Tourist attractions of Port Rowan and the surrounding area. P ort Rowan is known far and wide for its annual Labour Day Weekend Tomato Fest. This three-day extravaganza began in 1979 when there were plenty of tomato farmers in the district.
Today there are fewer tomato farmers in the area but the tradition has continued.
The festival has activities suited to all ages. There is a baby contest, a pet show, a car show, a frog jumping contest, a minnow race and a tomato toss at the cooperative mayor. The festival attracts thousands of people to this small town of about 800. The parade on Sunday afternoon is especially popular. On Sunday evening there are fireworks to close the festival in a spectacular way.