WGBY Asparagus Festival Offers Live Music, Kids’ Games, Beer Tasting and More on the Hadley Town Common

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The WGBY Asparagus Festival returns to the Hadley Town Common on Saturday, June 3 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. to once again celebrate the region’s legacy of agriculture and community. The family-friendly outdoor event features over 90 local food, crafts, and agricultural vendors at a Farmer’s & Makers’ Market. In addition, there will be entertainment displays, kids’ games and, mostly excitingly, a live visit from PBS Kids character Curious George. Starting at 2 p.m., bands Western Den and Parsonsfield will perform live. The bands were selected by Northampton-based Signature Sounds. Over a dozen Pioneer Valley culinary artisans, local brewers, and regional food vendors will offer a wide variety of snacks and meals. Taste original dishes from Mi Tierra, Esselon Café, or Spoleto. Visit the Wheelhouse Farm, UMass Dining, or Hadley Fry King food trucks. Or, go on the sweeter side and sample asparagus-flavored ice cream from Flayvours of Cook Farm, maple treats from the North Hadley Sugar Shack, or a specialty from The Florence Pie Bar. In addition, a large craft beer tent will provide tasting opportunities from popular local breweries (craft beer tasting tickets available at wgby.org/beer). The WGBY Asparagus Festival is open to the public and free with recommended donation of $5 per person. Donations directly benefit public television and education efforts in the western New England region.