2024 Garlic Festival
Saturday, August 24
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sunday, August 25
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Admission
Adults (covers both days) - $5.00Children 12 years and under - FREE
Note: There will be no ATM available onsite.
Free Day Parking
All Vehicles, including RVs. The large free parking area is conveniently located immediately adjacent to the Festival Grounds. Overnight parking is not allowed due to security reasons.Pet Policy
For the comfort and safety of all, the Garlic Festival strictly enforces a NO PETS policy on the groundsFlagging
During Festival days, a professional flagging team is in place to help direct traffic to the grounds.Speed Limit
There is also a temporary lowering of the normal speed limit on Hwy. 97 in place for both the north and south approaches to the Festival Grounds.Thank yous
We cannot host an event of this nature without help. Please spend a moment and checkout out our Gold Sponsors, Volunteers, & other Contributors recognition page. You can register to volunteer here if you want to help.Location
The South Cariboo Garlic Festival Grounds are located on Highway 97, just a short drive north of the Lac La Hache townsite.Festival Grounds & Booth Locations
Just over 16 acres of lakefront property featuring fun, food, and garlic, garlic, garlicEats & Treats
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Over 40 varieties of fresh garlic, garlic based seasonings and spices, pickled garlic and scapes
We produce small-batch award-winning Whiskies, Vodkas, Gin, and various flavours of Moonshine.
Certified Organic seed garlic, lab tested against diseases. Culinary garlic in several varieties. Hard neck garlic bundles. Spectacular garlic powder. Pickled Garlic!! Spicy and regular Pickled garlic scapes. Garlic scape relish
Pepper sauce, bbq sauce, horseradish, miso, ketchup, relish, mustard, oil, cranberry sauce, seasonings, ect
I Sew, Craft & Crochet all items. Including Capes, Aprons, Pillows, Bags, Scrunchies, Headwraps, Skeleton Dolls, Dog Collar Banadanas, Flowers & Bows, Coasters, Magnets, and Earrings. Something for everyone. Many items come a Skull theme
Handcrafted quality pet bandanas, bowties, dog leash holders, and short (road leads), and BBQ aprons.
Cariboo Handwoven produces handwoven wool blankets, cotton blankets in different sizes, hand towels, bath towels, big and elegant scarves, and felted wool yoga mats.
In our spare time we create arts and crafts inspired by nature, repurposed through inspiration. We make bird baths, fountains, sun catchers, wind chimes, and various other forms of garden art.
Treat yourself to my fresh-baked breads, garlicy goodies and sweet treats. And check out my handmade stuffed animals and other amigurumi, plus useful crocheted and knitted items.
Premium Varietal Honey including Wildflower, Clover, Blueberry and Blackberry Blossom, Buckwheat, Creamed Clover and Creamed Cinnamon. Handmade 100% pure Beeswax Candles
Straight Up Garlic Salt, Garlic Scape, Smoked Scape, Smoked, Peppered, Dill-icious, Cajun, Chili, Chili Basil, Turkey Day, Flaming, Black, Togarashi, Truffle. We will also have these available in garlic powder as well!
Handmade resin jewelry with real local Flowers along with cute metal assembled earrings and necklaces .
Scented soy candles, beeswax candles, jams, jellies, pickled products, cowboy Candy. Also offering signed copies of my children's book: HOW THE FAERIES DANCE.
Just 4 U Soaps makes a variety of beautifully scented soaps, like hemp and olive oil soaps, as well as shampoo bars. You’ll also find hemp hand lotion, hemp butter, muscle ease cream, and rosehip cream.
Useable art in the form of soap. Handmade vegan soap, using 95% organic ingredients, all natural, friendly for the body and the environment. Also included toothpaste and cedarwood soap dish.
I'm an artist who works mostly with clay. I work from my home studio in Vernon BC where I make fun funky functional pottery that is brings joy to my customers.
Handcrafted gourmet marshmallows, decadent brownies and unique ice cream sundae flavours
Moose Meadows Farm is located in the North Cariboo where we "Farm with the Seasons". We offer garlic and garlic products, alpaca fiber products, preserves, Birch Syrup & wood working.
Wood turned bowls have been Lichtenberg burned and filled with epoxy in a variety of colors. Wood turned Christmas ornaments including snowmen, gnomes, trees and acorns.
Gourmet Mushrooms both Fresh and Dried, Grow at Home Mushroom Kits, Mushroom Spice Blends, Mushroom Coffee, Mushroom infused Baked Goods Freeze dried Mushrooms, Fruit, and Candy Tinctures
Live edge fir local wildlife pictures/laser metal live edge pictures/fir and aspen tables/live edge key holders/aspen trivets and lazy susans and live edge coat hangers
Transform your living space into a haven of warmth and style with Off The Lake Decor
OYAMA luxury essentials makes natural skincare products and candles. Products include: hand & body lotion, sun screen, face toners, lip and skin balm, beard oil, beard balm, massage oil, essential oil blends and high quality 100% soy candles.
Proven botanical solutions from over 20 years of experience and feedback. Air Freshener, Bath Salts, Deodorants, Elderberry Syrup, Eye Serum, Face Creams, Herbal Oils, Lip Balms, Moisturizers, Pain solutions, Propolis Products, Toning Solutions, Soaps.
