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Stockton ASPARAGUS FESTIVAL
April 24-26, 2009
Official 2009 Guide
THIS GUIDE COURTESY OF MAGAZINESANJOAQUIN
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THE STOCKTON ASPARAGUS FESTIVAL!
Now in the 24th year, the Stockton Asparagus Festival has grown to be California’s largest charitable festival. In other words, no food festival in the state gives more money to charity. In fact, last year we achieved another record-breaking donation of $461,912 to local charities, the largest contribution in festival history. To date we have donated over $4.5 million to over 100 local non-profits in Stockton and San Joaquin County.
We are delighted to showcase our new look with the Celebrate Stockton theme. You’ll notice brightly colored banner blades with our new look displayed throughout the festival grounds. Also, volunteers and committee members will be wearing lime green cause ribbons to remind everyone that the primary purpose of the festival is giving to charity. Do your part and purchase two for $1! The ribbons are for sale at any of our five souvenir sales areas along with festival t-shirts, visors, cookbooks, and logo glassware.
The Festival partnership with the City looks forward to providing one of the most exciting entertainment venues in California. This new pocket guide is loaded with all the information you will need to enjoy your visit to the festival.
On behalf of the City of Stockton, our sponsors, committees, and volunteers, we welcome you to the “Best of the
West Food Fest.” Enjoy a wonderful time with family and friends! “The best is yet to come!”
Executive Director, Kate Post
President, Jerry Smith
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festival highlights
Papa Doo Run RunBreak out your suntan lotion and surfboard, because this renowned California band that covers Beach Boys favorites will have you ready for a beach party on the Stockton Waterfront. Friday, 4 p.m.- Main Stage
Skyy Dogs USACatch the Amazing Skyy Dogs and their
trainer Rockin Ray at the new Skyy Dogs Arena as they perform acrobatics, showcase their disc catching ability, and much more. Stop by and see why these
talented pups perform more than any other canine act in the country.
Daily, 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m.- Skyy Dogs Arena
Great Spear-It RunJoin over one thousand fitness enthusiasts in three events: a one mile run/walk, a 5K run/walk, and a five mile run to win awards and raise money for local non-profits. Sunday, 8 a.m.- Weber Ave.
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festival highlights
Mickey Thomas and StarshipThis well-known band, formerly known as Jefferson Starship, is the force behind the ‘80s hits “No Way Out,” “We Built This City,” “Sara,” and “Nothing Gonna Stop Us Now.” Saturday, 4 p.m.- Main Stage
Deep-Fried Asparagus Eating CompetitionCan Joey Chestnut win his fifth consecutive Deep-Fried Asparagus Eating Competition Champion title? Come see other top-ranked competitive eaters from around the country try to out-eat him and gobble their way to glory. Saturday, 12 p.m.- Main Stage
DOWNTOWN STOCKTON EVENTSArt Walk, April 10 - September 11
Hula Pub Crawl, April 17
Downtown Stockton Certifi ed Farmers’ Market, May 1 - October 30
Evenings on the Plaza, May 1 - September 26
Cinco de Mayo Parade, May 3
AIDS Walk, May 9
Mayor’s Hike & Bike, May 23
Bike to Work, May 26
All American Crawl, July 3
Taste of San Joaquin Festival, July 4-5
STAR Awards Ceremony and Reception, September 11
Open Air Asian and Farmers Market, Every Saturday, Year-Round
Costume Crawl, October 31
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festival highlights
Sea Lion EncounterNew to the festival this year, Dr. Hurley’s Sea Lions will be performing daily during the festival. But between performance times, there is always something to watch at this exciting display where you can get your photo taken with one of the animals. Daily, 11 a.m., 2 p.m., 4 p.m.- Weber Point Waterfront
The TubesThe Tubes are a high-energy musical act with hilarious songs and fun live performances. They are famous for such hits as “White Punks on Dope,” “Don’t Touch Me There,” “She’s a Beauty,” and “Talk to Ya Later.” Sunday, 4 p.m.- Main Stage
DelightsWaterfront Eatery
Newly renovated to match thehistorical setting of the Water-frontWarehouse, Delights Water-frontEatery is the perfect spot forbreakfast or lunch. Start your
Delights Waterfront EateryNewly renovated to match thehistorical setting of the WaterfrontWarehouse, Delights WaterfrontEatery is the perfect spot forbreakfast or lunch. Start your dayoff right with delicious morningeats and a personalized cup of Joefrom the full coffee bar, or stop infor lunch and savor your choice ofsoups, salads, sandwiches, or oneof the daily lunch specials. Delightsuses only the finest quality, locallygrown produce to ensure thatwhatever you order is as fresh ascan be.
