Hooper Tomato Days is celebrating its 100th year in 2025, marking a century of tradition, community spirit, and hometown fun. 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 to be part of this historic milestone and enjoy a celebration that’s been cherished for generations.

Schedule of Events:

August 1, 2025:

6:00 PM: Jr. Rodeo Queen Contest Interviews - Country Weddings Event Center

Categories for the Jr. Rodeo Contest are as follows: 

Age 13 - 15 Years: Jr. Rodeo Queen and First Runner Up
Age 9 - 12 Years: 1st Princess and First Runner Up
Age 5 - 8 Years: Jr. Princess and First Runner Up

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August 2, 2025:

9:00 AM: Jr. Rodeo Queen Contest Horsemanship - Hooper Rodeo Arena

Categories for the Jr. Rodeo Contest are as follows: 

Age 13 - 15 Years: Jr. Rodeo Queen
Age 9 - 12 Years: 1st Princess
Age 5 - 8 Years: Jr. Princess

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August 6, 2025:

3:00 PM: Rodeo Queen Contest Interviews - Country Weddings Event Center

6:00 PM: Rodeo Queen Contest Horsemanship - Hooper Rodeo Arena

To Register: Please mail or drop off the following to ‘Hooper City Queen Contest’ 5580 W 4600 S Hooper, UT 84315 

Completed Official Entry Application
Entry Fee of $50.00

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August 25, 2025:

5:00 PM: Horse Show - Hooper Rodeo Arena

Registration for the horse show is same day starting at 4:00 PM. The show starts at 5:00 PM and spectators are welcome!

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6:00 PM: Resident Dinner in the Park - Hooper Park

For Hooper City residents only - please join us for a BBQ dinner in the park! Come connect with your neighbors and friends over a delicious meal. $3 donation appreciated.

7:00 PM - 10:00 PM: Family Dance - Hooper Park

Join us for a family dance after the Resident Dinner BBQ at Hooper Park!

August 26, 2025:

4:00 PM - 10:00 PM: Pickleball Tournament - Hooper Civic Center Courts

Entry Fee: $30 per Team
Skill Levels: (3.0 - 3.5), (4.0+)
Mens, Womens, and Mixed Teams
Each division will be capped at 8 teams

We will be using Franklin X-40 pickleballs for the 3.0-3.5 division and Vulcan Pro Lite pickleballs for 4.0+. We'll play to 11 win by 2. Prizes and Hooper Tomato Days T-Shirts! Bring your own equipment, water, and sunscreen! Questions? Text 801-598-3825.

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5:00 PM: Team Roping - Hooper Rodeo Arena

August 27, 2025:

4:00 PM - 10:00 PM: Pickleball Tournament - Hooper Civic Center Courts

Entry Fee: $30 per Team
Skill Levels: (3.0 - 3.5), (4.0+)
Mens, Womens, and Mixed Teams
Each division will be capped at 8 teams

We will be using Franklin X-40 pickleballs for the 3.0-3.5 division and Vulcan Pro Lite pickleballs for 4.0+. We'll play to 11 win by 2. Prizes and Hooper Tomato Days T-Shirts! Bring your own equipment, water, and sunscreen! Questions? Text 801-598-3825.

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5:00 PM: Breakaway Roping - Hooper Rodeo Arena

Time TBA: Co-Ed Baseball Tournament - Hooper Park Baseball Field

August 28, 2025:

5:30 & 6:00 PM: 4D Barrel Race - Hooper Rodeo Arena

Category Start Times: 

Times Only 12 - 4:30 PM
Youth 5:30 PM
Open 6:30 PM

Paper Entries need to be received by Hooper City offices or emailed to [email protected] by August 23th to be in the draw. It's going to be a fun day at a pretty arena with shade, trees, grass, and a playground. Concessions will be available! Please make sure to read all the rules and sign the attached waiver. Fees must be paid in cash and no refunds will be be made for any reason.

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Time TBA: Co-Ed Baseball Tournament - Hooper Park Baseball Field

August 29, 2025:

8 AM: 4-Man Golf Tournament, 18 Hole, 4-Man Scramble - Crane Field

This tournament is $280 per team and includes 18 holes with cart, continental breakfast, warmup range balls, swag bag, snacks, on-course contests, and lunch afterwards!

There are separate team divisions for Men and Co-ed Couples and prize winnings for the top 3 teams in each division. Public welcome! Space is limited so first come, first serve. Online registration is required.

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4:00 PM - 8:00 PM: Vendor Set Up - Hooper Park

6:00 PM: Cowboy Mounted Shooters - Hooper Rodeo Arena

Come join us for an amazing show! Contestants compete in this fast action timed event on horseback, using two .45 caliber single action revolvers each loaded with five rounds of specially prepared ammunition.  The cowboy or cowgirl deftly maneuver his/her steed through a course of 10 balloons while attempting to hit each target and pop the balloons.  The contestant who accomplishes this the fastest, is deemed the winner!

