Pink Tomato Festival Carnival Set to Open Thursday Night

WARREN, Ark. – While the 2025 Bradley County Pink Tomato Festival got an early start with pageants over the weekend, the heart of the celebration kicks off this Thursday with the highly anticipated opening of the carnival.

Crews began arriving on Sunday and have been steadily working to prepare the rides and games on the southwest end of the festival grounds near El Ranchito. As of Tuesday afternoon, setup was nearing completion, and the excitement in the air is building.

The carnival officially opens Thursday evening, with armband nights scheduled for both Thursday and Saturday from 6:00 to 10:00 p.m. Friday will also see a full day of carnival fun, offering rides, food, and family entertainment for festivalgoers of all ages.

🎡 Want to know when the tomato-eating contest happens? What time the parade rolls out? Or when to catch the headline music acts?
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This exclusive mobile schedule is your go-to guide for everything happening during the Pink Tomato Festival—from the carnival to concerts and contests. Don’t miss a moment!

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