San Joaquin Asparagus Festival

Name: San Joaquin Asparagus Festival
Start: 2026-04-24
Location: San Joaquin County Fairgrounds, 1658 S Airport Way

Apr

Date

24 Apr (Friday)

Time

Fri, Apr 24 – Sun, Apr 26

Venue

San Joaquin County Fairgrounds, 1658 S Airport Way

Stockton, CA, United States

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The 40th Annual San Joaquin Asparagus Festival is scheduled to take place from April 24 to April 26, 2026, at the San Joaquin County Fairgrounds in Stockton, CA. This milestone event celebrates the region's agricultural heritage with a heavy focus on locally grown California Delta asparagus.

Tickets can be purchased online through Eventbrite or at the gate.

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Event Schedule & Location

Ticketing & Admission

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Important Visitor Tips

•Dates: April 24–26, 2026

•Location: San Joaquin County Fairgrounds, 1658 S. Airport Way, Stockton, CA

•Festival Hours:

•Friday & Saturday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM (Carnival extended until 10:00 PM)

•Sunday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM (Carnival extended until 9:00 PM)

•Adults (18-64): $18.00 at the gate (discounted pre-sale available for ~$15)

•Children (6-17), Seniors (65+), & Military: $12.00

•Children (5 & under): Free

•Pre-Sale Savings: Discounted tickets and all-day ride wristbands ($10 savings) are typically available at local Save Mart and Lucky's Markets starting in early April.

•Lucky's Markets

•Parking: $10.00 for vehicles and $5.00 for motorcycles (Cash Only).

•Asparagus Alley: The festival's centerpiece, featuring signature items like deep-fried asparagus, asparagus ice cream, and the new asparagus ravioli.

•Live Entertainment: Musical acts including Bee Gees Tribute, Banda Zeta, and Highway Vagabonds (Miranda Lambert Tribute).

•Family Fun: A "Midway of Fun" carnival, monster truck rides, a free petting zoo, and a kids' zone.

•Special Events: The Scholarship Pageant, live chef demonstrations, and a lowrider vehicle display.

•Clear Bag Policy: Only clear plastic, vinyl, or PVC bags (max 12" x 6" x 12") or one-gallon freezer bags are permitted.

•Food Tickets: Specialty items in Asparagus Alley and alcoholic beverages must be purchased with festival tickets, which are sold at booths throughout the grounds.

•Early Arrival: It is highly recommended to arrive early to avoid long entry lines and ensure specialty food items (like the ice cream) are not sold out.

Updated at 23 Mar 2026