445 W. Weber Avenue, #126Stockton, (209) 462-3401
HOURSMon-Fri: 7am – 4pm ● Saturdays: 9am – 3pmClosed Sundays
“Always leave time for playfulness and laughter”
-ROBERT MONDAVI
Beautiful Retail Center • Wine Tasting • Public ToursVisitor Center Open Everyday 10:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.5950 E. Woodbridge Rd. (1/2 Mile East of HWY 99)
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festival highlights
Celebrity KitchenWatch Martin Yan, KCRA 3 celebrities, and local chefs demonstrate their recipes to festival-goers. Ongoing, Civic Auditorium
Arts and Craft Vendors
Shop for treasures in an array of jewelry, wood, leather,
photography, and more from over one hundred vendors.
Ongoing, Martin Luther King Jr. Plaza
Hole in OneTake a swing at winning a $100,000 prize and a Mercedes Benz. Buy a ball for 50 cents, and shoot for a hole-in-one over McLeod Lake over 40 yards away. Golfers of all ages welcome! Ongoing, McLeod Park
Tyson the Skateboarding Bulldog
This pooch has been performing his skateboarding tricks to live audiences and on television for years, and no Asparagus
Festival would be complete without his amazing antics. Daily, 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m.-
near the Skyy Dogs Arena
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Showcasing the fi nest contemporary landscape artists of the region and handmade jewelry crafted by American designers.
115 S. School Street #14, LodiOpen: Tuesday - Saturday11 am – 5 pm
(209) 368-5123www.KnowltonGallery.com
Eight professional personal trainers to serve you
Private memberships available
Personal Training is all we do!
Individual or Group Training “Cross Fit” Training●
Youth Training ● Sports Specifi c Training Weight Loss & Nutritional Planning ● Cardio
Your $1 donation will benefit the San Joaquin American Red Cross & the Socorro Lopez Memorial Scholarship AND enter you in a raffle for a chance to win the treadmill donated by Fitness 360!
Come see Fleet Feet’s own Tony Vice run 45 HOURS!
840 W. Benjamin Holt (Lincoln Center South)
(209) 955-0360
Be Sure to Visit Fitness 360 At the Festival!Meet Our Personal Trainers & Enter a Drawing
for a Chance to Win Complimentary Personal Training Sessions & Private Memberships
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festival highlights
Strolling PerformersThe Dragon Knight Stilt-walkers, Flamingo and Flower, are a yearly crowd-pleaser who will be joined by other mobile acts Fables of the West and Big Momma Sue and the Banjo Man. Ongoing, Various Locations
Delta River CruiseCool off and take an inexpensive
break on a one-hour cruise on the Delta during a Delta River Cruise.
Catch one of the five launch times from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Daily, Launches from Weber Point South Seawall
Tony Vice’s Ultra-RunCome out and wish Tony Vice, owner of Fleet Feet in Stockton, luck as he attempts to run for 45 hours over the festival’s three days. During the daytime, he’ll be running on a treadmill at Fremont and Center St., and after hours, he’ll be jogging the streets of Stockton and Lodi. Starting 12 p.m. Friday, ending by participating in the Great Spear-it Run, 8 a.m. Sunday
Decorated Boat ParadeStockton Yacht Club will decorate their already beautiful boats to the nines and navigate them through the scenic festival waterways around Weber Point. Saturday, 2:30 p.m.- Weber Point
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TONY VICE’S45 HOUR ULTRA RUN
SKYY DOG ARENA
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Main Stage:1 p.m.The Sun Kings4 p.m. Papa Doo Run Run
DeCarli Stage:11 a.m. -12 p.m. Lodi Arts and Culture “Stepping Out”, Stockton Parks & Recreation “City Tappers”12-1 p.m. Crystal Image Featuring John Covert1-2:30 p.m. Lit by Lightning 2:30-3:30 p.m. The Advocates3:30-5 p.m. Sam Rudin: Boogie, Blues, and Jazz
5-6:30 p.m. Del Scorpion and the Stingers
Celebrity Kitchen:11 a.m. KCRA 312 p.m. Rancho San Miguel Chef1 p.m. Rima Barkett and Claudia Pruett2 p.m. Dean - The Lexington Hotel3 p.m. Rancho San Miguel Chef4 p.m. Richard Hyman - Le Bistro5 p.m. Richard Bartoni - The Great Plate
Ongoing:11 a.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m. Skyy Dogs USA11 a.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m. Tyson the Skateboarding Dog12 p.m., 2:30 p.m. Sea Lion Encounter
Friday
The Delicious LifeMuch more than just a collection of stores, Stockton’s famed THE MIRACLE MILE is fast becoming the center of haute cuisine, internationalfilms, diverse music and art performances that complement our unique, boutique shopping. There’s food, fun, furnishings and fashionall in a pedestrian-friendly outdoor destination…THE MIRACLE MILE.
