One open round of up to 100 goggle wearing participants will
divide and face off in a battle where there are no losers.
Participants will toss rotten tomatoes which will be aimed at
friendly foes across a parking lot. The trick is not only to gather
and throw tomatoes, but also to duck and throw.
Teams are welcome!
The cost of entering the fight is $5, and all proceeds will
benefit Greater Pittston charities. To date, several groups of
people are ready and eager to challenge each other on opposites
sides of the arena. “It’s much better to throw tomatoes at someone
you know,” said one participant from last year’s tomato fights.
Space is limited to the first 100 people, and participants must
be 15 years old or older. The event is sponsored by Cooper's
Waterfront, Dr. Salvatore Infantino, and Attorney Michael Butera.
Wal-Mart in Pittston will once again offer a matching grant for
funds raised for the Tomato Fights up to $1,000.
The tradition of the tomato fights began in 1944 in Bunol, Spain.
Every year, truckloads of tomatoes are dumped into the town square
and everyone is fair game as they crush and throw tomatoes at each
other. The Pittston Tomato Fights will be a bit more organized,
albeit organized chaos, and truckloads of fun.
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Visit the Pittston Tomato Festival official webpage
