Three people preparing food outdoors at a table with a large metal bowl, surrounded by various cooking tools and ingredients.
Fresh garlic bulbs with purple and white skins in wooden crates.
Outdoor street market with white tents, vendors, and shoppers on a sunny day.
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North Union Farmers Market presents 

Cleveland Garlic Festival

  • Cleveland Garlic Festival 🌿🧄🔥

    The Ultimate Celebration of All Things Garlic!

    Cleveland’s tastiest festival is BACK—bringing the bold flavors, garlicky goodness, and family fun you love! 🎉

    SAVE THE DATE!

    📅 August 29 & 30, 2026
    📍 Shaker Square, Cleveland

    Cleveland Garlic Festival is 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 2026 – 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!

    Join us for a flavor-packed weekend and help support local farms, fresh food access, and North Union Farmers Market! 🌱🧄✨

  • Saturday, August 29, Noon - 8pm

    Sunday, August 30, Noon - 6pm

  • 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!

GET HERE!
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!