The Great Colorado vs Texas Tomato War

Throwing for a Good Cause

The 2025 Great Colorado vs Texas Tomato War will benefit the Buena Vista Optimist Club, serving all of Chaffee County.

Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025 from 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm

The Meadows

14998 County Road 350, Buena Vista, CO 81211

(Admission by donation)

Schedule of events

2:00 pm - Gates Open

3:00 pm - Food trucks begin serving. Beer and Bloody Mary's. DJ and Trivia Contest

4:15 pm - Junior Tomato War begins

5:00 pm - Serious Tomato Tossing Commences

6:00 pm - War ends and we all go back to being friends again :)

Registration

Sign up now! Early registration for adults includes a free drink ticket (Beer or Bloody Mary)

  • Early pre-registration online $40 adults ($45 at the event)

  • Early pre-registration online $30 children 10 and under ($35 at the event)

Pre-registration ends September 10th

The Buena Vista Optimist Club is a sponsor of many community-related programs and events during the year, with a focus on supporting Chaffee County area youth.