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National Artichoke Day
March 16
U.S. March 16 is National Artichoke Day, a day to celebrate and chow down on these nutritious, delicious plants. Artichokes are from the Mediterranean and are one of the oldest foods in the world — the Greeks and Romans ate them in the 8th century!
Origins: National Artichoke Day is celebrated on March 16th. The Artichoke Festival, which celebrates artichokes, takes place in Castroville, California, on the first or second weekend of June each year.