Competitors show off their tomato sandwich creations at the 4th Annual Augusta Locally Grown Tomato Sandwich Contest in Augusta, Ga. on June 12, 2025. Mike Adams/Augusta Good News.
Competitors show off their tomato sandwich creations at the 4th Annual Augusta Locally Grown Tomato Sandwich Contest in Augusta, Ga. on June 12, 2025. Mike Adams/Augusta Good News.

In pictures: Augusta’s best tomato sandwich

June 12, 2025·Mike Adams·Comments Off on In pictures: Augusta’s best tomato sandwich

Who makes Augusta’s best tomato sandwich?

Competitors fought for bragging rights at Augusta Locally Grown’s fourth annual Best Tomato Sandwich contest June 12 at the Hub for Community Innovation.

Competitors were judged according to presentation, taste and creativity.

In the end, Chuck Simpson celebrated his win.

Each Thursday from 4 to 7 p.m., people can purchased fresh produce at Augusta Locally Grown’s Veggie Park Farmer’s Market at the Hub.

And the University of Georgia Extension Agency offers suggestions for growing the best tomatoes for sandwich making in this recent article.

Richard Lovett picks out tomatoes for his sandwich at the 4th Annual Augusta Locally Grown Tomato Sandwich Contest in Augusta, Ga. on June 12, 2025. Mike Adams/Augusta Good News.
Chuck Simpson slices tomatoes for his winning sandwich at the 4th Annual Augusta Locally Grown Tomato Sandwich Contest in Augusta, Ga. on June 12, 2025. Mike Adams/Augusta Good News.
Richard Lovett’s tomato sandwich gets a special topping at the 4th Annual Augusta Locally Grown Tomato Sandwich Contest in Augusta, Ga. on June 12, 2025. Mike Adams/Augusta Good News.
Alvin and Marjie Terrell cook up some fried bologna for their tomato sandwich at the 4th Annual Augusta Locally Grown Tomato Sandwich Contest in Augusta, Ga. on June 12, 2025. Mike Adams/Augusta Good News.
Donald Snavely puts the finishing touches on his tomato sandwich at the 4th Annual Augusta Locally Grown Tomato Sandwich Contest in Augusta, Ga. on June 12, 2025. Mike Adams/Augusta Good News.
The judges sample tomato sandwiches from competitors at the 4th Annual Augusta Locally Grown Tomato Sandwich Contest in Augusta, Ga. on June 12, 2025. Mike Adams/Augusta Good News.
Chuck Simpson celebrates as he wins the 4th Annual Augusta Locally Grown Tomato Sandwich Contest in Augusta, Ga. on June 12, 2025. Mike Adams/Augusta Good News.
The top three Competitors pose for a photo with the judges at the 4th Annual Augusta Locally Grown Tomato Sandwich Contest in Augusta, Ga. on June 12, 2025. Mike Adams/Augusta Good News.
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Mike Adams is a veteran photographer who has won multiple South Carolina and Georgia Press Association Awards in his career including eight in 2024 for Augusta Good News. During his career, he’s photographed for several news outlets including The Augusta Chronicle and the Aiken Standard.

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