Castroville Artichoke Food & Wine Festival, May 31 - June 1, 2014

Artichoke Festival

Monterey County Fair and Event Center
Saturday 10-9, Sunday 10-7
May 31 & June 1, 2014 Castroville, CA 
Hours
Saturday 10:00am – 9:00pm
Sunday 11:00am – 7:00pm
Tickets – on sale at the Door
$10 – Adults
$5 – Active Military, Seniors and Children (4-12)
Free – Children 3 and under

• 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, sauteed, 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.

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