This Years Entertainment!

MAY 17 - 18, 2008 Castroville, CA

SATURDAY 10:00 A.M. - 6:00 P.M.
SUNDAY 10:00 A.M - 5:00 P.M.
AWARDS PRESENTATION 4:30 P.M.
TICKETS ON SALE at the Door $8 Adults/$4 Children 12 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, sautéed, 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

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The Castroville Artichoke Festival is presented by the
North Monterey County Chamber of Commerce.

Castroville Festivals
P.O. Box 1041, Castroville, California 95012
(831) 633-2465 • Fax (831) 633-0485
info@artichoke-festival.org

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