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Fresh garlic bulbs with purple and white skins in wooden crates.
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North Union Farmers Market presents 

Cleveland Garlic Festival

  • Cleveland Garlic Festival 🌿🧄🔥

    Thank You for a Great 2026 Festival!

    Thank you to everyone who joined us at Shaker Square for the 2026 Cleveland Garlic Festival and helped make the weekend such a special celebration of local food, farms and community.

    Planning is already underway for our next festival! Dates and details for 2027 have not yet been announced, so be sure to follow along for updates.

    📍 Shaker Square, Cleveland
    📅 2027 Dates Coming Soon

    The Cleveland Garlic Festival is more than a celebration of all things garlic. It is the largest annual fundraiser for North Union Farmers Market, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit working to champion local farmers, connect our community with fresh, locally grown food and expand healthy food access throughout Northeast Ohio.

    Proceeds from the festival help support North Union Farmers Market’s year-round work, including food access programs available to SNAP, WIC and Senior customers at our farmers markets.

    A Weekend Full of Garlic, Local Food & Fun

    Each year, the Cleveland Garlic Festival brings together local farmers, chefs, food producers, makers and community partners for a flavor-packed weekend at Shaker Square.

    Festival favorites include:

    🔥 Chef Grill-Offs featuring talented local chefs
    👑 Garlic Queen festivities
    🧄 Plenty of creative and delicious garlic-inspired foods
    🍟 Festival-favorite garlic fries
    🍦 Mitchell’s Garlic Ice Cream
    🍺 Ohio craft beverages
    🧀 Local cheeses and specialty foods
    🎶 Live music and entertainment
    🎈 Family-friendly activities in the Mighty Locavores Kids Area
    🌱 Local farmers, food producers, artists and makers

    Follow Along for 2027

    We’ll share the 2027 festival dates, tickets, vendor information, entertainment, chef competitions and more as details are confirmed.

    Visit ClevelandGarlicFestival.org and follow North Union Farmers Market and the Cleveland Garlic Festival on social media for the latest updates.

    We can’t wait to celebrate with you again! 🧄💚

  • 📅 2027 Dates Coming Soon

  • Historic Shaker Square in Cleveland, Ohio.

  • Free parking is available on the north side of Shaker Square behind the building that houses CVS. Meter parking is available all around Shaker Square. For more information, visit the Shaker Square website.

    RTA Shaker Square Rapid Station (11, Blue Line, Green Line)

  • Showcase Your Business & Support Fresh Food Access! 🌱🧄

    Become a sponsor of the Cleveland Garlic Festival and connect with 20,000+ festivalgoers while supporting North Union Farmers Market’s food education and fresh food access initiatives! Your sponsorship helps fund programs like Mighty Locavores, The Frittata Project, and food assistance for SNAP, WIC, and Senior customers—all while giving your business prime visibility at one of Cleveland’s most beloved festivals.

    Let’s grow something great together! 🌿✨ Interested? Email us to learn more!

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People serving food at an outdoor event with a long table covered in a white tablecloth and various dishes, in front of trees and a building with a CVS Pharmacy sign.

WHAT TO EXPECT AT THE

CLEVELAND GARLIC FESTIVAL

More than just a foodie paradise—it’s the biggest fundraiser for North Union Farmers Market, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to bringing fresh, local food to Northeast Ohio. Proceeds help provide healthy food access to SNAP, WIC, and Senior customers at our farmers markets.

What’s in Store?

🌟 Top Chef Grill-Offs – Watch local chefs battle it out in fiery culinary competitions! 🔥👨‍🍳
👑 Miss Garlic – Who will wear the crown (and the garlic tiara)? 🏆
🍟 Garlic Fries – Crispy, golden, and packed with garlicky goodness! 🍽️
🍦 Mitchell’s Garlic Ice Cream – Don’t knock it till you try it! 🍨🧄
🍺 Ohio Craft Beers – Sip on the best local brews! 🍻
🧀 Ohio Cheese Guild Tent – A cheese lover’s dream! 🧀

Fun for the Whole Family!

🎶 Live Music & Entertainment – Groove to great tunes all weekend long! 🎤🎸
🎈 Mighty Locavores Kids Area – Featuring Flower Clown, an inflatable obstacle course, tractors, and more! 🚜🎭

Get Your Tickets! 🎟️ Visit ClevelandGarlicFestival.org to grab yours today!