Saturday, August 15, 2026

10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Hutchinson, MN

Volunteer and get free tickets (and more)!

The Crow River Chapter of the Minnesota Sustainable Farming Association puts on this premier event for lovers of garlic, great local foods and good times! Featuring fantastic foods, celebrity chefs, marvelous music, area artisans, goofy games and lots of garlic - all in support of a healthy environment and vital rural communities in Minnesota.

“Fun-filled, family-friendly and fragrant.”

Volunteer at the Garlic Festival!

As a non-profit organization, volunteers are the heart and soul of the Garlic Festival. This event wouldn’t be possible without the amazing community of over 100 volunteers who donate thousands of volunteer hours. The Garlic Festival offers many unique event volunteer opportunities the day of the event, as well as year-round opportunities as a Festival Coordinator.

Explore the Festival

See a great video about the festival’s food HERE.

Concessions & Vendors

Music & Acts

Live Entertainment

Wine & Craft Beer

Chef Demonstrations

MN Garlic Growers

Garlic Growing Contest

Stinky News

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