This year’s Artichoke Festival theme, “Where Fun Blossoms,” extends beyond the traditional celebration of artichokes, and introduces a very special attraction:
The Culinary Bazaar!
Along with our long-time favorites—artichokes grilled, steamed and in burritos and tacos, we are thrilled to welcome new and exciting taste-masters to the artichoke fold. Chef Todd Fisher and his Bear & Flag Roadside eatery is a highlight of our new Culinary Bazaar, which features a variety of pop-up restaurants in permanent food booths, serving artichoke dishes guaranteed to surprise and delight.
Paricipants

Bear & Flag Roadside
Todd Fisher
Chef Todd’s signature Castroville Artichoke Burgers, plus a new take on a Festival star, Fried Artichoke Hearts with unique Chow Chow Mayo!
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Richard Nannie
Artichoke mac & cheese, grilled loaded arti hearts topped with brisket or pulled pork, smoked tri-tip sandwiches, and more.
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Sammich’d
David Pasculli
Pork shoulder sandwich with slaw and seared artichokes and artichoke lemon aioli, an artichoke grilled cheese sandwich special for kid’s, and unique sauces.
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Zeny Windham
Filipino flavors of Adobo and Shanghai chicken or pork with lumpia and pansit, with artichokes, of course.
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