Empire Asparagus Festival May 16

Just knowing the Empire Asparagus Festival is but a week away makes me smile. Plentiful local produce will soon be here!

Now in its fifth year, the festival is scheduled for May 16-18, and includes a poetry contest, cook off, fun run, Asparagus Fest dinner, local wine tasting, kids games and of course, the Asparagus Parade, where saluting asparagus is required!

A free northern Michigan premiere screening of the documentary Asparagus! Stalking the American Life will kick off the festival on Friday, May 16, at 8 p.m. in the Empire Town Hall. Visit the movie's website to view the trailer or download a few asparagus recipes.

Check out the schedule for details.

Now this is the one situation where I can say with sincerity, "Go Green!"

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