miss Pennsylvania, took part in the Pittston Tomato Festival Parade. She will be off in a few weeks to compete in the Miss USA pageant, representing Pennsylvania.
Mr. and Mrs. Claus made a rare summertime appearance at the Pittston Tomato Festival Parade on Saturday.
2025 Grand Marshal Ben Tielle waves to the throngs along the Pittston Tomato Festival Parade route.
Stewie, the official mascot of the festival, appears in the Tomato Festival Parade.
Kerry Miscavage, Times Leader Media Group publisher, left, and Diane McGee, Times Leader advertising director, carry the banner as the official media sponsor of the 42nd Annual Pittston Tomato Festival.
This year’s Spaghetti Eating Contest champion, Ted Ferraro of Dunmore, celebrates his victory.
Last year’s spaghetti eating champion and this year’s runner-up Curtis Lewis is shown during the contest.
A crowd cheers on the competitors in this year’s Spaghetti Eating Contest.
The competitors in this year’s Spaghetti Eating Contest are shown around a table at the James Zarra Building.
Mike Passaro, of Summit Hill, dives into his bowl of spaghetti.
Brave souls walk away after doing the Polar Plunge Saturday at the Pittston Tomato Festival.
Griffin Turock, 16, and Gabby Agosin, 14, of Clarks Summit jump into the water and amke a splash.
Eric Turock, Missy Agosin, and her daughter, Lexi, 9, all from Clarks Summit, took the plunge together.
Cathy Turock and Tommy Agosin, 14, of Clarks Summit, take the Polar Plunge at the Pittston Tomato Festival.
Eric Keller, 27, of Dorrance, adds ice to chill the water in the tank during the Polar Plunge at the Pittston Tomato Festival on Saturday.
Jen Hayner, 55, of Clarks Summit, and Ella Tourcher, 17, of Dalton, were the first to take the Polar Plunge challenge at the Pittston Tomato Festival on Saturday.
