Garlic Town, USA Festival

10/09/2026

The impact of Garlic Town, USA, goes beyond the festival grounds. Check out the results of our guest survey!

We're proud of our zero-waste team, captains, volunteers, sponsors, and downtown businesses who go above and beyond to make this festival a success and create a positive impact in our community. Thank you ALL for being part of it!

Submitted by katie on Thu, 10/08/2026 - 09:07 Related Company Southwestern Vermont Chamber of Commerce Photos courtesy of the Southwestern Vermont Chamber and Lorianna Weathers Photography Post-event survey finds 45% of festival goers visited downtown, generating an estimated $175,000 - $190,000 in....

09/26/2026

Spotlight on this year's incredible Chef & Farmer Demonstrations tent.

Garlic Braiding By Harmony Acres Garlic Farm

Black Garlic Magic By Tony from Rolling Rock Farm

Home & Garden Composting 101

Flavor is Medicine, with Garlic By Dr. Jenn

Garlic Ice Cream by Cara Thatch, Garlic Gelato by Village Chocolate Shoppe

Visit GarlicTownUSA.com to see all the photos from 2026

09/19/2026

🧄 Can you believe its been two weeks since Garlic Town, USA?

10 more highlights from the 31st annual, thanks again to all our guests, sponsors, partners, volunteers, vendors and local community!

See all the photos when you visit GarlicTownUSA.com

09/14/2026

We love the green team! Thank you for making Garlic Town, USA even more wonderful and sustainable 💚 🧄

09/09/2026

10 highlights from Garlic Town's 31st anniversary! Share your pics in the comments section below 🧄 💚

09/08/2026

Many thanks to the Bennington Banner for their comprehensive coverage! Check out this great article by Ryan, Danny and the Banner team. 💚 🧄

BENNINGTON — Bennington brought a little flavor to Labor Day Weekend, during the 31st Annual Garlic Town, USA (previously known as Garlic Fest), which was held downtown on Saturday, Sept.

09/08/2026

🧄 Want to relive Garlic Town, USA 2026? We’re looking back at an incredible day in Downtown Bennington, and there are plenty of photos to prove it!

Click the link to re-experience Garlic Town, USA through the lens of Lorianna Weathers
https://www.garlictownusa.com/festival-history/2026

Photos by Lorianna Weathers
Courtesy of the Southwestern Vermont Chamber of Commerce

Thanks again to everyone who came out and made 2026 one to remember!

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09/06/2026

That’s a wrap on Garlic Town, USA 2026! 🧄

A HUGE thank you to everyone who helped make this year’s festival such a success.

To our 100+ volunteers, incredible captains, Chamber staff, partners, sponsors, vendors, farmers, makers, food vendors, performers, and everyone who worked behind the scenes, THANK YOU!

And most importantly, thank you to everyone who joined us in Downtown Bennington! Your energy, enthusiasm and support are what make Garlic Town, USA such a special Vermont tradition.

This photo says it all: a community of people coming together to make something great happen.

Thank you for celebrating with us!

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