Garlic Town, USA!

30+ YEARS OF FLAVOR
EAT, DRINK & GET STINKY WITH US
AT VERMONT’S BIGGEST FAMILY FARMERS’ MARKET

Saturday, September 5, 2026

10am-5pm in Downtown Bennington, Vermont

TICKETS GO LIVE ON MAY 1

Born from a humble farmers market and rooted in over 30 years of tradition, Garlic Town USA has grown into one of Vermont’s signature celebrations, where the streets of Bennington come alive each Labor Day weekend in a vibrant, garlic-scented gathering of farmers, makers, music, and community.

This is the ultimate garlic festival experience and a time honored tradition in New England. 

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  • "ITS MY FAVORITE SUMMER EVENT"

  • "ITS ALWAYS A STINKIN' GOOD TIME"

  • "A FAMILY TRADITION WE WON'T MISS"

  • Bunches of garlic bulbs hanging from dried stems at a market or farm stand.

    GARLIC!

    Fresh garlic bulbs, gourmet garlic-infused oils and sauces, garlic-themed merchandise, and innovative garlic-based culinary creations.

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  • A band performing live on an outdoor stage at the Garlic Town USA event with a banner behind them. The stage is decorated with plants and hats, and there is an audience watching. A young girl in a yellow hat and dress is dancing in front of the stage.

    LIVE MUSIC

    We have rockin’ live entertainment throughout the day, featuring local and regional artists!

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  • People ordering food at a green food truck with a black menu board listing garlic specials and standard prices, garlic bulbs hanging from the top, and customers lined up to place orders.

    FOOD VENDORS

    We’ll have 20+ different food trucks serving up all kinds of cuisines (with plenty of garlic of course!) 

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  • People enjoying drinks at an outdoor event or festival, smiling and clinking red cups.

    BEER & COCKTAIL BARS

    Grab a cold craft Vermont beer, wine, or garlic themed cocktail/mocktail from the bar tent!

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  • A cheese and charcuterie board with assorted cheeses, cured meats, fresh fruit, nuts, and a small bowl of dipping sauce.

    DEMONSTRATIONS

    Our activity and demonstration tent will host interactive events throughout the day during Garlic Town!

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  • Two young girls standing outdoors, one with curly hair wearing a pink dress, the other with straight blonde hair wearing a white jacket and purple shorts, smiling as bubble solution is directed at them by an adult.

    KIDS ACTIVITIES

    We’re committed to providing a fun and inclusive experience for families and visitors of all ages!

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A sponsor board for a community event featuring the names and logos of various sponsors, including Hoffman Car Wash, Coggin's Auto Group, The Bank of Bennington, Heritage Family Credit Union, Dartmouth Health, Southwestern Vermont Medical Center, Bennington Banner, Vermont News Media, and several upcoming sponsors marked as coming soon. The header says 'Presenting Sponsors' in green, and the overall layout has sponsor categories labeled in red and green text.
SPONSORSHIP
Red banner with white text reading "Vermont Signature Events".
Logo for the top 10 time-honored event of the Vermont Chamber of Commerce, featuring a stylized gold starburst and the text 'Top 10 Time-Honored Event'.
Yankee Magazine Best of New England Editors' Choice award badge
The word 'thrillist' written in bold, white, stylized font with a red outline on a white background.
Logo featuring a globe with North and South America, encircled by light blue lines, beside the text 'The Travel' in black capital letters.
Award ribbon for 2023 Reader's Choice from Bennington Banner and Manchester Journal in blue and gold.
Logo of US News & World Report with red and blue colors.
An image with the word 'ctpost' in large, bold, red letters on a white background.
Map showing southwestern Vermont with travel times to nearby cities: Burlington, VT less than 3 hours away; Concord, NH less than 2 hours away; Boston, MA less than 3 hours away; New York City 2 hours via Amtrak; Albany, NY less than 1 hour away.
VISITING THE REGION
 
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