August 15-16, 2026
Carp Garlic Festival
Celebrating all things garlic
Festival Highlights
Carp Garlic Festival 2026
Saturday, August 15 (8:00 AM – 3:00 PM)
Sunday, August 16 (10:00 AM – 3:00 PM)
Carp Fairgrounds – 3790 Carp Road, Carp, ON
Celebrating 36 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
- Garlic displays
- 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 15 (8:00 AM – 3:00 PM)
🎶 Music Tent: Zachary Martin
Sunday Programming
August 16 (10:00 AM – 3:00 PM)
🎶 Music Tent
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?
