La Tomatina 2024 - Date, Place, Schedule and Travel Tips

La Tomatina, also called the Battle of the Tomatoes, is a thrilling annual event in Spain. In 2024, the event will take place on Wednesday, August 28.

La Tomatina is the largest food fight in the world. During the event, participants throw overripe tomatoes at each other. There is also music during the food fight to enhance the atmosphere. The event usually takes place on the last Wednesday of August and is part of a week-long celebration.

When Is La Tomatina in 2024 and Where Is It?

La Tomatina 2024 will fall on Wednesday, August 28 in the Spanish town of Buñol. Buñol is located in the province of Valencia, Spain. The nearest airport serving it is the Valencia Airport, which is approximately 38 kilometers (24 miles) from Buñol.

La Tomatina is held in the main square of Buñol, known as Plaza del Pueblo, as well as the surrounding streets.

How to Take Part in La Tomatina

We highly recommend travelers to join in the festivities.

To take part in this unforgettable adventure, you need to purchase a ticket. Tickets are available for sale on the official website.

The party is now limited to 20,000 ticketed entries, so buying your ticket in advance is recommended to ensure that you can join in with the fun.

Who Can Take Part in La Tomatina 2024?

La Tomatina is generally open to participants of all ages and anyone can join in the festivities. Travelers can take part in the event as well, as long as they have an entry ticket.

Are Kids Allowed to Take Part in La Tomatina?

While there is no strict age limit, participants are generally adults. We don't recommend that kids under 14 take part in the event as it will be a chaotic food fight.

If you want your kids to experience this adventure, there is also a La Tomatina for kids aged 4–14. The La Tomatina for Kids is held a few days before the main event. In 2024, it will take place on August 24 at midday in the main square of Buñol (Plaza del Pueblo).

La Tomatina 2024 Schedule

The event starts at 11 am and lasts for about an hour. Get ready for an exciting day at La Tomatina 2024! Here's a simple schedule to guide you through the events:

What Are the Rules for La Tomatina?

Ensure that you know these rules for the event if you want to experience this thrilling adventure:

• Throw tomatoes only: Participants are not allowed to throw anything other than tomatoes.
• Squash the tomatoes before throwing them: Before throwing the tomatoes, you need to squash them to avoid hurting others.
• Keep a safe distance from the trucks: You should stay away from the trucks carrying tomatoes.
• Stop throwing the moment the festival ends: The festival will end when the second shot is fired. You should not continue throwing when the event ends.

Some Fun Facts about La Tomatina

La Tomatina is perhaps one of the most thrilling events in the world. See some fun facts about this event below:

• Tens of thousands of tomatoes: About 150 tonnes of tomatoes are tossed during the event each year. Approximately six trucks are needed to transport this massive quantity.
• The tomatoes used are planted solely for the event. The tomatoes used for the event are transferred by trucks from all over Spain. They are planted solely for the event and cannot be used for anything else. These tomatoes are overripe and not for eating. If there is no tomato fight, there is no need to plant these tomatoes.
• 3It is the largest food fight in the world. La Tomatina is the largest food fight in the world. About 20, 000 people take part in it each year.
• The main activity for the festival is to throw tomatoes at each other. The main event involves participants throwing overripe tomatoes at each other for about 1 hour. Trucks loaded with tomatoes enter the town square and the chaos begins.
• The only weapon you can use for the fight is tomatoes. Tomatoes are the only weapon used for the fight. Throw them as much as you can at the participants around you.
• The city and streets are painted red after the massive fight. For 1 hour, the streets of Buñol become a sea of red with half-naked people winning and losing against friends and strangers.

Useful Tips for Taking Part in La Tomatina 2024

• 1. Wear your old clothes as they will be stained by the color. Just throw them away after the event
• 2. A white T-shirt is perfect for showcasing the vibrant colors of the tomatoes.
• 3. Wear closed shoes and avoid wearing flip-flops as you will lose them in the tomato fight.
• 4. If you want to take pictures, use a waterproof camera or secure your camera in a protective case to shield it from tomato splatter.
• Wear safety glasses (goggles are probably better) to protect your eyes.