Question: What is the Itinerary at the Tomatina Tomato Fight?
The Tomatina Tomato Fight is the world's biggest food fight. It takes place on the fourth Wednesday of August in the village of Buñol, near Valencia. But what exactly goes on?
To make sure you get to everything on the day, you might want to consider a Tomatina Tour, which will take all the timekeeping out of your hands.
More: Tomatina Tomato Fight Guide
Answer:
Click on the links for pictures of each stage of the Tomatina Tomato Fight.
- 11pm (night before) Locals and tourists take to the streets for a night of drinking.
- 6am (on the morning of Tomatina) The first train leaves Valencia with visitors for the tomato fight.
- 9am (approx) The Ham Up a Greasy Pole is erected, just a little up the street from the town hall (ayuntamiento).
- 11am The Tomatina Tomato Fight begins. This is what everyone's been waiting for! The fight lasts for exactly one hour.
- 12noon A horn sounds to signal the end of the Tomatina Tomato Fight. Everyone must stop throwing tomatoes at this point. The police will intervene if you refuse to stop. Witness the Tomatina Aftermath.
Tomatina Tomato Fight FAQ
- Pictures of the 'Ham Up a Greasy Pole'
- Pictures of the Tomatina Tomato Fight
- Pictures of the Aftermath of the Tomatina Tomato Fight
Pictures of the Tomatina Tomato Fight
- The Origins of the Tomatina Tomato Fight
- Timetable of Events at the Tomatina Tomato Fight
- Are there any Organized Tomatina Tours?
- What's the Best Way to See the Tomatina Tomato Fight?
- Buses & Trains to Valencia for Tomatina
- How to Get From Valencia to Bu�ol & Back
- What to Wear & Bring to the Tomatina Tomato Fight
- How to Waterproof Your Camera for Tomatina .
- Tips on Getting the Most out of the Tomatina Tomato Fight
