It’s the legendary favorite with a kick! The 20th annual Pocono Garlic Festival returns to the Shawnee Mountain Ski Area Labor Day Weekend Saturday, August 30 and Sunday, August 31 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. This celebration two decades in the making is bursting with garlic themed food and fun for everyone.
A popular event that keeps on growing with over 60 vendors on site offering garlic-filled food, drinks, desserts and novelties. Featured eats this year include garlic vinegar and even garlic ice cream! There’s also garlic-themed art with pottery and paintings galore! And for the first 10 bravest of festival guests, there’s a chance both days at 2:30 to become garlic royalty. Contestants are challenged to chow down on whole cloves of raw garlic for the chance to be crowned King or Queen of the Garlic Eating Contest. Sign-up is no later than 1:30 p.m. each day.
Entertainment is all around at the festival. There will be live music on two concert stages with a stellar lineup of performers including Christian Porter, The Youngers and more. New this year, visit Peters Valley’s Artisan Tent as theyintroduce beginners and seasoned artists to their studios.
Tickets are $10 for adults and $7.50 for children ages 5-12. Weekend passes are $15 per person. Advance discounted ticket purchases are available online until August 29.
Parking for this event is free.
For more information and a complete schedule of events, visit www.shawnee.mt.com or call (570) 421-7231.
