55th annual Artichoke Festival

From 55th annual Artichoke Festival Website:

Artichoke Festival

Monterey County Fair and Event Center
Saturday 10-9, Sunday 10-7

May 31 & June 1, 2014 Castroville, CA

SATURDAY 10:00 A.M. - 9:00 P.M. SUNDAY 11:00 A.M - 7:00 P.M. TICKETS ON SALE at the Door $10 Adults/$5 Active Military, Seniors and Children (4-12) $5.00. Children 3 and under free.

-AGRO ART Competition: AGRO art is 3-dimensional fruit and vegetable artwork. This quirky competition fosters imagination, creativity and fun for both participants and the viewing public.
-PARADE: Our sanctioned parade is one of the largest and most colorful of its kind.
-MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT: Two days of live music! Everything from Swing to Mariachi, Country to 50's Rock & Roll.
-CHILDREN'S ACTIVITIES: Games, face paints, clowns, stilt walkers, puppets and more!
-FOOD: Artichokes fried, sauted, grilled, marinated, pickled, fresh, and creamed in soup. Plus foods from the many ethnic groups that give this area its character.
-COOKING DEMOS: The area's finest showcase the versatility and unique techniques for preparing and using artichokes.
-WINE TASTING: Sample the best from the area's award winning producers.
-ARTS & CRAFTS: Unique gifts and apparel crafted by artisans from throughout the country. Plus artichoke souvenirs galore!
-FARMERS MARKET: Artichokes and more, fresh from the heart of the salad bowl.
-FIELD TOURS: Hop a bus to the artichoke patch for grower talks and photo ops.

Please No Pets

The Castroville Artichoke Festival is presented by the North Monterey County Chamber of Commerce.