SAN JOAQUIN ASPARAGUS FESTIVAL

Lots of animals for the little ones to see!

There will be Pigs, Goats, Sheep.... Oh My! 

Miniature Donkey, Miniature Pony, Rabbits,

Chickens, Ducks, Lambs, Geese, Quail, 

Peacock, Llama, Baby Cow and More!

Pony Rides availabe at an additional cost.

Train Rides available  throughout the festival at designated locations marked on the map below with a train icon.

Enjoy a ride through the festival grounds as the comical train conductor brings a smile to your face and makes you giggle.

Come listen to the sounds of the Caribbean with the Spice Islander - Steel Drummer playing all through out the day in between the chef demonstrations on the Cooking Demo Stage!

Deep Fried Asparagus & Asparagus Ice Cream with plenty of seating to enjoy all the delicious Asparagus food the festival has to offer!

Deep Fried Asparagus - $15

Ranch Dip - $1

Asparagus Ice Cream - $5

2024 ACTIVITIES

Featuring Delicious Asparagus Food and the Michelob Ultra Beer Tent. Asparagus dishes that have premiered at the San Joaquin Asparagus Festival include some of  the following:

Asparagus Lumpia, Pulled Pork Sandwich with Asparagus Slaw, Asparagus Chicken Bowl, Asparagus Waffles, Roasted Asparagus, Asparagus Philly Cheesesteak, Asparagus Corn Dogs, Asparagus Polish Corn Dogs, Asparagus Chili Cheese Fries, Asparagus Nachos, Asparagus & Cauliflower Bits with Cranberry and Chicken, Chicken, Steak & Vegan Asparagus Burritos, Asparagus Tostada, Asparagus Quesadilla, Jamaican Jerk Chicken Asparagus, Asparagus Tri Tip, Asparagus Pasta, Bacon Wrapped Asparagus, Asparagus Pizza, Steamed Asparagus with Garlic Butter, Asparagus Fried Rice & LoMein, Mac & Cheese with Asparagus, Asparagus Margarita's and MORE!!!

Saturday 4/13

12:30 pm Opening Ceremonies ft. East Union High School JROTC Lancer Battalion Color Guard and Stockton Police Dept. Chaplain 

1:00-4:00 pm San Joaquin Asparagus Festival Scholarship Pageant 

Sunday 4/13

12:30 pm Opening Ceremonies ft. Girl Scouts Heart of the Central Valley Color Guard and Stockton Police Dept. Chaplain

1:00-2:30 pm Asparagus Princess Showcase 

2:30-3:30 pm Sparkle Sisters
 

The Midway of Fun is sure to bring excitement to the whole family with their array of amusement rides and games along with good ole fashion carnival food! Brass Ring Amusement’s Midway of Fun is a family owned and operated carnival business which has served the California Fair industry since 1991.

Their goal is to provide you an exciting carnival experience for those both young and young at heart that focuses on providing the following items, all which encompass our values of safety, honesty in entertainment, incredible customer service, and affordability.

Watch some of our local chef's cook up some mouth watering Asparagus themed dishes all weekend long!

FRIDAY, APRIL 12TH

1PM - DAVE ROYCE

3PM & 5PM - JEFF LOVOTTI

SATURDAY, APRIL 13TH & SUNDAY, APRIL 14TH

1PM - DAVE ROYCE

3PM & 5PM - HARRY FONG