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Beloved Monterey County food festival announces permanent closure

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(KRON) - A Monterey County festival that has been in production for more than six decades has announced its closure. The city of Castroville has had its last Artichoke Festival, the festival announced on Friday. According to the festival, the event celebrated the region's agricultural heritage, artichoke royalty and community spirit. The festival's board cited […]
The beloved Monterey County food festival, known as the Artichoke Food & Wine Festival, has been canceled for the second consecutive year due to the ongoing challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. The festival, which typically attracts thousands of visitors to the Monterey County Fair & Event Center in June, was canceled to ensure the safety of attendees, vendors, and staff. Organizers expressed their disappointment but emphasized the importance of prioritizing public health. They are hopeful for a return in 2022 and encouraged the community to continue supporting local businesses and artisans in the meantime.

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