60th Annual Artichoke Food & Wine Festival Approves Donations of Proceeds to 15 Community Organizations

1. 60th Annual Artichoke Food & Wine Festival Approves Donations of Proceeds to 15 Community Organizations The Castroville Artichoke Food & Wine Festival has been dedicated to informing the public about the unique qualities of artichokes, but one of its main purposes is to also give back to the community. Castroville, California, July 15, 2019 — The Castroville Artichoke Food & Wine Festival has been dedicated to informing the public about the unique qualities of artichokes, but one of its main purposes is to also give back to thecommunity. Proceeds from the 2019 festival are being used to support 501c3 community organizations and activities that align with the festival’s mission. The board of directors of the 2019 Artichoke Food & Wine Festival approved donations to the following 15organizations: Hope, Horses & Kids -$2,200 North County Middle School Library - $2,500 Marina Lions Club -$2,000 Ashleigh Nicole Swain Memorial Scholarship -$2,000 Golden State Elite Gymnastics -$1,800

2. Cursillo in Christianity - $2,300 Sun Street Center -$1,000 North Salinas Athletic Booster Club (Baseball Team) - $1,000 Manzanita Park Playground -$1,000 North County Wrestling Team - $1,000 Ord Terrace Elementary School -$1,000 Monterey High Girls Basketball Team -$1,000 North County Bulldogs Cheer -$1,000 North County Recreation and Park District (Party on the Plaza) - $2,000 Ariel Theatrical Inc. for Transportation$500 The festival’s first-ever sponsor dinner was held June 27, 2019, at the Monterey County Fair & Event Center in Monterey. More than 100 guests attended and 44 sponsors honored. The event was catered by Showoff BBQ, with Grandma’s Catering providing a no-host bar, Ocean Mist Farms providing artichokes, and the Artichoke Festival board and committee members providing table service and support. The 60th anniversary Castroville Artichoke Food & Wine Festival was held June 1-2, 2019, at the Monterey County Fair & EventCenter. About the Castroville Artichoke Food & WineFestival The Castroville Artichoke Food & Wine Festival began in 1959 and has since developed to become a harvest festival to celebrate the iconic artichoke and region known as the “Artichoke Center ofthe World.” The festival features family-fun events for all ages and has been a primary source of fundingfor local non-profit groups for many years. For more information, visithttp://artichokefestival.org/. Contact: Marci BraccoCain Chatterbox PR Salinas, CA93901 (831)747-7455 http://www.artichokefestival.org/