Cleveland Garlic Festival

The Cleveland Garlic Festival is more than a delicious weekend — it’s the largest annual fundraiser for North Union Farmers Market , a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to supporting small farms, expanding healthy food access, and growing the local food economy in Northeast Ohio. Held in historic Shaker Square , the festival shines a spotlight on our region’s local garlic growers and celebrates everything bold, flavorful, and local. Proceeds from the weekend help fund food assistance programs like SNAP, WIC, Produce Perks , and Senior vouchers at our farmers markets. Once dubbed “America’s Stinkiest Festival” by Food & Wine Magazine , Cleveland Garlic Festival is a joyful mash-up of food, community, and fun — with a serious mission at its heart. The Cleveland Garlic Festival is the primary annual fundraiser for North Union Farmers Market , a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to c...