Artichoke Festival

June 10 - 11, 2023

Monterey County Fair & Event Center
Monterey, CA 93940

Status: Updated 2/6/2023

Celebrating our 63rd year, the Artichoke Festival celebrates the State Vegetable of California, the Artichoke! Have them steamed, fried, grilled, in burritos, tacos, soup, pasta, and more. The Artichoke Festival includes a Farmers Market, Wine Tasting, Chef Demos, Live Music, a Quilt Contest, Ag Education by local farmers, and more artichoke‑centric contests and kid's activities, all on the beautiful Monterey Peninsula. In the past decade, we've given back $300,000 to neighboring nonprofit organizations in our community. You'll love our small‑town vibe, great Central Coast weather, and the unique flavors & fun, focused on our favorite bud.

Admission: $10 - $20
Days/Hours Open: Sat 10am‑6pm, Sun 10am‑5pm
Address: 2004 Fairground Road, Monterey, CA 93940
Entertainment: 1 stage - Regional, Local. Music: BC BG BL CH CY ET FK FU LN RB RK RO TF Variety ??
Other Activities: farmers market, wine tasting, cooking demos, contests, kids' activities
Attendance: 4,500
# Food Booths: 16
# of Exhibitors: 70
Juried: no
Prize Money: na
Deadlines: Art & Craft: 04/28/2023
Music: 05/05/2023
Food: 04/28/2023
Promoter: Castroville Artichoke Festival, Inc.
Show Dir.: Linda Scherer
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Frequently Asked Questions:
Are children free to attend Artichoke Festival? Children 5 yrs or less are free.
Are masks required at Artichoke Festival? No, however all protocols as set forth by CDC and CDPH will apply.
Is Artichoke Festival all ages? Yes.
Is Artichoke Festival dog-friendly or service-animal only? Service-animals only. No animals or pets allowed in Farmer's Market.
Is Artichoke Festival handicap accessible? Yes.
Is Artichoke Festival rain or shine? Yes.
Will there be ATMs onsite at Artichoke Festival? Yes.