The Miracle Mile... A Stockton Tradition
Pacific Avenue between Harding Way & Alpine and Harding Way between Lincoln & El Dorado(One mile north of the Downtown Waterfront)
StocktonMiracleMile.com209.948.MILE (6453)
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SaturdayMain Stage:12 p.m. IFOCE Deep-Fried Asparagus Eating Competition
1:30 p.m. Ryze the Band
4 p.m. Mickey Thomas and Starship
DeCarli Stage:10-11 a.m. Dance Extreme11 a.m. -12 p.m. Stockton School for the Performing Arts
12-1:30 p.m. Loki Rhythms
1:30-3:15 p.m. Latin Magic3:15-5 p.m. Mike Torres Band
5-6:30 p.m. Summitt
Celebrity Kitchen:11 a.m. KCRA 312 p.m. Martin Yan1 p.m. Rima Barkett and Claudia Pruett2 p.m. Martin Yan3 p.m. Emily Kendall – Kendall’s Culinary4 p.m. Martin Yan5 p.m. Rancho San Miguel Chef
Other:2:30 p.m.Decorated Boat Parade
Ongoing:11 a.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m. Skyy Dogs USA11 a.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m. Tyson the Skateboarding Dog12 p.m., 2:30 p.m. Sea Lion Encounter
Read Ray Bradbury’s ‘FAHRENHEIT 451’ with us!
April 24-May 30, 2009 Call for program dates and times
in Stockton: 937-8221 Countywide toll-free: (866) 805-7323
Visit online at www.stockton.lib.ca.us
The Big Read is an initiative of the National Endowment for the Arts in partnership with the Institute of Museum
and Library Services and Arts Midwest.
Read Ray Bradbury’s ‘FAHRENHEIT 451’ with us!
April 24-May 30, 2009 Call for program dates and times
in Stockton: 937-8221 Countywide toll-free: (866) 805-7323
Visit online at www.stockton.lib.ca.us
The Big Read is an initiative of the National Endowment for the Arts in partnership with the Institute of Museum
and Library Services and Arts Midwest.
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SundayMain Stage: 1 p.m. Powerage4 p.m. The Tubes
DeCarli Stage:10-11 a.m. PLAY-Multi Cultural Arts Network
11 a.m. -12 p.m. Los Danzantes del Puerto12:30-1:30 p.m.PLAY-Multi Cultural Arts Network1:30-2:15 p.m. Stockton Portsmen Barbershop Chorus2:15-3:15 p.m.Na Hoku Mai Kanoelani 3:15-4:15 p.m. Cesar Chavez High School Jazz Band4:15-5 p.m. Cesar Chavez High School Show Choir5-6:30 p.m. Waterloo – ABBA Tribute Band
Celebrity Kitchen:11 a.m. KCRA 312 p.m. Martin Yan1 p.m. Rima Barkett and Claudia Pruett2 p.m. Martin Yan3 p.m. Pat Resendes - 2008 Asparagus Festival Recipe winner4 p.m. Martin Yan5 p.m. Francois - Taste of Brittany
Ongoing:11 a.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m. Skyy Dogs USA11 a.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m. Tyson the Skateboarding Dog12 p.m., 2:30 p.m. Sea Lion Encounter
Other:8 a.m. The Kaiser Permanente Great Spear-It Run 11 a.m. Recipe Contest judging (Civic Auditorium)
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who’s participating
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Acro Electric
Apothecary Clothing Company
Aqua Step
Aroma Catering
Back and Neck Pain Specialists
Bank of Stockton
Bath Fitters
Berberian European Motors
Big Valley Ford
Body Tune-Up School
Brinks Home Security
Brock Ent.”Dippin Dots”
Brookfalls Water
CA BBQ
CA Highway Patrol
CA Women for Agriculture
California Asparagus Commission
California Shade
California Snack Company, Inc.
Carmen’s Taqueria
Circle J BBQ
City of Stockton Redevelopment
Classic Amusements
Comcast
Community Center for the Blind
Costco Wholesale
Create Air
CRM
CSC Security
Cutco
CVSHP
D&Q Southern Foods
Del’s Fashions
Delk Pest Control
Delta River Cruise
Department of Consumer Affairs
Eagles Nest Harley-Davidson
East-West Fashions
Elegant Toes
En Masse Marketing Corp.
Exclusive Designs
Family Leisure Products Softub
Festival Store
First 5 San Joaquin
First Baptist Church
Food 4 Less
For Those Special Moments
Fresh Asparagus
Frozen Fantasies
Fruit Friz
Fun & Game Rentals
Funnel Cake Express Inc.
