Top 10 Best Garlic Festivals (Part 2)
5. Garlic Festival in Oulu market square, Finland
Garlic Festival in Oulu market square, Finland (mid-July) - Held since 1990, the Garlic Festival is organised by the Garlic Club, who names the most influential person in garlic each year at the festival. Here visitors can see these true garlic lovers doing what they do best in this small town on the western coast of Finland.
6. Copalau Festival in Botosani, Romania (late August)
Copalau Festival in Botosani, Romania (late August) - Garlic is not just used to ward off vampires; it is also used to make delicious food. Here visitors can get a little of both folklore and food in this interesting new festival in Romania.
7. Gilroy Garlic, California
Gilroy Garlic, California (late July) -This is one of the most well-known and biggest garlic festivals in the world, taking place in a lovely little park in this West Coast town. Cook-offs and tasting contests are among the exciting events.
8. Hudson Valley Garlic Festival at Saugerties, New York (late September) - Just across the pond is another American festival, this time in the Northeast. The Hudson Valley Garlic Festival has exploded in popularity and attracts visitors from all over the region.
9. Elephant Garlic Festival in North Plains, Oregon
Elephant Garlic Festival in North Plains, Oregon (early August)- The Elephant Garlic Festival with its amusing motto “Fun Stinks” has a wide range of activities that are guaranteed to induce some (stinky) fun.
10. Carp Farmer’s Market Festival in Carp, Ontario
10. Carp Farmer’s Market Festival in Carp, Ontario (early August) - The Carp Farmer’s Market Festival is held at Carp Fairgrounds, just west of Ottawa. Here you can buy many different varieties of garlic and support the local farmers.
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