August 30, 2025:

6:00 AM - 3:00 PM: Backyard BBQ Competition

10:00 AM - 9:00 PM: Vendors - Hooper Park

7:30 AM - 10:30 AM: Pancake Breakfast - Hooper Park Large Bowery

Start your Tomato Days morning off right with a hot, hearty stack at the Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser hosted by CTC! 

8:00 AM: Flag Raising Ceremony - Hooper Park Flagpole

8:00 AM: Jr. Jackpot Rodeo - Hooper Rodeo Arena

Events: Keyhole, Poles, and Barrels
Start Time:  8:00 A.M. (Oldest age groups run first on down to youngest)
Age Groups: 7 and under; 8-11, 12-15; 16-18

Entry Fees: $5 per event.  Make checks payable to Hooper City. Day of entry will have an additional $2 late fee. 

To Pre-Register:
Pre-Registration Starting: August 6th, 9:30 AM
?Mail early entry application forms with fee to: Hooper City, 5580 W 4600 S, Hooper, UT 84315
Entries must be post marked by August 20, 2024

To Register Day Of: Come to the Hooper Park and Riding Arena on Saturday August 30, 2025 from 7:30 AM - 8:00 AM for Day of Entry. A $2 late fee will be added per event for day of registration.

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8:30 AM: 5K Tomato Chase - Hooper Park Southeast Intersection

Lace up your sneakers and join us for the Hooper Tomato Days 5K Tomato Chase - a fun, family-friendly run through the quiet, scenic streets of Hooper! Whether you’re racing for a personal best or enjoying a leisurely jog with neighbors, this tomato-themed 5K puts community spirit front and center.

Packet pick-up will be Friday, August 29th from 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM at the Hooper Park and August 30th starting at 7:00 AM to 8:00 AM at the Hooper Park. If possible please check-in Friday, August 29th.

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10:00 AM - 2:30 PM: Car Show - Hooper Park

This Event is an open show with no categories or classes.  Come join us for some fun! Awards will be given to Mayor's Choice, Weber County Sheriff's Choice, Weber County Fire District Choice, Tomato Days Rodeo Queen and Royalty's Choice, and the Rotten Tomato! Sign up using the form below.

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10:00 AM: Cherry Tomato Baby Show - Cultural Hall

Is your baby cute as a cherry tomato? Come enter them in to the Tomato Days Cherry Tomato Baby Show! Registration for the event will be day of only. Babies must be registered prior to the beginning of their age group. 

Entry Fee: $10.00

Age Group Categories: 

0-6 months - Jr. Princess & Jr. Prince
7-12 months - Princess & Prince
13-24 months - Jr. Queen & Jr. King
25-35 months - Queen and King

There are no dress requirements, but hair bows/hair accessories are allowed. NO Props or Make-up!

PRIZES will be awarded to all winners in each category.  In each category, prizes will be awarded to babies in the following areas: Best Hair, Brightest Eyes, Bubbliest Personality, Biggest Smile, and more.

All Cherry Tomato Princesses, Princes, Queens and Kings are invited to ride in the parade which will be held on Monday, September 1st at 9:00 AM.

1:00 PM: Miss Pink Tomato - Cultural Hall

Is your daughter full of sweet smiles, tiny twirls, and tomato-town charm? She could be the next Tomato Days Miss Pink Tomato Queen! 

Registration for the event will be day of only. Please be at the Cultural Hall at 12:00 PM for registration. The show will start at 1:00 PM. 

Entry Fee: $10.00

Age Group Categories:
5 year olds 
4 year olds 
3 year olds

Judged in Swimsuits. No hair bows, accessories, props, or make-up allowed.

A Queen will be crowned in each age group. With a Royal Court of Two Princesses in each age group. 

All Miss Pink Tomato Royalty are invited to ride in the parade on Monday, September 1st at 9:00 AM.

3:30 PM: Jr. Rodeo - Hooper Rodeo Arena

Events: Goat Ribbon Pull, Boys/Girls Goat Tying, and Dummy Roping

Age Groups: 

Goat Ribbon Pull - 5 and under
Stick Horse Barrels - 5 and under
Boys/Girls Goat Tying - 6-8 and 9-11
Calf Riding - 6-8 and 9-11
Mutton Bustin - 7 and under
Dummy Roping - 5 and under, 6-8, 9-11, 12-14, and Open

Entry Fees: $15 per event (limited spots available) Make checks payable to Hooper City. 

