Plans are coming together for the 2025 Two-Toed Tom Festival, and this year’s
event is shaping up to be bigger and better than ever. Set for Saturday, September 13, the festival
will feature a mix of exciting new additions and long-time favorites.
New this year is a live gator experience, where festivalgoers can get a close-up look at real
alligators. Fitting for an event named after a legendary swamp gator said to have terrorized the
area in the early 1900s.
Also new for 2025 is the Two-Toed Tom Pageant, taking place Saturday, August 23 at the
Graceville Civic Center. Contestants of all ages are welcome, and winners will receive crowns,
sashes, and special recognition during the main festival in September. Contestant applications
and full pageant details are available at www.twotoedtomfest.com.
Festival organizers are also working to include a car show for 2025, with more information to be
released soon.
“We’re excited about the new things we’ve added this year, and there may still be more to
come,” said festival organizer Ben Tew. “The energy around the festival keeps growing, and
we’re looking forward to another great year.”
Returning highlights include a full day of live music (with this year’s lineup to be announced
soon), a Kids Zone full of games and bounce houses, and plenty of food and craft vendors
offering everything from Southern favorites to handmade goods.
The Two-Toed Tom Festival draws folks from across Holmes County and neighboring areas. It’s
a fun, family-friendly way to celebrate our unique local history—and the legendary gator who
put Esto on the map.
To stay up to date, follow the Two-Toed Tom Festival on Facebook. For vendor or sponsorship
information, contact Ben Tew at 334-405-6387.
