This year, we're celebrating the springtime bounty of New Jersey farms with a contest dedicated to the versatile and delicious asparagus. Whether you dream up savory quiches or decadent pastries, showcase your culinary creativity using fresh, local asparagus as the star ingredient. Impress our judges with your originality, taste, and use of NJ's finest produce. All dishes must be turned in by 10:45am, judging starts at 11am.

NBC's own Produce Pete will be returning for a spring visit from 9am-11am! Pete and co-author Susan Bloom will be selling and signing their cookbook, "They Call Me Produce Pete". Pete will then be a guest judge for the Summthin' Asparagus contest!!

DJ Mr. Socks will also be in attendance as MC and spinning tunes for the day!

Pre-register for the contest here! Pre-registration is open until May 17th at 4pm, you may still register onsite May 19th by 10:45am.