Overview

• An estimated 20,000 to 22,000 participants packed Buñol for the one-hour tomato fight on August 27.
• Roughly 120 tonnes of overripe tomatoes, grown for the event and not suitable for consumption, were brought in from Don Benito.
• Organizers enforced rules such as squashing tomatoes before throwing and banning hard objects to limit injuries.
• The 80th edition carried the 'Tomaterapia' theme, reflecting the town’s recovery messaging after severe floods in late 2024.
• A local left-wing initiative saw Palestinian flags and an anti-Israel banner displayed during the festivities, drawing attention to political expression at the event.