Gemma Bella
Hall’s Window Center
House of Lumpia
HYCITE
Infineon Raceway
Investco Management & Development
Java J’z Mobile Cafe
John Robert Powers
Juanitas Foods
K-Designers
KCRA Channel 3
Knights of Columbus
L&R Enterprises Gifts 4 Less
Las Vegas Shades
Laser Craft
Leadership Stockton Alumni Associates
Lexington Waterfront Hotel
Lockeford Meat & Sausage
Lyman Waffle Cones & Smoothies
Maddix Inc. dba Tropix Optix
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Main Street Food Concessions
Mediterranean Corner
Milan’s Sports Collectibles
Milgard Windows
Moon River Corn Company
Nan’s Gourmet - Bistro Blends
Olde Tyme Kettle Korn
Once Upon A Toe
Pepsi Bottling Group
PG&E
Planetary Food Group
Port of Stockton
Presco Health Products
Primo’s Gourmet Food Co.
Prudential
R&C Thai-Chinese BBQ
Rancho San Miguel
REI
Rocky Mountian Chocolate Factory
Ryann’s Happy Day Pony Ride
S & B First Cook
San Joaquin Magazine
Scoop Shop
Screen & Shade Solutions
Sherrys Enterprise
Shirley Kay Jewelry
Sippin Good Enterprises
SOFAB
Stockton Back and Neck Pain
Stockton Conference & Visitors Bureau
Stockton Police Dept
Stockton Thunder/Stockton Lightning
Stroud Enterprises
SVC-West, L.P./GLA
Sweet Delights
The Healthy Gourmet
The New York Times
The Record
The Rib Joint
The Salt Project
The Strawberry Company
Totally Nuts
Treasures ‘n Gifts
Tres Classique Specialty Foods
Tropic Isle
US Marine Corps
Woodbridge Winery
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giving back
The annual Stockton Asparagus Festival is the not-to-be-missed event of the San Joaquin Valley, named in 2000 by Sunset magazine as the “Best of the West Food Fest.” What you might not know is how much of the money raised by the festival actually goes back into the community each year. Here’s how it works: Volunteers facilitate much of the work needed at the event, and then their donated time is converted into an hourly wage; at the end of it all, the earnings are donated to the organization each volunteer represents. The idea started twenty-four years ago, when festival co-founder and Stockton resident Joe Travale wanted to create an annual event to promote tourism throughout the entire county, and to bring money to the countless local non-profit organizations doing such great things in the community. The Asparagus Festival’s important role as a local fundraiser has only grown since then. The more hours
volunteers work, the more money they earn for their respective organizations. When
all the profits were counted, last year’s festival distributed $461,912 among
the charities involved. In the past 24 years, over $4.5 million dollars has been contributed back to local charities directly from the Stockton Asparagus Festival.
Charities BenefitTHE ASPARAGUS FESTIVAL’S ImPORTANT
ROLE AS A LOCAL FUNDRAISER HAS ONLy GROwN
The more hours volunteers work, the more money they earn for their respective organizations. When all the profits were counted, last year’s festival distributed $461,912.
indulge in asparagus
DO IT YOURSELFAsparagus MargaritaFill blender ¾ full of ice.8 oz. tequila.24 oz. store-bought margarita mix.10 pureed asparagus spears.Blend until desired consistency.Pour in a salted glass, squeeze fresh lime juice on top. Enjoy!
OFFICIAL ASPARAGUS FESTIVAL COOKBOOKInspired by the “Best of the West Food Fest.” Get your hands on a copy of the cookbook inspired by the festival. Filled with ideas from asparagus appetizers to “desserts and other goodies: You’re Kidding! There’s asparagus in here?” you’re sure to find something. Available through the Stockton Aparagus Festival website at asparagusfest.com
ASPARAGUS FOR ALLIn 2008, over 45,000 pounds of delicious asparagus were enjoyed by all. From deep-fried asparagus (45,000 orders), Asparagus Tri-tip Sandwiches (9,000 orders), Asparagus Burritos (4,000 orders), and pasta dishes (8,500 orders), to refreshing drinks and more, the Stockton Asparagus Festival offers bushels of different treats sure to please!
ASPARAGUS ALLEYIt’s ranked by some of the finest culinary critics in the country as one of the best food festivals in the West. That’s because Asparagus Alley offers delicious and unique dishes for all tastes. Come enjoy this truly special celebration of the Central Valley’s own ... asparagus!
Because the asparagus is grown locally, it’s the freshest you can get. In fact, much of the asparagus is cut fresh every day!
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