Learn Culinary Secrets At The Minnesota Garlic Festival 2025

There are three staples in my cupboard when it comes to seasoning, and they're pretty basic yet delicious. Those seasonings are Salt, Pepper, and Garlic.

My family members have often talked about planting garlic in their gardens, but we tend to forget that garlic is typically planted later in the year, rather than in the spring. If you love garlic dishes and want to learn more about garlic, there is one fantastic festival on its way in August.

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THE MINNESOTA GARLIC FESTIVAL IS COMING IN AUGUST!

The Minnesota Garlic Festival is happening at the McLeod County Fairgrounds in Hutchinson on Saturday, August 9th, 2025.

Tickets to the Garlic Festival are only $10 for adults and kids 12+. Children under the age of 12 are admitted to the festival for free.

The Minnesota Garlic Festival is all about fun with garlic and runs from 10 am until 5 pm.

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CHEF DEMONSTRATIONS ON THE CHEF STAGE

Chef Montana Rasmussen, Chef Shelagh Mullen, Chef Morgan Baum, and Chef Beth Fisher will be in the Lakewinds Local Foods tent sharing their recipes and giving you some amazing tips on cooking with garlic at different times throughout the day.

GARLIC GROWING CONTEST

Whether you are entering your garlic for a blue ribbon or just wanting to see the amazing garlic that is grown here in Minnesota, there are prizes in 12 different categories of garlic for the contest, including best in show and biggest.

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HOMESTEAD TALKS

There will also be 'Homesteading Talks' about:

The Top 3: Chicken, Pig & Dairy Cow
Include The Kids in Homestead Life
Eat Fresh From Your Garden For Months
Homesteader's Panel

OTHER ACTIVITIES

There will be kite-making for kids, the well-known 'Peculiar Pragmatic Promenade', and a street dance.

Entertainers Kayla the Bubbler, The Narren, The precocious Prancing Parader of the Peculiar Pragmatic Promenade (aka Marienne Kreitlow), who is a little bit peculiar, and the Light of the Moon band, will all be there to entertain you while you enjoy wandering amongst the various activities throughout your day.

TICKETS

If the Minnesota Garlic Festival sounds like something you'd like to attend, you can get your tickets now by clicking HERE.

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