Minnesota Garlic Festival

The best stinking festival in Minnesota is 10 a.m.-5 p.m. is Sat., Aug. 15, in Hutchinson at the McLeod County Fairgrounds, 840 Century Ave SW, Hutchinson. You can buy tickets – only $10 –online or at the front gate.

Here are some of the features at the 19th Annual Garlic Fest:

• Eighteen of the regions finest garlic growers with the best of this year's crop for your table or your garden – or both.
• Local Food trucks galore!
• Cooking Demos throughout the day hosted by Ami Mies, publisher of Edible Minnesota Magazine.
• Local wines – including a garlic wine! – beers, Garlic Bloody Mary, and cider from Crow River Winery.
• Quirky and surprising entertainment, larger than life puppets, from bubbles to flamenco, and the summer's wackiest parade.
• Lots of stuff for the kids, including making and flying your own kite.
• An Opening Ceremony at 9:50 a.m., "Throwing Out the First Bulb," that's one of the silliest things in the state, featuring a 9-foot tall walking garlic bulb, the Garlic Princess, costumed dancers and the official "Blessing of the Bloody Mary." Sponsored by The Stinky News.

Presented by the Crow River Chapter of SFA to promote sustainable farming, strong communities, and a healthy environment, Minnesota Garlic Festival strives to be a zero-waste event while supporting the region's farmers, artisans and food purveyors.

More information:  https://www.mngarlicfest.com/.