Parisa Burton 
For those with a taste for bold, zesty foods, two garlic festivals are on the horizon for this year, bringing garlic-inspired eats, live music, and plenty of family-friendly fun. Read on for a closer look at upcoming garlic festivals in Denville and Bernardsville happening in New Jersey in 2026.
Garlic Fan Festival | Todd Johnson Field, 35 Savage Road, Denville
June 13th, 2PM-8PM
Denville will host its third annual Garlic Fan Fest at Todd Johnson Field on Saturday June 13th at 2PM. The event will feature a flavorful lineup of garlicky eats from local food vendors, along with cooking demos, giveaways, live music, giveaways and other interactive activities. Attendees can also browse artisan vendors, snap photos, and take part in the festival’s first-ever “Fan Favorite Garlic Dish Competition.”
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The event is organized by Brigitte Carucci and Vicki Harrison. Attendees are asked to bring a full-sized donation of toothpaste or toothbrushes (you may want to keep one handy for yourself after a day of garlic-filled bites).
The event is priced at $7 for early admission (through May 13th) and $9 for general admission, with free entry for children under five. Get tickets here.
To submit a vendor inquiry, apply here. Food and retail spaces are $150 for a 100-square-foot booth, and all participants must incorporate a garlic theme to their setup, even if they are not food vendors. Vendors will receive a listing on the event website, inclusion on the event map, and promotion across social media.
Garlicsville | Bernardsville Train Station, 30 Olcott Square
October 25th, 11AM-5PM
Happening in Bernardsville on October 25th, Main Street Bernardsville, in partnership with Mega Bite Events, will transform the town into “Garlicsville” for a “full-blown takeover of food, flavor, and fall energy,” according to its event page. The event is free to attend and pet-friendly, so feel free to bring your furry friends along.
To become a craft food vendor, you can apply here. Vendor spaces are $150 for a 100-square-foot setup, with limited availability due to strong early registration. The event is seeking traditional craft + artisan vendors, farmers market vendors, and pet-focused vendors.
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Attendees can expect garlic-loaded food trucks and over-the-top eats, live music, craft + artisan vendors, a kid’s adventure zone, and a range of other family activities. Guests are asked to “come hungry” and “leave legendary.”
To stay up to date on announcements + updates, follow the event page on Facebook.
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