13th Annual Garlic Festival
About this Event
Join us for the 13th Annual Garlic Festival, recently named the Best Festival in PHOENIX Magazine's 2026 Arizona Travel Awards. Experience two weekends filled with incredible food, fresh estate-grown garlic, live entertainment, and family fun.
Experience four unique varieties of organically grown estate garlic, a delicious garlic-inspired menu from del Piero Kitchen, gourmet vendors, live cooking demonstrations by Queen Creek Olive Mill owner Perry Rea, Olive Oil 101 classes, estate tours, live music, wine and beer tastings, raffles, family activities, and exclusive festival merchandise. Don't forget to stock up on our famous Garlic Olive Oil Growlers, garlic-stuffed olives, and other festival favorites while you're here.
Event Details
Weekend 1: September 19–20, 2026
Weekend 2: September 26–27, 2026
Location: Queen Creek Olive Mill
Cost: Free Admission
Featured Festival Experiences
- Four varieties of estate-grown garlic
- Garlic-inspired food and specialty menu items
- Perry Rea live cooking demonstrations
- Garlic 101 Class (Saturdays only)
- Olive Oil 101 classes
- Extra Virgin Express Estate Tours
- Gourmet Vendor Alley
- Live music
- Sunset Spritz and Sangrias
- DIY Olive Crowns
- Face painting
- Wine & beer tastings
- Raffles
- Exclusive Garlic Festival merchandise
Free Admission • Free Parking
Bring your family, gather your friends, and spend the day enjoying incredible food, live entertainment, shopping, and beautiful surroundings in Arizona's premier olive grove. Whether you're a longtime Garlic Fest fan or visiting for the first time, this annual celebration is the perfect way to welcome the fall season.
We look forward to welcoming you to the Queen Creek Olive Mill for two unforgettable weekends celebrating all things garlic!
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