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Garlic Town USA is Vermont’s premier garlic festival, held annually in Bennington, Vermont over Labor Day weekend. Featuring 100+ curated vendors, garlic farmers, food trucks, live music, and family-friendly experiences, it’s one of New England’s top food festivals.

Garlic Town USA takes place every Labor Day weekend in downtown Bennington, Vermont. Exact dates, hours, and location details are available on our Tickets page.

Yes! Garlic Town USA is designed for all ages, with kids activities, live entertainment, open spaces, and interactive experiences for the whole family.

Yes! Tickets will be available online starting May 1st and at the gate. Buying online ahead of time is strongly encouraged.

Yes! Check the Tickets page for the latest pricing, discounts, and packages.

Garlic Town USA features a curated foodie experience with food trucks, international cuisine, and regional favorites—all with a garlic twist.

Yes, many vendors offer vegetarian and vegan-friendly options. There’s something for everyone to enjoy.

Yes! Enjoy craft Vermont beer, cocktails, and other beverages at our beer and cocktail bars. Valid ID is required.

No. We encourage guests to enjoy the wide variety of food and drinks offered by our vendors.

Absolutely. Garlic Town USA features authentic garlic farmers and growers offering a wide variety of fresh, locally grown garlic and specialty products.

Many vendors offer free tastings, allowing you to sample products before purchasing—one of the most popular features of the festival.

You’ll find a curated mix of garlic farmers, artisan food producers, craft vendors, and specialty goods from across Vermont and New England.

Yes! Enjoy live music all day from regional bands and performers, along with chef demonstrations and interactive workshops.

Yes, Garlic Town USA includes a variety of structured and unstructured kids activities, making it a great destination for families.

Chef demonstrations feature expert chefs and local farmers sharing cooking techniques, recipes, and insights using garlic and seasonal ingredients.

Parking information, including locations and transportation options, is available on our Maps and Event Guide page.

No, we don’t allow pets as garlic is harmful for most animals and we want to ensure a safe experience for all attendees and their pets.

NOT ALLOWED: Pets, coolers, outside alcohol, smoking, vampires.

ALLOWED: Bags, folding chairs, wagons, strollers, garlic lovers. 

Garlic Town USA strives to be accessible to all guests. Please contact us or check the Plan Your Visit page for specific accessibility information.

Yes! Garlic Town USA is committed to sustainability through composting, waste sorting, and encouraging vendors to use eco-friendly packaging as part of our near zero-waste initiative.

We welcome volunteers to help make Garlic Town USA a success. Visit our Volunteer page to learn more and sign up.

Vendor participation is curated to ensure a high-quality experience. Visit our Vendor page to join the waitlist.