Stockton Asparagus Festival April 27, 2007

AT THE FESTIVAL:

Main Stage Entertainment -

Friday - Family Stone Experience

Saturday - John Waite

Sunday - Blood, Sweat & Tears and Chuck Negron

Featured Events -

Friday - Mayor's Celebrity Spear Throwing Contest

Saturday - Deep Fried Asparagus Eating Competition (IFOCE)

Sunday - Great Spear-It Run

Plenty of Fun -

Be sure to check out the great aspargus dishes in Asparagus Alley, or try a tasty beverage in the Spear-Its of the Valley tent! And you can't miss the Got Milk? Gravity Tour and the Skyy Dogs, they are festival favorites. Kids will enjoynthe many rides and games in the Asparazone, while adults can learn from the pros in the Celebrity Kitchen. Want to cruise on the Delta? Be sure to catch a ride with the Delta River Cruises' two-deck cruise boat Freedom. And shopping, there is plenty. Much to see and buy in the Arts & Crafts area, the Home & Garden Expo, the Stockton Certified Farmers Market and there at the hundreds of other vendors!

DRIVING DIRECTIONS:

From the Bay Area: Take 680 East to 580, follow 580 through Tracy where it turns into 205. Highway 205 runs into I-5 north. Follow I-5 to Hwy 4, the cross town freeway, bear to the right, take the first exit, Lafayette St. At the second light, turn left on El Dorado St. and follow signs to parking. MAP

From Sacramento: Take I-5 south towards Stockton. Take the Hwy 4 E exit toward Hwy 99/ Downtown Stockton, then take the exit toward Downtown Stockton, and stay straight to go onto E Lafayette St. Then turn left onto El Dorado St. and choose a parking lot. MAP

Asparagus Festival Tickets and Admission
Purchase tickets at the gates, at a local ticket outlet or online!

Asparagus Festival Official Site - www.asparagusfest.com

At the Gate Admission Prices:

Adults: $10.00; Teens ages 11-17: $5.00; Seniors: $5.00

Ages 10 and Under: FREE, thanks to Bank of the West!

Group Tickets

Group rates available for groups of 20 or more. Please call the Asparagus Festival main office at Office: (209) 644-3740. Group tickets must be purchased in advance.

Group Rates: Teens ages 11-17: $4.00; Adults: $8.00; Seniors: $4.00

Official Website: http://www.visitstockton.org/things_to_see_do/stockton_asparagus_festival.htm