Thistle be Fun!

Activities & Events:

• AGRO ART Competition: AGRO art is 3-dimensional fruit and vegetable artwork. This quirky competition fosters imagination, creativity and fun for both participants and the viewing public.
• PARADE: Our sanctioned parade is one of the largest and most colorful of its kind.
• MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT: Two days of live music! Everything from Swing to Mariachi, Country to 50's Rock & Roll.
• CHILDREN'S ACTIVITIES: Games, face paints, clowns, stilt walkers, puppets and more!
• FOOD: Artichokes fried, sautéed, grilled, marinated, pickled, fresh, and creamed in soup. Plus foods from the many ethnic groups that give this area its character.
• COOKING DEMOS: The area's finest showcase the versatility and unique techniques for preparing and using artichokes.
• WINE TASTING: Sample the best from the area's award winning producers.
• ARTS & CRAFTS: Unique gifts and apparel crafted by artisans from throughout the country. Plus artichoke souvenirs galore!
• FARMERS MARKET: Artichokes and more, fresh from the heart of the salad bowl.
• FIELD TOURS: Hop a bus to the artichoke patch for grower talks and photo ops.
  

Pal Run - This 10k & 5K run/walk through Castroville's artichoke fields has been scheduled for May 9, 2010 - one week before the actual Artichoke Festival. The run/walk through the artichoke fields along the beautiful Monterey coastline and adjacent to the wetlands of Elkhorn Slough is considered a runner's paradise.

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