Garden Of Eve Organic Farm And Market To Host Garlic Festival This Weekend

The 10th Annual Long Island Garlic Festival will take place this Saturday, Sept. 21 and Sunday, Sept. 22 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Garden of Eve Organic Farm and Market on 4558 Sound Ave. in Riverhead.

The two-day celebration will feature garlic-inspired foods, Long Island wine, local and organic agriculture, a craft marketplace, farm tours, family activities and lots and lots of garlic to buy for eating or planting.

Admission is $3 per person; children under 6 are free.

For more information, visit: http://www.gardenofevefarm.com/garlic-festival.htm

Events:

Marketplace: Garlic, Exotic Foods and Artisanal Items
Every year Garden of Eve grows over a ton of the tastiest and healthiest garlic on Long Island. Visit the Marketplace to stock up on this freshly harvested organic treat - try some our unique heirloom varieties! Also, an array of tasty, pungent, and just plain delicious hot and prepared food items will also be for sale: sample garlic bread, garlic French fries, and even garlic ice cream!

Garlic Eating Contest
Got fast hands and an adventurous mouth? - enter the Garlic Eating Contest! Entry forms are posted on www.GardenOfEveFarm.com.

Garlic Iron Chef

Cheer on your favorite local cook in the Iron Chef Garlic competition. Chefs from prominent local restaurants will compete side-by-side to make their ultimate garlic creation, with a panel of judges and audience applause deciding the winner. Festival-goers will also be winners, walking away with the winning recipe.

Activities and Entertainment for Adults and Children

Enjoy tours of the farm, information on organic farming and sustainable living, and grow your own garlic workshops. Live music all day, both days by groups including Square Dance master Chart Guthrie & “Dance All Night”, the Long Island Bluegrass Quartet, Free Grass Union, the Red River Ramblers, and more. Learn about Community Supported Agriculture (CSA), renewable energy, recycling and composting, and Long Island’s environmental organizations. Hayrides, a new pedal cart track, and a children’s area with friendly farm animals will keep the little ones entertained.