The Queen Creek Olive Mill is hosting its 10th Annual Garlic Fest Sept. 16-24.
The week-long event will feature a variety of organically-grown garlic and garlic-inspired menus and products from Saturday, Sept. 16 through Sunday, Sept. 24. While products, special menu items and garlic will all be available throughout the week, on the weekends guests can enjoy live cooking demos, fun and games in the grove, Garlic 101 classes, live music and a beer and wine garden.
“Queen Creek Olive Mill's Garlic Fest is a culinary adventure where the robust flavors of garlic take center stage. Join us for this annual celebration, where garlic-infused dishes, cooking demonstrations and vibrant festivities come together to celebrate the extraordinary versatility of this beloved ingredient, all in the heart of our olive grove," said John Rea, president of the Queen Creek Olive Mill.
Garlic Fest highlights include:
- Garlic pop-up shop featuring garlic accessories, cooking utensils, garlic products, olive oils and other garlic-flavored packaged foods like pasta, sauces, seasonings and more.
- A daily garlic-inspired menu by del Piero Kitchen that includes garlic fries, sweet garlic gelato and sweet garlic cupcakes.
- New 1-gallon "Garlic Growlers" will be on sale for garlic lovers who want to stock up on the olive mill’s best-selling Roasted Garlic Olive Oil.
Garlic Fest hours will be the same as normal hours of operation at the Queen Creek Olive Mill, from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays and from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sundays through Wednesdays.
The Queen Creek Olive Mill is located at 25062 S. Meridian Road. Admission to Garlic Fest is free with no reservations required. For more information, visit queencreekolivemill.com.
