August 16-17, 2025
Carp Garlic Festival
Celebrating all things garlic
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
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
- Rain or shine
- ATM on site
- Plan to arrive early for the best selection
Carp Garlic Festival 2025
Programming
Saturday Programming
August 16 (8:00 AM – 3:00 PM)
🎶 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
August 17 (10:00 AM – 3:00 PM)
🎶 Music Tent: Sugartime Band
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
- 10:00am–2:00pm – A Clove Affair: Cooking with Chef Jesse Bell
Garlic 101
Fundamentals: Roasted Garlic
Elevate your garlic game by roasting it. Use as a flavouring for other dishes, or even on toast if you’re a real garlic lover.
Recipes
Celebrate the star of the show
What better way to celebrate the Carp Garlic Festival than with a delicious recipe featuring garlic as the main ingredient?
