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San Joaquin Asparagus Festival

CLAY WALKER TO HEADLINE
2016 SAN JOAQUIN ASPARAGUS FESTIVAL 

Tony & Carol Noceti from Noceti Group and the San Joaquin Asparagus Festival announced this morning that Clay Walker would be the headline entertainment for the 31st annual event taking place April 15, 16, and 17th at the San Joaquin Fairgrounds.  

Walker is a multi-Platinum country music artist, East Texas native, and MS survivor that has been performing since 1993 accumulating 11 #1 singles along the way.  Walker will perform Saturday night on the Kat Country Main Stage at 5:45pm and the concert is included in festival admission.  Walker is one of many concert acts throughout the weekend with full entertainment lineups at www.SanJoaquinAsparagusFestival.net  



The revival of the Asparagus Festival will continue its efforts towards supporting area non-profits and agriculture in the region. The 2015 edition attracted over 70,000 attendees with thousands of orders of asparagus and in excess of $150,000 raised for local charities.  Asparagus Alley will once again feature deep fried asparagus and asparagus ice cream with plenty of indoor seating available.


This year's festival will have more asparagus than ever, with 12 different options available in the new Asparagus Plaza including the highly anticipated asparagus burrito.  Fresh asparagus will be for sale at the gates allowing patrons to pick up a bundle on the way out of the event.  An asparagus eating contest on Friday night and a weekend long asparagus recipe contest further the theme this year.


The overall scope of the event has grown to be larger than ever with a record number of vendors signing up for this great festival.  Vendor space reservations are outpacing last year's numbers by a large percentage and are expected to sell out before gates open on Friday April 15th.

Attendees are encouraged to download the official Asparagus Festival app for their smartphone to view event maps and event schedules.  A brand new scavenger hunt will also be offered through the app.

Once again the Asparagus Festival has partnered with the San Joaquin Regional Transit District (RTD) and Delta College, parking lots C1, C2 & C2. On Friday there is a parking fee, however it is free parking on Saturday & Sunday. Park and ride to the front gates of the Asparagus Festival. Routes and schedules will be available on both the RTD website and the asparagus festival app.  Riders of RTD will receive $3 off of their entry into the event.  Professional parking attendants have been hired to expedite parking and additional ticket windows will be open as well.


A second community stage has been added for more live and local entertainment mostly featuring the area's up and coming youth.  Among the additions to the community stage lineup will be an extensive talent competition. 


One of the bigger draws at this year's San Joaquin Asparagus Festival will be the Superheroes 5k Run/Walk which will take place Saturday morning at the event.  Paid entry into the 5k also includes admission to the festival.  A costume contest will take place during the run as well.  The event is organized by the organizers behind Sacramento's Run to Feed the Hungry with more information at www.superheroes5k.com 


Celebrity Chef stage will be showcasing asparagus cooking demonstrations by Dr. BBQ and local chefs, Chef Michael Midgley, Chef John Surla, Chef Kevin Cabrera and more! Learn several delicious recipes and cooking tips as these renown chefs create asparagus dishes with locally grown asparagus!

The popular kids zone, country farm animals, port city roller girls, wild west gun fighter shows, midway games, and carnival rides return in 2016 as well.  

The 2016 San Joaquin Asparagus Festival brings thousands of visitors to Stockton and to the valley.  Gates will open at 10 a.m. each day of the event and runs until 8 p.m.  SINGLE DAY ADMISSION PRICES: Adults (18-59): $10.00, Teens (13-17): $7.00, Children (6-12): $5.00, Children (5 & Under): FREE, Seniors (60 & older with I.D.): $7.00, College Students with I.D.: $7.00, Military with I.D.: $7.00. Parking is $6 per car.



Discount Tickets Available at participating
Save Mart Supermarkets & S-Mart Stores

AVAILABLE UNTIL APRIL 14TH ONLY
Purchase your tickets at the following stores 
 
Address
City
Zip Code
Store Phone #
4708 Manzanita Ave
Carmichael
95608
9169799191
2916 Whitmore Ave.
Ceres
95307
2095384118
9160 Elk Grove Florin Rd.
Elk Grove
95624
9166855525
1059 "C" Street
Galt
95632
2097453471
15240 South Harlan Road
Lathrop
95330
2098584798
610 W. Kettleman Lane
Lodi
95240
2093346853
530 West Lodi Ave
Lodi
95240
2093397170
1431 W. Yosemite
Manteca
95336
2098231768
1172 N. Main
Manteca
95336
2092392267
2100 Standiford Ave.
Modesto
95350
2095770545
2601 Oakdale Rd. Sp. L
Modesto
95355
2095211507
801 Oakdale Road
Modesto
95355
2095690240
3601 Pelandale
Modesto
95356
2095451260
1449 E."F" St.
Oakdale
95361
2098477044
1035 Sperry Road
Patterson
95363
2098925000
1453 Goodwin Drive
Ripon
95366
2095993355
2237 Claribel Road
Riverbank
95367
2098631480
7960 Gerber Rd.
Sacramento
95828
9166898300
5600 Folsom Blvd
Sacramento
95819
9164563862
9137 Kiefer Blvd
Sacramento
95826
9163663555
2501 Fairoaks Blvd
Sacramento
95825
9164847994
4725 Quail Lakes Dr
Stockton
95207
2099520525
7506 Pacific Avenue
Stockton
95207
2099517285
3215 Pacific Avenue
Stockton
95204
2094649431
875 South Tracy Blvd
Tracy
95376
2098302840
1631 Lander Avenue
Turlock
95380
2096322306
2595 Geer Rd
Turlock
95380
2096672781