Hooper Tomato Days 2026
Hooper Tomato Days is an event full of tradition, community spirit, and hometown fun that has been taking place for over 100 years. This beloved event, held annually in Hooper, Utah, brings together locals and visitors alike for a weekend packed with festivities, including a parade, rodeo, vendor booths, and of course the beloved dog races. Join us this Labor Day weekend (August 31st - September 7th) to enjoy a celebration that’s been cherished for generations. Event information and sign up forms will be linked below when available!
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Want to be a Hooper Tomato Days Sponsor? Sign up HERE.
Information for Vendors:
All of our vendor slots for 2026 are filled! ​
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To see vendor information, rules, and condition of use, please click HERE. ​​​​
2026 Hooper Tomato Days Events:
Thursday July 30, 2026
Jr. Rodeo Queen Contest Interviews: 6:00 PM
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Friday July 31, 2026
Jr. Rodeo Queen Contest Horsemanship: 5:00 PM​
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Wednesday August 5, 2026
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6:00 PM Horsemanship at Hooper Rodeo Arena
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Monday August 31, 2026
Horse Show: 5:00 PM at Hooper Rodeo Arena
Resident Dinner in the Park: 6:00 PM at Hooper Park
Youth Tomato Volleyball: 6:30 PM at Hooper Park
Family Dance: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM at Hooper Park
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Tuesday September 1, 2026
Pickleball Tournament: 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM at Hooper Civic Center Courts
Team Roping: 5:00 PM at Hooper Rodeo Arena
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Wednesday September 2, 2026
Pickleball Tournament: 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM at Hooper Civic Center Courts
Breakaway Roping: 5:00 PM at Hooper Rodeo Arena
Co-Ed Softball Tournament: 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM at Hooper Park Baseball Field
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Thursday September 3, 2026
4D Barrel Race: 6:00 PM at Hooper Rodeo Arena (Times only 12-4:30 PM & Youth 5:30 PM)
Co-Ed Softball Tournament: 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM at Hooper Park Baseball Field
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Friday September 4, 2026
4-Man Golf Tournament: 8 AM 18 Hole, 4-Man Scramble at Crane Field
Vendor Set Up: 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM at Hooper Park
Cherry Tomato Baby Show: Time and Location TBA
Miss Pink Tomato: Time and Location TBA
Cowboy Mounted Shooters: 4:00 PM at Hooper Rodeo Arena
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Saturday September 5, 2026
Backyard BBQ Competition: 6:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Pancake Breakfast: 7:30 AM - 10:30 AM at Hooper Park Large Bowery
Flag Raising Ceremony: 8:00 AM at Hooper Park Flagpole
Jr. Jackpot Rodeo: 8:00 AM at Hooper Rodeo Arena
5K Tomato Chase: 8:30 AM at Hooper Park Southeast Intersection
Vendors: 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM at Hooper Park
Car Show: 10:00 AM - 2:30 PM at Hooper Park
Jr. Rodeo: 3:30 PM at Hooper Rodeo Arena
Home Arts and Produce Exhibit Entry: This event is cancelled for the year due to the cultural hall being closed
Live Concert in the Park: 7:00 PM at Hooper Park
Tomato Days Firework Show: approx. 9:30 PM at Hooper Park
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Monday September 7, 2026
Community Wake Up: 7:00 AM
Parade: 9:00 AM
Heritage Tent: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Vendors: 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM at Hooper Park
Home Arts and Produce Exhibit: This event is cancelled for the year due to the cultural hall being closed
Children's Games: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM at Hooper Park
Tractor Show: 10:30 AM - 2:00 PM at Hooper Park
Magnet Fishing: 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM on East Side of Hooper Park
6 on 6 Volleyball Tournament: 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM at Hooper Park
Dog Race: 11:00 AM at Hooper Rodeo Arena
Cow Drop Contest: 11:30 AM at Hooper Rodeo Arena
Horse Pulls: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM at Hooper Rodeo Arena
Sawdust Scramble: 3:00 PM at Hooper Park Small Bowery
Bingo: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM at Hooper Park Large Tent
Cowboy Mounted Shooters: 6:30 PM at Hooper Rodeo Arena
Rodeo: 7:00 PM in the Rodeo Arena
Hide Race: (During Rodeo)
Ring of Fear: (During Rodeo)
Rodeo Slack: Following the Rodeo approx. 9:30 PM at Hooper Rodeo Arena
Tomato Days Chairman: Jamee Johnston
communityevents@hoopercity.com
801-732-1064 Ext. 2 or 801-814-8805