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For Melanie and Tim Griffith, the past few years have seen growth in their catering and meal prep/delivery service Mel and Fell. The COVID-19 pandemic helped spur the food delivery side even as it devastated their event catering business. But just as they were hitting their stride, Tim suffered an injury, which they are now recovering from. “I banged my head and got a brain bleed,” he says. As a result, they cut back on some of their larger events to concentrate on their meal preparation business. And as their business continues to grow, they are working with a renewed appreciation for what they have and what they can bring to the table. “We’re doing good,” says Mel.

The Empire Asparagus Festival— once lovingly dubbed one of the world’s weirdest festivals by MSN.com—returns for its 20th year on June 3. The fête includes local asparagus eats, great music, and fun activities for all generations. Read the story for the full lineup.