The official start of the UK’s eight-week asparagus season (23rd April – 21st June) launches with the Great British Asparagus Run. It celebrates the first-cut round of asparagus with all the pomp and ceremony you’d expect on Saint George’s Day.
The Run traditionally begins at the National Trust’s only pub - the Vale of Evesham’s Fleece Inn. Following a morning of festivities, the newly-harvested spears are escorted by a fleet of Morgan Cars to destinations such as Parliament and Buckingham Palace.
Following the Run, Worcestershire goes asparagus crazy throughout May and June. Scores of pubs and restaurants serve asparagus-themed menus whilst shops sell an array of asparagus products ranging from sausages, jam, ice cream and even soap.
Visitors to the county can hop on an Asparabus on 15th, 22nd or 29th May for a tour of the local growers to learn more about the venerated vegetable as well as enjoy cookery demonstrations and tastings.
Bigger and better than ever, 2013 features Asparafest on 11/12th May – the horticultural answer to The Big Chill combining great music, food, drink and fun within a festival setting.
The celebrations culminate at the end of May over the Bank Holiday weekend with the Bretforton Silver Band Asparagus Auction.
The celebrations have been recognised as one of the UK’s most eccentric with appearances by Gus the Asparagus Man, fortune telling by asparamancer Jemima Packington and the crowning of the King of Asparagus.
To find out more about the British Asparagus Festival 2013, please visit
www.britishasparagusfestival.org
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