Purchase tickets in advance for early-bird, discounted pricing!
Highlights from Past Garlic Festivals!
FOUR stages of live music! Local bands with a variety of music styles for everyone to enjoy.
2026 schedule TBA!
Garlic growers galore! We invite local growers to come sell their garlic every year, as well as over a HUNDRED vendors of many varieties to shop from!
So many food vendors, all required to have a dish made with fresh garlic!
Fun For all ages! Kids 12 and under enter FREE to enjoy bounce houses, magic shows, and a petting zoo!
Interested in being a vendor?
(Attending Wineries are on an invite-only basis)
Volunteers are at the heart of the Garlic Festival
The Virginia Wine & Garlic Festival is only made possible by the 200+ volunteers who assist year after year. Once again, the Amherst Rotary Club is seeking volunteers to help staff this event. Funds the Club receives for its assistance are used to support the Amherst Rotary Club’s Globe Project, which provides world globes to all of our ACPS second-grade students.
Volunteers receive a 1-Day Personal Pass to the event, a Wine & Garlic Festival Tee, a Food Voucher, and a commemorative wine glass!
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I buy tickets?
We will have a link to purchase tickets through on this page! We also sell tickets at multiple locations in the Lynchburg, Amherst, and Charlottesville area at a discounted price prior to the festival
Can I bring my kids?
Absolutely! In fact, kids under 12 are FREE & we will have fun activities for them!
My ticket says Saturday but I want to come only Sunday!
Tickets are good either day! No worries, mate!
Are there ID requirements or an age limit to enter the event?
An ID is required with the Wine Tasting ticket. You must carry a physical form of ID to obtain a wristband to purchase wine. Unfortunately, we are unable to scan from your phone.
What are my transport/parking options getting to the event?
There is plenty of onsite parking. No worries and NO CHARGE! Call ahead and give us 1/2 hour notice if you are arriving in a large RV.
What can/can’t I bring to the event?
You may not bring any outside food or drink – baby bottles/food excepted, of course! All bags will be inspected at the gate. Also, no high-backed/canopied chairs. Also, NO PETS – both for their safety and that of the attendees.
No plastic cups, glasses, tumblers, bottles or growlers may brought into the festival!!