Our extensive line of handcrafted apothecary products are made with the highest quality ingredients and use only pure essential oils. Our body and facial care products are densely formulated while using only pure and effective plant and earth-derived ingredients.
themed tea towels, cat toys, dolls, various bags made of repurposed fabric samples, fleece items such as ear warmers, toques and scarves. Also various home decor items made from repurposed and recycled wood.
Eye glass cases, zippered bags, cell phone bags, trash bags for vehicles, book sleeves, baby quilts, receiving blankets, adult quilts, aprons, zippered bags.
Craft Cidery owned by 3 women. Clean, crisp and sophisticated ciders using BC fruits and ingredients. Our flagship ciders are Dry, SemiSweet, Cherry Rose and Lavender Honey. Proud of our Gold medal winner Haskap Berry!
We naturally grow over 15 varieties of garlic, including softneck garlic made into braids for long-term storage.
Handcrafted apple chips, fruit leather, superfood energy balls and superfood oatmeal. Everything is 100% natural with no added sugar or preservatives.
mugs, bowls, garlic keepers, honey pots, yarn bowls, serving platters, wheel thrown and handbuilt in my home studio. Glazes are microwave, oven and dishwasher safe.
We make spirits from BC grown grains and fruits, small batch. Whiskies, Blackberry Gin, Rhubarb Gin, Blackberry Vodka, Vodka. Whisky cream and apple brandy.
Handcrafted soap, lotion, bath and beauty products I make myself, from scratch. I use only top quality ingredients that are safe, sustainable and never tested on animals.
Garlic pots, garlic bakers, mugs, bowls, etc Microwave, dishwasher and oven safe stoneware.
Charcuterie, cutting, serving, and presentation boards. Wooden game boards and custom resin work. custom specialty items
stained glass with a whimsical twist ,suncatchers and framed art, hand cut metal art, fused glass suncatchers
We sell 15+ varieties of fresh garlic, softneck braids, hardneck bunches, and black garlic.
We sell 15+ varieties of fresh garlic, softneck braids, hardneck bunches, and black garlic. We also sell: smoked jalapeños; handmade concrete containers planted with succulents, cacti, and air plants; handmade concrete, wood and brass wind chimes; handmade jewelry.
Dry rubs- Smoked salt Whiskey smoked pepper Roasted garlic Smokey tomato ranch Triple onion Umami Coffee Orange ginger Chili powder Sweet & Smokey Maple mustard Voodoo Spicy mango lime Gunpowder Sauces- Whiskey pepper Guinness Saskatoon Maple mustard
The X-tails children's books are written in Prince George by author L.A. Fielding. These cool books make reading fun and encourage physical activity, and you'll appreciate the positive themes in every story. Written for boys and girls of all ages-- and they're adored by even the most reluctant readers.
We are crafting French Pralines, a traditional sweet made from roasted nuts coated with caramelized sugar of different flavours, as well as Praline spreads. We do not use artificial flavours, nor preservatives. Our products are gluten-free and vegan.
Made with fresh plants grown and gathered in BC's Kootenays. Offerings include: tincture formulas, single tinctures, topical healing salves, face moisturizers, body oil, lip balms, garlic and garlic bouquets made with everlasting farm grown flowers.
Roast Garlic balsamic Vinaigrette, Fresh Herb & Garlic Vinaigrette, Cilantro & Lime Vinaigrette, Blackberry Basil Vinaigrette, Raspberry Black Pepper Vinaigrette, Fraser valley Blueberry Vinaigrette. Organic balsamic Vinegar.
Handmade bracelets and necklaces made with semi precious stones. Crystal towers and carvings.
We produce beautiful and luxurious clothing and accessories from the fleeces of our animals (alpacas), for example ponchos, shawls, throws, cowls, scarves, bandanas, hats, mitts, socks, gloves, headbands, insoles, dryer balls.
Visitor Information
The Garlic Festival is located in the South Cariboo which is found in south-central British Columbia, nestled on the Fraser Plateau between the heights of the Coastal and Rocky mountain ranges. If you're coming to the Garlic Festival then stay the weekend or even longer. The South Cariboo has a lot to offer in the way of outdoor adventures, destinations, and attractions. For more information you can visit the Discover South Cariboo website. Here are a few places to stay near the festival grounds.
3504 Hwy 97, Lac La Hache, BC V0K 1T0
10.0 kms / 10 miles north of fair grounds
13 km N of LLH, Lac La Hache, BC V0K 1T0
10.0 kms / 10 miles north of fair grounds
4871 Hwy 97, 108 Mile Ranch, BC V0K 2Z0
16.0 kms / 16 miles southeast of fair grounds
4816 Telqua Drive, 108 Mile Ranch, BC V0K 2Z0
17.0 kms / 17 miles southeast of fair grounds
5538 Northwood Rd, Lac La Hache, BC V0K 1T0
18.5 kms / 18.5 miles southeast of fair grounds
Timothy Lake Rd, Lac La Hache, BC V0K 1T0
20.0 kms / 20 miles southeast of fair grounds
5636 Timothy Lake Rd, Lac La Hache, BC V0K 1T0
20.0 kms / 20 miles southeast of fair grounds
5398 Timothy Lake Rd, Lac La Hache, BC V0K 1T0
35.0 kms / 35 miles southeast of fair grounds
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