stockton asparagus festival booklet (san joaquin magazine)

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Stockton ASPARAGUS FESTIVAL

April 24-26, 2009

Official 2009 Guide

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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

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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

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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.

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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.-

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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!

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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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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

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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


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


Other:8 a.m. The Kaiser Permanente Great Spear-It Run 11 a.m. Recipe Contest judging (Civic Auditorium)


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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

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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.

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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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