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Goodbye Artichoke Festival 2025
June 14 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Heartfelt Goodbye: After 65 Years, the Artichoke Festival Closes Its Doors
CASTROVILLE, (May 9, 2025
With deep gratitude and heavy hearts, the board of directors of the Artichoke Festival announces the official closure of the beloved annual event. After 65 unforgettable years celebrating the region’s agricultural heritage, artichoke royalty, and community spirit, the Artichoke Festival will not return in 2025.
This decision, made after months of thoughtful consideration, stems from the growing financial strain caused by increasing event production costs, insurance premiums, permitting requirements, and operational challenges that have made it no longer feasible to continue.
