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Asparagus Festival

April 15-28: The claim to fame is the best deep-fried asparagus found anywhere. Organizers also say they have the finest celebrity-chef cooking-demonstration kitchens. This year, the celeb kitchens feature chef Martin Yan (of TV cooking shows and travelogues and the Yan Can restaurants in Santa Clara and Pleasant Hill, Calif.). Also: the Spear-Its of the Valley wine and beer pavilion, entertainment on two stages and more.

Where: Weber Point Events Center, 221 N. Center St.

Cost: $10, $5 ages 11 to 17, 10 and younger free.

Info: (209) 644-3740, www.asparagusfest.com.