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June 10-12, 2016

43rd Annual National Asparagus Festival Section C June 9, 2016

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NAF Information Booth has it all

The National Asparagus Festival’s Information Booth is a great place to get decked out in this year’s patriotic theme of “We Want You to Love Aspara'Gus,' #voteforGus." "As many of you know it's an election year, and our preferred candidate is Gus!" the National Asparagus Festi-

val website, www.nationalasparagusfestival.org/, states.

The information booth is again located in NAF Office, 16 S. State St., in downtown Hart, (next to LaFiesta).

The booth/office will be open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, June 10 and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, June 11.

Asparagus enthusiasts and members of the NAF board will be on hand to sell festival T-shirts, recipe books, souvenirs, asparagus novelties and provide the latest festival information. They also will be able to answer questions and provide directions to festival-goers.

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Hart UMC to serve asparagus dinner

The talented cooks from the Hart United Methodist Church, 308 State St., in Hart will serve up a tasty asparagus-themed meal after the Joan Glover NAF Royale Parade Saturday, June 11.

Dishes on the menu include, ham, chicken, mashed potatoes and gravy, roasted asparagus, at least three different

varieties of asparagus salad, asparagus cake and much more.

The meal will be served from 4-6 p.m. and the public is welcome attend. Tickets are $10 for adult and $5 for children and can be purchased at the door.

Takeout meals are available for those unable to stay for dinner.

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Carl Fuehring named Joan Glover NAF Royale Parade Grand Marshal Golden Township farmer Carl Fuehring has been named Grand Marshal of the Joan Glover NAF Royale Parade Saturday, June 11.

Fuehring was born in Hart Township near Crystal Lake in the area known as “Little Switzerland.” He grew up learning about raising tart cherries, Christmas trees and asparagus.

After graduating with a teaching degree from Michigan State University, Carl

We join in celebrating the 42nd National Asparagus Festival Thanks to all the Growers, Processors and Businesses for your promotion of asparagus across the country!

and his wife, Pat, returned to Oceana County with their young family.

Fuehring's first summer job was picking asparagus and he attributes his success to his friend Johnny Tovar, who taught him the “fine art of profitably and comfortably picking this tender crop.”

Fuehring is the host of the annual NAF Farm Tour (see page 12 for more details), which is a festival favorite.

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Activities galore in the Kidz Zone

A free Kidz Zone for children and their families will be located in downtown Hart near the Hart Commons during the National Asparagus Festival.

The fun will run from 4-6 p.m. Friday, June 10 and re-open at 10 a.m.

Saturday, June 11. The Kidz Zone will shut down during the parade and pick back up from 3:30-5:30 p.m.

This event is sponsored by Great Lakes Energy.

In addition to the Kidz Zone Hart Commons will host the famous Cirque Amongus, a circus inspired act, Friday from 6:30-7:30 p.m. sponsored by Huntington Bank.

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Rocket Fuel Haulers to play entertainment tent

The newly crowned Asparagus Queen will introduce the The Rocket Fuel Haulers as they are set to preform Saturday evening, June 11 in the NAF Entertainment Tent at Hart Pizza, 105 E. Main St. The concert is set to begin at 7 p.m. and will feature a mix of classic rock tunes.

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Joan Glover NAF Royale Parade to feature the Scottville Clown Band The Joan Glover NAF Royale Parade is an extravagant display of various bands, floats, queens, dignitaries and antique vehicles and is the largest parade in Oceana County. This parade is a long-time community favorite and attracts people from all over the State of Michigan.

The Saturday afternoon, June 11 parade will begin at the south end of State Street at the Oceana County Fair Grounds in Hart at 2 p.m. and will then travel north on State Street.

The world famous Scottville Clown The parade is sponsored by Great Band will again take part in the pa- Lakes Energy and is the focal point of rade bringing smiles to the faces of the National Asparagus Festival. young and old with their zany costumes and musical talents.

After months of planning and weeks of redesigning the NAF float will make its debut to introduce our newly-crowned asparagus royalty.

The Joan Glover NAF Royale Parade, named in loving memory of NAF Board President Leroy Glover’s beloved late wife.

Clown band mini concert to follow parade Didn't get enough of the Scottville Clown band during the parade? Then head on over to the entertainment tent at Hart Pizza, 105 E. Main St., for the clown band's family friendly mini concert at 3:30 p.m.

This concert is free and limited seating will be available.

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NAF Food Show all about asparagus

See versatilely of asparagus first hand at the National Asparagus Festival’s Food Show.

Sample a wide variety of asparagus dishes made by the folks that really know how to cook it. Asparagus appetizers, salads, main dishes and desserts will be ready to greet your taste buds.

