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Stockton, CA
Years ago, the Asparagus Festival featured a fabulous Elton John impersonator/performer. Another year, the debut of Asparagus Ice Cream. Later, the introduction of a contest in which members of the International Federation of Competitive Eating (IFOCE) vying for the championship title at the Deep Fried Asparagus Eating Contest.
It just gets better and better!
This festival has outgrown its humble beginnings on the north side of town and has moved downtown to the Stockton Waterfront. Parking may be a bit further away, but you no longer have to walk through a dirt field now (and admit it, you could use the exercise).
But, that's besides the point. The focus here is ASPARAGUS - deliciously firm, bright green stalks which are generally good for your health unless you take a break from your diet (ha) and opt for the popular specialty, Deep Fried Asparagus. Love it as much as I do? Sign up for the Deep Fried Asparagus Eating Contest and you may find yourself competing against the famous mouths of Eater X, Pat Bertoletti and Joey Chestnut.
Did I mention the last time I watched Bertoletti, he was washing down dish after dish of spears with fruit punch? Now that's a competitor!
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