A Stinkin good time for the whole family!!! Saturday & Sunday
August 23 & 24, 2025

2025 Garlic Festival

Saturday, August 23

9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Sunday, August 24

9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Admission

Adults (covers both days) - $5.00
Children 12 years and under - FREE
Note: There will be no ATM available onsite.

Free Day Parking

All Vehicles, including RVs. The large free parking area is conveniently located immediately adjacent to the Festival Grounds. Overnight parking is not allowed due to security reasons.

Pet Policy

For the comfort and safety of all, the Garlic Festival strictly enforces a NO PETS policy on the grounds

Flagging

During Festival days, a professional flagging team is in place to help direct traffic to the grounds.

Speed Limit

There is also a temporary lowering of the normal speed limit on Hwy. 97 in place for both the north and south approaches to the Festival Grounds.

Thank yous

We cannot host an event of this nature without help. Please spend a moment and checkout out our Gold Sponsors, Volunteers, & other Contributors recognition page. You can register to volunteer here if you want to help.

Location

The South Cariboo Garlic Festival Grounds are located on Highway 97, just a short drive north of the Lac La Hache townsite. map of where we are

Festival Grounds & Booth Locations

Just over 16 acres of lakefront property featuring fun, food, and garlic, garlic, garlic map of the festival grounds

Eats & Treats

We are looking for food vendors for the 2025 South Cariboo Garlic Festival. We had over 7,000 people attend last year's two-day event. We welcome all kinds of various food vendors. The site can provide water and electrical power if required, however, preference will be given to vendors who can supply their own power. There is more information available here along with application information.

Activities & Entertainment

We are looking to feature various activities and entertainment ideas for the two-day event in August. If you are interested in performing or supplying an entertainment service use our contact form or send information to southcariboogarlicfestival@gmail.com.
For anyone attending, the schedule will not be finalized until after July 31st so check back later.

Exhibitors List

We are currently looking for festival vendors. We have over 140 booths to fill. Last year we had over 7,000 people attend the two-day event. Vendors/exhibitors must offer tangible products, not services, for sale that are suitable for families and people of all age groups. Garlic vendors must offer fresh, raw, unprocessed garlic for sale. Fresh garlic will represent the majority of the products offered for sale in the booth. General Vendors must feature BC handmade, artisanal or grown products. There is more information available here along with application information.

Visitor Information

The Garlic Festival is located in the South Cariboo which is found in south-central British Columbia, nestled on the Fraser Plateau between the heights of the Coastal and Rocky mountain ranges. If you're coming to the Garlic Festival then stay the weekend or even longer. The South Cariboo has a lot to offer in the way of outdoor adventures, destinations, and attractions. For more information you can visit the Discover South Cariboo website. Here are a few places to stay near the festival grounds.

Kokanee Bay Resort

3728 Hwy 97, Lac La Hache, BC V0H 1T1

5.5 kms / 3.4 miles north of fair grounds

Big Country Campground & RV Park

112 Mile Hwy 97, Lac La Hache, BC V0K 1T0

8.9 kms / 5.5 miles south of fair grounds

Crystal Springs Resort

3504 Hwy 97, Lac La Hache, BC V0K 1T0

10.0 kms / 6.2 miles north of fair grounds

Lac La Hache Provincial Park

13 km N of LLH, Lac La Hache, BC V0K 1T0

10.0 kms / 6.2 miles north of fair grounds

Spruce Hill Resort and Spa

4871 Hwy 97, 108 Mile Ranch, BC V0K 2Z0

16.0 kms / 9.9 miles southeast of fair grounds

108 Golf Resort

4816 Telqua Drive, 108 Mile Ranch, BC V0K 2Z0

17.0 kms / 10.6 miles southeast of fair grounds

Greeny Lake North Campground

Timothy Lake Rd, Lac La Hache, BC V0K 1T0

20.0 kms / 12.4 miles southeast of fair grounds

Martens Resort

5636 Timothy Lake Rd, Lac La Hache, BC V0K 1T0

20.0 kms / 12.4 miles southeast of fair grounds

Westwood Motel

350 Taylor Ave, 100 Mile House, BC

29.0 kms / 18 miles south of fair grounds

Mount Timothy Recreation Resort

5398 Timothy Lake Rd, Lac La Hache, BC V0K 1T0

35.0 kms / 21.7 miles southeast of fair grounds

Canim Lake Resort

4454 Newall Road, Canim Lake, BC V0K 1J0

63.0 kms / 39.1 miles southeast of fair grounds

Rainbow Resort

4165 Canim-Hendrix Lake Rd, Ca, BC V0K 1J0

65.0 kms / 40.4 miles southeast of fair grounds

Our Sponsors

Contact Us

Welcome to the contact page. Use this convenient form reach out to us or you can use southcariboogarlicfestival@gmail.com and email us directly.