Stockton, California is a culturally diverse city that celebrates its uniqueness and individuality. Some of the distinctive features of this city are that it is the location of the University of the Pacific , which has existed there since it transferred from San Jose in 1924. In addition the Pacific McGeorge School of Law is located there as is the Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry. And something that distinguishes this city from all the others throughout the state, even more so than the academic institutions that exist there, is the annual Asparagus Festival , which is a favorite for residents and draws people from all over to sample some of the original recipes and daring creations.

The hotels Stockton are frequently full when the Asparagus Festival is taking place and guests are coming not only from near by cities but from all over the country. In addition to plenty of available fresh asparagus there are great recipes to try and cool live music to enhance the atmosphere and experience. In addition to providing great cooking ideas for asparagus, the festival is intended to provide a great time to entire families and there are various activities and features aimed at people of all ages.

The festival usually takes place in April and is already scheduled for April 15th through the 17th of next year. Some of the activities that will be part of next year’s festival include kids entertainment options, the hole in one golf activity and an eating competition among many other things. In addition to the great bands and musicians that will perform throughout the three day festival there are other entertainment attractions. From the sea lion encounter to the Velocity Circus there is something going on at the aspargus festival for everyone. And even if you think you don’t like this healthy and diverse vegetable, by the time you leave the festival you will be sure that you love it and can’t wait to try some of the new recipes you’ve discovered.

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