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Minnesota Garlic Festival

Published July 25, 2023 | Updated August 8, 2024 | by Kristi | Leave a Comment

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Get ready for ALL things garlic at the annual Garlic Festival in Hutchinson on August 10th.

Roasting Garlic over open fire at Minnesota Garlic Festival.

August 10th is the day to enjoy and learn about all things garlic at the annual Minnesota Garlic Festival.  Games, music, and of course food can all be found at the Garlic Festival.

The annual event takes place in Hutchinson. It happens rain or shine, so be prepared to enjoy the day.  Each year it seems to grow and be bigger and better.  

You can purchase tickets in advance on the website or when you arrive. Admission is $10 for everyone over the age of 12. Kids 12 and under are free.

People lined up with giant paper mache garlic bulb art at Minnesota Garlic Festival.

Additional Information about the Festival:

Minnesota Garlic Festival is the premier event for lovers of garlic, great local foods and good times! Family friendly, fun filled and fragrant, this festival features fantastic foods, celebrity chefs, marvelous music, area artisans, goofy games…and lots of GARLIC – all in support of a healthy environment, sustainable farms and vital rural communities in Minnesota.

Hanging bunch of garlic bulbs.

They’ll continue the tradition of unique entertainment with festival favorites returning, plus some new acts. There are plenty of activities for the kids, including the popular kite flying attraction, the Peculiar Pragmatic Promenade, and old-style country picnic games.

Minnesota Garlic Festival Kite Flying Event.

MN Garlic Festival is a ZERO WASTE event! They make a concerted effort to produce no trash – if you can’t take it home, it’s recycled, re-used or composted.

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Kristi

Kristi is married with twin daughters.  She grew up on a small dairy farm, but now lives in the south metro area. She enjoys finding free or thrifty things to do whether they are outings close to home or last minute adventures to far-away places.

Kristi can also be found enjoying estate sales, attempting to garden, volunteering in the wetlands or a favorite thrift store, or maybe just enjoying a good play in one of the many theatre venues in the area.

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