The food show will take place at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 109 Washington St., in downtown Hart from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, June 11. The cost at the door is $5 for adults, $3 for children aged 5 to 12, and children under 5 are free.

There will be winners in every category, and festival-goers can cast their

vote for the “People’s Choice Award.”

This year’s Food Show is sponsored by the Michigan Asparagus Advisory Board and will include a visit from the newly crowned Asparagus Queen and Runner-Up.

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Oceana County Airport pancake breakfast Sunday The final event of the National Asparagus Festival is the annual Fly-In/ Drive-In Breakfast at the Oceana County Airport, 1805 W. Baseline Rd., Sunday, June 12 from 7:30 a.m. to noon.

Members of the Oceana County Airport Association and Rotary Club will be on hand to serve up a delicious meal of pancakes with "fresh Oceana fruit topping," scrambled eggs and sausage.

A number of styles of aircrafts will be on display, and you never know what might just fly-in.

Fresh asparagus will be distributed as door prizes and asparagus will also be for sale.

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Breakfast is $7 for adults, $3 for children 5-12 and children 4 and under eat for free.

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Shelby State Bank is proud to support Oceana County’s Farming Heritage thetoNational Festival.

Shelby State Bank isand proud support Asparagus Oceana County’s Congratulations on 39 of this great community event.

Farming Heritage andyears the National Asparagus Festival.

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Registration begins at 7:30 AM, at the Dune Town Mall Price & $15/person, $25/couple (includes dinner, entertainment, & pageant Houghton 10 pm - 6 pm Arts Crafts Fair Downtown Hart in front of the Courthouse in Silver Lake. Race is at 9 AM, beginning and ending 3:30 PM: “Scottville Clown Band” Sponsored by Asparagus Pageant Shelby HSJazz Cafeteria/Auditorium at the Dune Town Mall.

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Arts & craft fair to have something for everyone The Oceana County Courthouse lawn, 100 State St., in downtown Hart, will be brimming with creativity during this year’s National Asparagus Festival Arts & Crafts Fair. This two-day event is completely full with vendors from all over the State of Michigan and surrounding states coming to showcase their homemade or homegrown items. Bella Gardens Farm Store will again be on site selling fresh asparagus.

The arts and craft fair will be open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, June 10 and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, June 11.

According to NAF Board member and Arts & Crafts Fair Coordinator Jessica Woodworth, the 2016 arts and craft fair will feature "many new vendors" and a number of returning festival favorites.

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Spear-It 5k Run/Walk starts asparagus Saturday The 27th Annual SpearIt 5K Run/Walk will be sweeping through downtown Silver Lake Saturday, June 11 as part of the National Asparagus Festival.

Participants will be treated to a breathtaking view of the Silver Lake Sand Dunes as they complete the multi-faceted course. The race starts at 9 a.m. in front of the Dune Town Mall, where the finish line also will be located.

This year, Hometown Pharmacy is sponsoring the popular event.

The Asparagus Queen

and Runner-up will be on hand to distribute water, trophies and medals.

Race day registration fee is $23. Those planning to walk the race course will be required to pay an $18 fee.

Race day registration will begin at 7:30 a.m. All pre-registered participants will receive a 2016 SpearIt 5K T-shirt, while same day registrants will only receive a T-shirt on a firstcome, first-served basis.

There will be post-race refreshments and asparagus for all participants.

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Asparagus Advocate — June 9, 2016 — Page 11

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Farm tour to showcase asparagus harvest

Get up close and personal with the National Asparagus Festival’s star attraction, asparagus, and see how it's grown Saturday, June 11.

The ever-popular Asparagus Farm Tour, sponsored by Pixel Grafix Studio, will depart from the NAF Information Center at NAF Office, 16 S. State St., in downtown Hart. Passengers will be loaded onto a bus at 9:45 a.m. and the tour leaves at 10 a.m. Space on the farm tour bus is limited and maps to the farm will be available for those who are unable to secure a seat on the bus.

Golden Township farmer and 2016 Joan Glover NAF Royale Parade Grand Marshal Carl Fuehring

will host the 45 to 60 minute tour. Fuehring will discuss how asparagus is picked and how fast it can grow. He will also field questions about farming asparagus.

Longtime Oceana County resident and former Mrs. Asparagus Stacia Erickson is the tour guide and offers many interesting facts and stories on the bus ride to the farm.

The tour will showcase workers harvesting asparagus and provide the opportunity to talk with growers about their part in the asparagus industry.

There is no charge to take part in the farm tour, however, donations are accepted.

Proud Supporters of the National Asparagus Festival and the entire grower community... from Arbre Farms and Willow Cold Storage

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