May 24-26, 2008, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

Snead’s Asparagus Farm

18294 Tidewater Trail

Fredericksburg, VA  22408

Emmett Snead, FDMA member, has done it again.  He has come up with another great idea to market his farm and products.  This family event will feature local chefs preparing a variety of asparagus dishes, a farmers market showcasing neighboring farms as well as Emmett's asparagus and sugar snap peas, and wine tastings by Mattaponi Winery.

Hamburgers and barbecue made from local beef and strawberry shortcakes using Westmoreland Berry Farm strawberries will also be available.  Fresh, locally made breads, asparagus, sugar snap peas, strawberries, and frozen beef, pork and lamb will be sold at the farmers market.

No admission.  Free parking.  Food is available a la carte.  Wine tastings will be $1 per person (must be 21 years of age or older). 

Directions:  From I-95, take (Massaponax) Spotsylvania exit 126, go south on Route 1 for ½ mile.  Turn left (south) on Route 17, go 10 miles.  Farm will on the right side of Route 17, 10 miles southeast of Fredericksburg.

For more information, contact Emmett Snead at 540.371.9328.

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