National Tomato and Production Festival

Fiesta Nacional del Tomate y la Produccion

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Carnival & ParadeLamarque
DatesDates TBA · Usually MarchCheck locally before booking
DurationAutumnEstimate from available data
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forMasks, paradesThe festival's Tomatina -- an actual
LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: ARS
CategoryCarnival & ParadeFestival type
The story

National Tomato and Production Festival in Lamarque

A March harvest festival in Lamarque, Rio Negro, built around a participatory tomato-throwing Tomatina alongside salsa-making and packing contests. Founded as a zonal event in 1968 and elevated to National Festival status in 1994, it reflects a valley farming economy shaped partly by Korean immigrant families who settled here in 1965.

Lamarque's tomato festival includes its own Tomatina, a tomato-throwing free-for-all that draws an obvious comparison to Spain's Bunol original but grew out of purely local roots.
Your trip starts here
What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

The festival's Tomatina -- an actual tomato-throwing free-for-all -- gives visitors a rare participatory moment among Argentina's largely spectator-format national festivals, paired with salsa-making and packing contests that test genuine production skills rather than just showcasing the crop

02

The mystery stays covered

Lamarque's farming economy includes a documented chapter involving thirteen Korean families who settled the valley in 1965 under a bilateral government agreement, an unusual thread in Rio Negro's agricultural history worth knowing before you visit

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

The festival's Tomatina -- a participatory tomato-throwing event -- along with salsa-making and packing contests

Water and renewal

Living ritual

are its signature activities tied directly to the valley's tomato production

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually March

Getting around

For National Tomato and Production Festival, plan transport around the exact Lamarque venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.

What to wear

Clothes you don't mind staining if you plan to join the Tomatina -- tomato pulp does not come out easily -- and closed shoes, since the throwing area gets slick underfoot.

Safety

Keep valuables light, set a meeting point, and give processions room to move.

Where to stay

For National Tomato and Production Festival, stay near the part of Lamarque you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

Tickets/cost

Many carnival moments are public, but confirm paid areas or stands before travel.

Language/currency

ARS

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map39.43 S, 65.70 WOpen in Google Maps

Lamarque, Rio Negro, Argentina

Nearest airportNQN — Presidente Perón
TransportFor National Tomato and Production Festival, plan transport around the exact Lamarque venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.
Stay areaFor National Tomato and Production Festival, stay near the part of Lamarque you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

Your Trip Starts Here

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How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Lamarque via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Lamarque, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for March.Compare faresFestival gearClothes you don't mind staining if you plan to join the Tomatina -- tomato pulp does not come out easily -- and closed shoes, since the throwing area gets slick underfoot.Shop the kitCheck visa requirementsSee whether you need a visa for Argentina and apply online.Check entry rulesTravel insuranceCover for trip hiccups, gear and health on the road.Get covered

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is National Tomato and Production Festival?

National Tomato and Production Festival is listed for March · Autumn. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does National Tomato and Production Festival take place?

The festival is listed in Lamarque, Argentina. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

Autumn is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Lamarque, Rio Negro, Argentina

Is it family friendly?

unknown

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

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Official URLrionegro.gov.ar
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SourceSource link available
Listed datesDates TBA · Usually March
Source statusOfficial source linked
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