California, the nation’s top grower of asparagus, is home to San Joaquin Asparagus Festival April 12-14, 2019 at the San Joaquin County Fairgrounds in Stockton. While Asparagus Pizza is on the menu at this event, you can alternately head for Lemoore’s Central Valley Pizza Festival April 12-14 at Lemoore City Park where pizza is the main dish. Ideally situated in California’s Central Valley, the festivals are approx. 155 miles distance from each other.
For asparagus fans, this annual food event is not to be believed! It features Asparagus Alley serving up outrageous asparagus drinks & dishes such as: Asparagus Margaritas, Asparagus Corn Dogs, Asparagus Fried Rice & LoMein, Asparagus Nacho, Asparagus Chili Cheese Fries and even Mac & Cheese with Asparagus! Guests can eat their way down the Alley trying out dozens of unique concoctions made with one of the Central Valley’s great vegetable crops.
Sprint Car Races, Monster Trucks, a carnival, concerts with band such as Pablo Cruise and Parmalee, cooking demonstrations, and a fairground full of things to see and do are on the plate for this lively, annual celebration.