Artichoke Festival

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Artichoke Festival

since 1959

also known as the
Castroville Artichoke Festival

Artichoke cooking demonstrations by local celebrity chefs, A bountiful farmer’s market with freshly harvested produce from Monterey County and beyond, An agricultural education exhibit, Live entertainment on two stages, Plenty of family-friendly fun activities

Artichokes prepared in some of your favorite ways, including the fan-favorite — fried baby artichokes! Plus, steamed, grilled, and in unique forms such as lumpia, burritos, sausage, cupcakes and even ice cream.

Artichoke eating and harvest contests, arts and crafts vendors, a family fun run on Sunday, and our ever popular wine tasting event, featuring the wines of small production, boutique wineries from around California.

Monterey County Fair & Event Center
2004 Fairground Rd.
Monterey, CA 93940

Annual event; June
888-808-7707

artichokefestival.org

 

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