Stockton Asparagus Festival

Visitor Information

TOUR GROUPS: FREE Coach Parking, COMPLIMENTARY Entry for Driver & Leader, EASY Drop Off & Pick Up, DISCOUNTED TICKETS - Groups of 20 or more call Monica at 209-938-1552.

Welcome to the Stockton Asparagus Festival Visitors Information Page! The dates have been set, and preparations for the Stockton Asparagus Festival  are underway. Join us on the Downtown Stockton waterfront Friday, April 26th through Sunday April 28th, 2013 for this "Best of the West" food fest.

RESERVE BOAT GUEST DOCKS FOR 2013!  For information on bringing your boat to a future festival or event contact Westrec Marina Management at 209-462-4200 or email .

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 2012 Stockton Activities Guide Online !

TRAVEL LINKS:

Stockton Asparagus Festival Hotels

New this Year!  - Take "BOB" to the Stockton Asparagus Festival from pick up points throughout Central California.  Round trip bus and admission just $32!  Download Flyer .  BOB Website .

Take the Train! Check out the AMTRAK special! (Coming Soon)

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, April 26th:

Saturday, April 27th:

Sunday, April 28th:

Other Featured Events -

• Velocity Circus inside the Asparazone:  Daily - 12 pm, 2 pm, 4 pm
• Skyy Dog Arena with Tyson the Skateboarding Bulldog:  Daily - 11 am, 1 pm, 3 pm
• Sea Lion Encounter inside the Asparazone : Daily - 2 pm and 4:30 pm
• Chef of the Fest:  Daily - Demos and Competitions
• Deep-Fried Asparagus Eating Competition:  Saturday - 12 pm
• Asparazone:  Daily - Featuring Rides and Entertainment
• Hole-in-One Golf Competition:  Daily - On McLeod Lake
• Spear-it Run:  Saturday - 8:20 am
• Spear-Its of the Valley Pavilion near the Main Stage:  Daily - Beverages/shaded umbrella tables
• Recipe Contest:  Sunday - 12 pm
• Canstruction inside Home Expo:  Daily - Civic Auditorium
• Arts and Wine:  Daily - Martin Luther King Jr. Plaza
• Stockton Yacht Charters (additional charge):  Daily - San Joaquin Delta, board inside Weber Point

Plenty of Fun -  Be sure to check out the great asparagus dishes in Asparagus Alley including Deep Fried Asparagus, Asparagus Ice Cream, Asparagus Pasta, Asparagus Steak Burritos, Asparagus Steak Sandwich and new this year the Foster Farms Chicken Asparawrap.  There are alos tons of other tasty fair food vendors on "Spear-It Lane."  Thirsty? Try a tasty beverage in the Spear-Its of the Valley tent!  And you can't miss festival favorites - the Skyy Dogs  and Tyson, the Skateboarding Bulldog . Returning this year is the Velocity Circus  - guaranteed to be been a hit with everyone!  Kids will enjoy the many rides and games in the Asparazone including the Sea Lion Encounter , while adults can learn from the pros in the Chef of the Feast  kitchen. And shopping, there is plenty. Much to see and buy in the Arts & Crafts area, the Home & Garden Expo, the Small Business Expo, the Stockton Certified Farmers Market and much more 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  

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

Kids 12 and under are FREE with paying adult.

Group Tickets  Group rates available for groups of 20 or more. Please call the Stockton Convention & Visitors Bureau @ 877-778-6258. Group tickets must be purchased in advance. Group Rates: Teens : $5.00; Adults: $10.00; Seniors: $5.00

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PROHIBITED ITEMS:

The following items are prohibited and will not be allowed past the ADMISSION GATES AND SEARCH AREA.

ALL BAGS ARE SUBJECT TO SEARCH

PROHIBITED ITEMS MUST BE DISCARDED INTO TRASH CANS PRIOR TO ENTRY. WE ARE UNABLE TO HOLD ITEMS FOR PATRONS.

1. Alcohol of any kind
2. Animals
3. Bottles, glass, cans, plastic bottles
4. Coolers (large or small)
5. Frisbees
6. Bicycles, Rollerblades, Skateboards
7. Weapons of any kind
8. Water projecting devices
9. Shirts and Shoes Required