Carp Garlic Festival

Festival Highlights

Carp Garlic Festival 2025

Saturday, August 16 (8:00 AM – 3:00 PM)

Sunday, August 17 (10:00 AM – 3:00 PM)

Carp Fairgrounds – 3790 Carp Road, Carp, ON

Celebrating 35 years of bringing agriculture and community together with the return of the Carp Garlic Festival. Join us for two full days of garlic, food, music, and family fun at one of the region’s best-loved harvest festivals.

What to Expect

Lots of local garlic vendors selling fresh bulbs, seed garlic, braids, black garlic, and more
Artisan food products featuring garlic, including dips, oils, preserves, sauces, and spice blends
Live garlic-growing demos and educational talks from Ontario garlic experts
Hands-on workshops including garlic growing and garlic braiding
The return of the popular Garlic Tasting Tent
Activities for kids, live music, and a wide variety of food court offerings
Sunday-only bonus programming including chef demos and garlic-themed presentations

Festival Highlights

Celebrating the Carp Farmers’ Market’s 35th anniversary all weekend long
Market history displays, commemorative merchandise, and special anniversary surprises
The return of the ever-popular Garlic Shots – try if you dare!
Garlic braid raffle, with both the garlic shots and raffle supporting the West Carleton Food Access Centre

Visitor Info

Admission is free
Free parking available on site
Event runs rain or shine
ATM on site
Plan to arrive early for the best selection

Saturday Programming

🎶 Music Tent: Zachary Martin

KIDS CLUB – Both Days, all day:

Garlic Painting with Barb Hare of Farm Experience School Crafts – in the Rotunda Barn
Garlic Colouring Pages – at the KIDS’ CLUB Corner in the Exhibit Hall Barn

Tasting Tent Schedule – Both Days (all day):

Garlic Taste Testing – try out different varieties before you buy!
Garlic Shots – test your bravery with our iconic Carp Garlic Festival Garlic Shot!
Proceeds raised will go towards the West Carleton Food Access Centre.

Workshop Tent Schedule

10:00am – From Clove to Bulb: Garlic Growing Basics with Luke Sheldrick of Terramor Farm
12:30pm – Let’s Get Twisted: Garlic Braiding with Brenna Jansen of Hedgeview Farm Organics

Events Tent Schedule

8:30am – Best Garlic Booth Judging commences
10:00am–2:00pm – A Clove Affair: Cooking with Chef Jesse Bell
11:00am – Presentation of the Jim Craig Memorial Award for Best Garlic Booth

Sunday Programming

🎶 Music Tent: EMTees

KIDS CLUB – Both Days, all day:

Garlic Painting with Barb Hare of Farm Experience School Crafts – in the Rotunda Barn
Garlic Colouring Pages – at the KIDS’ CLUB Corner in the Exhibit Hall Barn

Tasting Tent Schedule – Both Days (all day):

Garlic Taste Testing – try out different varieties before you buy!
Garlic Shots – test your bravery with our iconic Carp Garlic Festival Garlic Shot!
Proceeds raised will go towards the West Carleton Food Access Centre.

Workshop Tent Schedule

10:30am – Tending with Care: Organic Pest Wisdom with Scott Sigurdson from Indian Creek Orchard Garden
12:00pm – Twisting Tradition: Garlic Braiding with Catherine Cheff of Cheff Fields Farm

Events Tent Schedule