Tomatoes (that’s “pomodoro” in Italian) have been steeped in an age-old controversy – are they fruits or are they vegetables? – but they are also famously the key ingredient in so many of our favorite tasty treats. Whether it’s pizza, pasta, lasagna, or just a homemade salad, tomatoes steal the show. In Louisville, we know this better than anyone thanks to the historical influence of our Italian-American community and the delicious culinary traditions they have kept alive all these years. 

This summer of 2026 – the 150th anniversary of Colorado’s statehood – The City of Louisville would like to pay homage to the tomato and all the creativity and appetite it inspires!  

Embark on a juicy adventure to find eight hidden tomato-inspired pieces of art throughout Louisville! Discover Louisville while learning about the importance of the tomato in our City’s history and enjoying the talent of eight local artists. For those who find all eight tomatoes… a special prize will be waiting for you to collect at the Louisville Public Library. 

How do I participate?

Starting June 5, the City of Louisville will have eight beautiful pomodoro art pieces installed in eight different public spaces in town. Each art piece is made from different materials and portrays a different side of our beloved fruit – the tomato! Your job is to find all eight pomodoros and document where you found them. 

You can document the pomodoros you’ve found in two different ways: 

Digitally… use the online survey (the link will be published on our website soon) to document each pomodoro you find. The survey will ask you to take a picture of the pomodoro and write down where you found it. 

On paper... pick up a pomodoro passport either at the Library or at the Louisville Historical Museum so that you can track the locations where you’ve found each pomodoro on paper. 

What do I do when I find them all? 

If you are completing the scavenger hunt digitally, submit your survey under the name of the person who will be collecting your prize! Then come by to the Louisville Public Library circulation desk to collect your prize! 

If you are using the pomodoro passport to complete the scavenger hunt, just bring the completed passport to the Louisville Public Library circulation desk to collect your prize! 

The first ten people to complete the scavenger hunt successfully will get an extra special surprise! 

Learn more about our artists and featured artworks on our website! 

This event is brought to you by the City of Louisville's Cultural Services Department.