# National Heirloom Tomato Fair in Polanco

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/national-heirloom-tomato-fair-in-polanco
> Updated: 2026-08-23T15:21:46.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2.

The VIII National Heirloom Tomato Fair was scheduled to take place in Polanco on August 22 and 23, hosted in the gardens of the Casa de José María de Pereda. The event was designed to bring together producers and experts to showcase traditional Spanish tomato varieties through workshops, lectures, and a zero-kilometer organic market.

Following the event, Emilio Medina of Villalcázar de Sirga was named the winner of the Best Tomato of Spain 2026 for his ‘Negro del Escorial’ variety. Medina also secured the award for Best International Tomato with an ‘Ananas Noir’ variety from France. Other notable winners included Mari Carmen Toca for the Polanco category and Celestino Tresgallo for the best tomato in Cantabria.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-23: Emilio Medina wins top honors at National Heirloom Tomato Contest

Emilio Medina won both the best tomato in Spain and the best international tomato at the National Heirloom Tomato Contest in Polanco, highlighting the recovery of traditional agricultural varieties.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/emilio-medina-wins-top-honors-at-national-heirloom-tomato-contest

### 2026-08-14: Polanco to host VIII National Heirloom Tomato Fair

The VIII National Heirloom Tomato Fair will be held in Polanco on August 22-23, featuring gastronomic contests, a solidarity auction, and awards for traditional tomato varieties.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/polanco-to-host-viii-national-heirloom-tomato-fair

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