Highlights from Past Garlic Festivals!
FOUR stages of live music! Local bands with a variety of music styles for everyone to enjoy.
SCHEDULE HERE
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 can enter the festival for FREE! They will have the opportunity to enjoy bounce houses, face-painting and a petting zoo
Purchase tickets in advance for early-bird, discounted pricing!
Interested in being a vendor?
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!
Thank you to our sponsors & partners!
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.
HEALTH/SAFETY GUIDELINES:
IDs will be checked upon entry for EVERY person with/purchasing a tasting ticket. There will also be multiple times throughout the festival where your ID may be checked if you appear underage. Please see our list of prohibited items:
No Outside Alcohol
No Illegal Substances
No Weapons: Firearms, explosives, and weapons of any kind are illegal on the festival grounds. -No Glass Containers: Glassware other than the provided tasting glass is prohibited
No outside food or drink
No Pets
No Amplified Music/Speakers: Attendees cannot play personal radios or portable speakers.
No high-back/canopied chairs
*ALL bags are searched at the entry gate*