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The Festival is Moving this Summer!

New Date: August 15, 2009, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.

New Location: McLeod County Fairgrounds in Hutchinson

Minnesota Garlic Festival is the premier event for lovers of garlic and good times, promoting gourmet garlic farming in Minnesota. Family friendly, fun filled and fragrant, this festival features local foods, chefs, music, artisans, games, competitions, and lots of garlic - all in support of a healthy environment, sustainble farms and vital rural communities in Minnesota.

Minnesota garlic growers will have their fresh 2009 gourmet garlic available, and it can keep in your kitchen for up to a year!  There are over 100 varieties of garlic grown here, all planted in October, harvested in July, and cured to perfection just in time for the festival. Other than the great taste, it is well documented that garlic is one of the healthiest foods you can eat.

The Garlic Festival offers a unique culinary experience with a cadre of renowned Minnesota chefs converging at the festival cafe, “The Great ‘Scape", and a sumptuous selection of celebrity chefs will present cooking demonstrations on the main stage throughout the day.  Check back here in the Summer to get the full roster.

We'll continue our tradition of unique entertainment, with festival favorites returning, plus some new acts.  There's plenty of activities for the kids, including the popular kite flying attraction and old-style country picnic games.

Come to farm country and Taste the Bounty!

GARLIC FESTIVAL COOK-OFF

Do you enjoy cooking with garlic? Do you have a recipe that might be a ‘prize winner’? If yes, consider entering the 1st annual Garlic Cook-off at this year’s Garlic Festival in Hutchinson. The contest is open to anyone 18 years or older and supervised children are welcome with their parent or guardian. We’ll provide the garlic, the commercial kitchen and the judges, you provide the ingredients and utensils necessary to prepare your fabulous garlic dish!

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