The Artichoke Festival is Proud to Unveil Its Exciting Calendar of Events for 2024 and 2025. More Than Just the Celebrated Artichoke Festival, It Offers a Diverse Range of Experiences for the Community to Enjoy.

The Artichoke Festival is Back With a Fantastic Theme:

“Artichoke Festival: Where Fun Blossoms”

Experience a Culinary Adventure, Music, Wine Tasting, and More!

Schedule:

Friday, June 7, 2024

6:00pm - Darren Carter

7:00pm - Justin Rivera

8:00pm - K-von

Saturday, June 8, 2024

Main Stage:

11:00am - Queen Contest

1:00pm - Ocean Mist Presentation

1:30pm - John Michaels Band

3:00pm - Artkchoke Eating

3:30pm - Castaneda

4:00pm - Chicano All Stars

5:30pm - Tinman

7:30pm - Red Corvette

Kids Stage:

11:30am - Artichoke Festival - Bouncing Animal Race

12:00pm - Blue Zones Project - Vegetable Coloring

1:00pm - Blue Zones Project - Hula Hoops

2:00pm - Happy Birds - Live Bird Show

3:00pm - Hope Horses & Kids Craft

4:00pm - Happy Birds - Live Bird Show

Chef Demo's:

11:00am - Chef David Pasculli, Owner and Chef, Sammich'd

12:00pm - Chef Brandon Miller, Owner and Chef, Paella Llc

1:00pm - Chef Mike Fischetti, Executive Chef, the Pocket

2:00pm - Chef Kurt Boucher, Executive Chef, Montrio

3:00pm - Chef Sarah Cook, Owner and Chef, Café Carmel

4:00pm - Chef Kevin Fisher, Executive Sous Chef at Sea Root, Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & SPA

Wine Tasting:

12:00pm - Wine Pouring Begins

2:00pm - Raffle Drawing - Barrel of Wine

8:00pm - Wine Pouring Ends

Sunday, June 9, 2024

Main Stage:

12:00pm - Mariachi Estelar Artichoke Eating at 1pm

1:30pm - Castaneda

2:00pm - Chicano All Stars

4:30pm - Banda Imperial De San Jose CA

Kids Stage:

11:00am - Hope Horses & Kids Race

12:00pm - Monterey Museum of Arts - Print Making With Artichokes

1:00pm - Happy Birds - Live Bird Show

2:00pm - Monterey Museum of Arts - Print Making With Artichokes

3:00pm - Happy Birds - Live Bird Show

4:00pm - Sugar + T - Bath Bombs With Kids

Chef Demo's:

12:00pm - Chef Brandon Miller, Owner and Chef, Paella LLC

1:00pm - Chef Luis Osorio, Executive Chef, Rio Grill

2:00pm - Chef Tony Baker, Bakers Bacon

3:00pm - Chef Jeffrey S. Walker, Sous Chef, Tarpy's

Wine Tasting:

12:00pm - Wine Pouring Begins

2:00pm - Raffle Drawing - Barrel of Wine

5:00pm - Wine Pouring Ends

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Date: June 8-9, 2024

Time: Saturday: 11am - 9pm

Sunday: 11am - 6pm

Location: Monterey County Fair and Event Center

2004 Fairground Road Monterey, CA 93940

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