DATES
2026 Empire Asparagus Festival
Saturday, June 6
10AM
Empire
Festival
$10; under 16, free
A day of peace, music & food. Featuring the Kick-yer-Assparagus 5K Fun Run/Walk, Glen Lake Community Library Pop Up Book Sale, Recipe Contest, Asparagus Eats with food vendors, local breweries & live music with Zinnia Dungjen, Andre Villoch & 5th Gear Band. Also catch the Asparagus Queen on Stilts, The Magic Lady Family Magic Show, & Ode to Asparagus Poetry Contest. Find 'Empire Asparagus Festival' on Facebook.
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