News : Salsa Contest Winners at Vinton Farmers Market‏

The Vinton Farmers Market held its annual Salsa Contest on Thursday at the Vinton Railroad Depot. The winner of the "Mild Salsa" category was Dawn Richards of Vinton. Taking second place in that division was Renee Petersen of Vinton. The first place winner in the "Hot & Spicy Salsa" category was Roger Boyles of Center Point. Gene Womochil, Jr. took second place in this division. Brenda Bartz, Michele Sauer, Padre Scott Merchant, Kellie Brodigan and Brian Larkin were this year's Salsa tasting judges. After these great judges completed their tasting, chips and salsa were served up to all that visited the market. The Vinton Parks & Recreation Department sponsored Farmers Market will be going strong until September 29th. The Vinton Community Band will be giving another great performance at the market on August 18th. For more information about the market, stop by the Vinton Recreation Center at 701 East A Street or visit the department's website at vprdzone.com.