Pre-Registration Starting: Wednesday, August 6th at 9:30 AM

Either drop off your registration form and fee at the City Office Building or Mail them. Entries must be post marked by August 20, 2024. Entry Fees must be paid in full at time of entry. Entries taken after Aug. 22nd will have a $5 late fee & cash only.

?Mail early entries including registration form and fee to: Hooper City, 5580 W 4600 S, Hooper, UT 84315

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4:00 PM - 5:30 PM: Home Arts and Produce Exhibit Entry - Cultural Hall

8:00 PM: Live Concert in the Park - Hooper Park

WILDWOOD is country music’s next big thing! This powerhouse duo - Georgia peach Kate Miller and Nashville native Chad Truman—brings a soulful blend of rich harmonies, heartfelt lyrics, and undeniable energy to the stage. Come enjoy an evening of country music in the park!

Approx. 9:30 PM: Tomato Days Firework Show - Hooper Park

September 1, 2025:

9:00 AM: Parade

Come join us for a Tomato Days tradition everyone loves - the parade! With candy flying, horses clip-clopping, tractors rumbling, and music filling the air, it’s a celebration of Hooper’s roots and community spirit. Don’t forget your lawn chairs and candy bags!?

Parade Route: Parade starts at the intersection of 5100 South and 5900 West. Parade travels south along 5900 West to the corner of 5500 South. From there it turns west and travels along 5500 South until the end of the parade at 6300 West.

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10:00 AM - 9:00 PM: Vendors - Hooper Park

10:00 AM - 4:00 PM: Home Arts and Produce Exhibit - Cultural Hall

10:00 AM - 4:00 PM: Children's Games - Hooper Park

10:30 AM - 2:00 PM: Tractor Show - Hooper Park

11:00 AM - 3:00 PM: 4 on 4 Volleyball Tournament - Hooper Park

Everyone is invited to come and enjoy the FREE Tomato Days Old Fashion Volleyball Tournament. 

Recreational or Open Brackets will be available.
Teams will consist of 4 persons and will play a minimum of 5 games.
Games will start at 11:00 AM and end by 3:00 PM.
Each Team will play other 3 teams in their Pool Play division.
After Pool Play, all team will move to Tournament Play for a chance to be named as Hooper’s Best Volleyball Team!

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11:00 AM: Dog Race - Hooper Rodeo Arena

Join us for one of Hooper's very most loved Tomato Days event - the Dog Races! Enter your own dog or cheer for your neighbor's in this hilarious competition of speed and focus!

Registration for the races will be day of only. Come to the arena gate to register. 

Entry Fee: $3

Categories:

Extra Small
Small
Medium
Large

Prizes Awarded for Winners!

11:30 AM: Cow Drop Contest - Hooper Rodeo Arena

Feeling lucky? Try entering the Hooper City Tomato Days Cow Drop Contest! How It Works: 

Purchase any available square(s) on the grid for $5.00 (see photo of grid below)
The squares are approximately 5 1/2 feet square each
Immediately after the dog race a happy, well-fed cow will be let out into the area and... you guessed it!
Whoever purchased the winning square, wins the prize!
You don't have to be present to win.
Squares on sale now at the Hooper Civic Center & will be on sale at the info booth at the park on Friday August 30th and Monday September 1st before the event starts
The winning prize will be 25% of the entry fees with a maximum of $500!

3:00 PM: Sawdust Scramble - Hooper Park Small Bowery

The Sawdust Scramble is a fast-paced activity where kids race in age groups to dig through piles of sawdust in search of sweet treasures. Kids 12 & under can join us at the Hooper Park Small Bowery for this free, good old-fashioned fun game!

3:00 - 3:10 PM: Ages 3 and Under
3:15 - 3:25 PM: Ages 6 and Under
3:30 - 3:40 PM: Ages 9 and Under
3:45 - 3:55 PM: Ages 12 and Under

For more information contact Tricia Perry at 801-462-1826.

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM: Bingo - Hooper Park Large Tent

1:00 PM - 5:00 PM: Horse Pulls - Hooper Rodeo Arena

6:30 PM: Cowboy Mounted Shooters - Hooper Rodeo Arena

Come join us for an amazing show! Contestants compete in this fast action timed event on horseback, using two .45 caliber single action revolvers each loaded with five rounds of specially prepared ammunition. The cowboy or cowgirl deftly maneuver his/her steed through a course of 10 balloons while attempting to hit each target and pop the balloons. The contestant who accomplishes this the fastest, is deemed the winner!

7:00 PM: Rodeo - Rodeo Arena

Hide Race: (During Rodeo)
Ring of Fear: (During Rodeo)

Approx. 9:30 PM: Rodeo Slack - Hooper Rodeo Arena

Dates: August 30, 2025 - September 1, 2025

Location:

Various Venues,
Hooper, UT 84315.

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