Connecticut Garlic & Harvest Festival

Bethlehem, CT

Connecticut Garlic & Harvest Festival
• Address: Bethlehem Fairgrounds, 384 Main St N, Bethlehem, CT 06751
• State: Connecticut
• Website: www.garlicfestct.com

Overview:
If you love garlic—or just love a good fall weekend—this is your kind of festival. Held every October in the little town of Bethlehem, it’s packed with food, music, crafts, and more garlic than you’ve probably ever seen in one place.

Why It’s Worth a Stop:
The second you get out of your car, you’ll know you’re in the right spot. The air smells like garlic bread, there’s something tasty around every corner, and it’s the kind of low-key event where everyone’s just there to have a good time (and eat). Try something wild, like garlic ice cream or fudge—or just grab a basket of garlic knots and wander.

What to Know Before You Go:
• Happens the second weekend of October.
• Parking is free, but it fills up fast.
• Bring cash—some booths don’t take cards.
• It’s a rain-or-shine weekend, so dress for the weather.

Fun Fact:
The festival kicked off in 2004 with just a handful of vendors. Today, it’s one of Connecticut’s quirkiest (and tastiest) fall events.