Stockton, California

Stockton Asparagus Festival Visitor Information

The Great Stockton Asparagus Dine Out - April 1-11, 2010

Stockton Asparagus Festival Hotel Specials

TOUR GROUPS: FREE Coach Parking, COMPLIMENTARY Entry for Driver & Leader, EASY Drop Off & Pick Up, DISCOUNTED TICKETS - Groups of 20 or more call Monica @ 337-2728 for more info.

Welcome to the Stockton Asparagus Festival Visitors Information Page! The dates have been set, and preparations for the 25th annual Stockton Asparagus Festival are underway. Join us on the Downtown Stockton waterfront Friday, April 23rd through Sunday April 25th for this "Best of the West" food fest.

For information on bringing your boat to the festival and the guest docks contact Sherri Keys at Westrec Marina Management at 209-462-4200 or email. They also have an office in the Waterfront Warehouse at 445 W. Weber Avenue. SOLD OUT!

Getting Here and Staying Here! Whether you travel by car, bus or train, ample parking and easy access to the Asparagus Festival awaits you. For those coming from out of town, we extend an invitation to stay an extra day and enjoy what Stockton has to offer. Extend Your Stay! View our 2010 Stockton Activities Guide Online!

TRAVEL LINKS:

Stockton Asparagus Festival Hotel Specials

Search Stockton Hotels for Your Asparagus Festival Stay

Take the Train! Check out the AMTRAK special!

Want a Break? - Ride the ASPARABUS!

Download an Asparagus Festival Parking and Shuttle Map

Download a Asparagus Festival Site Map

AT THE FESTIVAL:

Main Stage Entertainment -

Friday - The Pete Escovedo Latin Jazz Orchestra @ 12:30pm and Sha Na Na @ 4pm

Saturday - CoverGrrlz @1:30pm and Blue Oyster Cult @ 4pm

Sunday -Tennessee River - A Tribute to Alabama @1pm and Loverboy @4pm

Featured Events -

Saturday: Deep Fried Asparagus Eating Competition (IFOCE) & Great Spear-It Run

Plenty of Fun - Be sure to check out the great asparagus dishes in Asparagus Alley, or try a tasty beverage in the Spear-Its of the Valley tent! And you can't miss festival favorites - the Skyy Dogs, Sea Lion Encounter and Tyson, the Skateboarding Bulldog. New this year is the Velocity Circus - guaranteed to be been a hit with everyone! Also don't miss the flyover by the Patriots Jet Air Team after the concert on Saturday! Kids will enjoy the many rides and games in the Asparazone, while adults can learn from the pros in the Celebrity Kitchen featuring Martin Yan. Want to cruise on the Delta? Be sure to catch a ride with the Delta River Cruises' two-deck cruise boat. 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

Hours: 10am to 7pm Daily Purchase tickets at the gates, at a local ticket outlet or online!

BUY TICKETS ONLINE

Download a Asparagus Festival Site Map

Asparagus Festival Official Site

At the Gate Admission Prices: Adults (18-59): $12.00 Teens (under 18 and college students with proper ID): $7.00 Seniors (60 and older) & Persons with Disabilities: $7.00

Group Tickets Group rates available for groups of 20 or more. Please call the Stockton Conference & Visitors Bureau @ 337-2728. Group tickets must be purchased in advance. Group Rates: Teens : $5.00; Adults: $10.00; Seniors: $5.00