Springtime is an exciting time of year. The cold weather and rain slowly fade into summer heat. Before it gets too hot, we can get outside and enjoy the spring weather. It’s the perfect time of year for a festival! The San Joaquin Asparagus Festival is a popular festival in NorCal that takes place each year in May. The multi-day festival features so much more than asparagus, although you’ll find every asparagus dish you can imagine.
The month of April kicks off the valley’s growing season, which lasts until about June.
San Joaquin Asparagus Festival Facebook Page San Joaquin Valley is famous for the “delta queen” variety of asparagus. This variety has thicker stalks than other imported varieties.
The festival is held at the San Joaquin County Fairgrounds in Stockton and attracts people from all around the area.
Stuart Rankin/flickr The festival didn’t happen for two years due to COVID, but made a grand return in 2022.
The main food area in the festival is called “Asparagus Alley.” There you’ll find treats like fried asparagus and unique creations such as asparagus ice cream!
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The California valley is the breadbasket of the state, so you can expect lots of great, fresh food at the festival. Although asparagus is the star of the show, vendors serve classic county fair-style foods, too.
San Joaquin Asparagus Festival Facebook Page Try the deep-fried asparagus served with ranch dressing.
The event has tons of vendors, live bands, and lots of family activities.
San Joaquin Asparagus Festival Facebook Page In the past, the fair has hosted a monster truck show, a petting zoo, a carnival, and a pageant.
Hundreds of vendors and thousands of guests flock to the San Joaquin Asparagus Festival.
San Joaquin Asparagus Festival The three day event packs in tons of activities and food to sample.
Sometimes harvest festivals can be the most fun! They bring communities together and celebrate what they do best.
San Joaquin Asparagus Festival Facebook Page
San Joaquin Valley is famous for the “delta queen” variety of asparagus. This variety has thicker stalks than other imported varieties.
Stuart Rankin/flickr
The festival didn’t happen for two years due to COVID, but made a grand return in 2022.
San Joaquin Asparagus Festival Facebook Page
Try the deep-fried asparagus served with ranch dressing.
In the past, the fair has hosted a monster truck show, a petting zoo, a carnival, and a pageant.
San Joaquin Asparagus Festival
The three day event packs in tons of activities and food to sample.
What do you think of the San Joaquin Asparagus Festival? What’s your favorite festival in NorCal? Tell us in the comments below!
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Address: Fairgrounds, Stockton, CA, USA
