La Tomatina Festival Quiz

When is La Tomatina held?

• Every weekend in September

• First Monday of July

• Mid-July annually

• Last Wednesday of August

How many people approximately participate in La Tomatina?

• Approximately 5,000

• Around 10,000

• About 40,000

• Nearly 100,000

What triggered the start of La Tomatina?

• A local farming surplus

• A government initiative for tourism

• A planned event from the town's founding

• A street brawl in 1945

How many tomatoes are used in the festival?

• 150,000 tomatoes

• 100,000 tomatoes

• 50,000 tomatoes

• 200,000 tomatoes

How long does the tomato fight last?

• One hour

• Three hours

• Two hours

• Half an hour

What is the first rule of La Tomatina?

• Only ripe tomatoes can be used

• Tomatoes must be thrown whole

• Tomatoes must be squashed before throwing

• Only green tomatoes are allowed

What must participants do for trucks during La Tomatina?

• Make way for them

• Guide them through the crowd

• Load tomatoes onto them

• Decorate them

What should not be thrown during La Tomatina?

• All of the above

• Anything other than tomatoes

• Plastic bags

• Water bottles

What should participants wear to La Tomatina?

• Old clothes or a white t-shirt

• Formal attire

• Sports gear

• New clothes

Where do the tomatoes for La Tomatina come from?

• Sourced from all over Spain

• Imported from Italy

• Locally grown in Bunol

• Grown in greenhouses in Bunol