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La Tomatina Turns 80 as Buñol Readies Its One-Hour Tomato Fight Wednesday

Ticketing coupled with purpose-grown tomatoes signals a push to balance safety with sustainability.

Overview

  • Up to 22,000 participants are expected in Buñol on August 27 for the 80th edition held on the last Wednesday of August.
  • Roughly 120 tons of overripe tomatoes will fuel the event, with this year's supply sourced from Don Benito, according to local officials.
  • Non-residents must purchase tickets priced around €15, a policy used to cap attendance after past crowd surges.
  • Safety guidance asks participants to squash tomatoes before throwing and to avoid bottles or other hard objects.
  • The street fight runs for one hour, ends with a cannon signal, and is followed by communal showers and municipal cleanup.