Lakeview Garlic
Lovers' Festival

Garlic Festival Comes to Lakeview

Calling All Garlic Lovers! We will be hosting our annual Garlic Festival at the Lakeview Farmers' Market on September 13th - a celebration of all things bold, flavourful, and garlicky! From fresh bulbs to garlic-infused treats, artisan goods, and more, this is your chance to melt into the world of garlic goodness. Treat yourself to fresh garlic-flavoured delicacies, shop from a unique selection of garlic-infused products, and take home a bag of fresh, local farm-grown garlic! Whether you enjoy garlic by the pinch or the pound, the Lakeview Garlic Lovers' Festival is the perfect place to discover the versatility of this healthy and tasty bulb.

Come join us and be part of this one-of-a-kind aromatic experience!

Date: Sunday, September 13th, 2026

Time: 9:00am - 2:00pm

Location: Small Arms Inspection Building,

1352 Lakeshore Road, Mississauga

Schedule of Events

Garlic Bulb Spoon Relay

10:00am - 1:00pm

Drop-in

Garlic Bulb Separating Contest

GROUP 1 - 10:30 am to 11 am

GROUP 2 - 12 pm to 12:30 pm

Sign up at the venue

Educational Talk

Urban Farm: The Italian-Canadian Garden

11:00am - 11:30pm

Drop-in

Garlic Trivia

11:30 am to 12:15 pm

Sign up at the venue

Crafts and Face Painting

9:00am - 2:00pm

Visit the crafting and face painting stations

Learning & Fun Activities

Click on the images below for information about the Garlic Lovers' Festival Events.

Face Painting

Get yourself a creative garlic-themed design as a festival souvenir at the face painting booth!

Free and open to all ages.

Live Music

Music Schedule
Tuba Machine from 9:30am-11am
Talk 11am-11:30pm
Tuba Machine 11:30pm-12pm
Kat Pinhorn 12pm-2pm

Kat Pinhorn is a Toronto-based singer-songwriter known for her bubbly personality, intimate lyrics, and expressive voice. A graduate of Humber College’s music program, Kat has released two EPs showcasing heartfelt storytelling and unique melodies. Whether she’s performing her original music or putting her own spin on some of her favourite covers, Kat loves connecting with audiences through music across Canada.

The Tuba Machine is a multi-instrumental one-man-band act that has performed jazz, blues and old time music at festivals and concert stages throughout North America, Europe and the U.K. Using a unique home-made foot-operated tuba mechanism allows him to play banjo or fiddle and tuba simultaneously. His performances create a wonder and curiosity in people of all ages connecting them with music from a bygone era.

Educational Talk on 'Urban Farm: The Italian-Canadian Garden' by Anthony Iocco

Learn about the significance of the home garden in Italian culture and its evolution in the life of Italian-Canadian urban farmer Anthony Iocco. Anthony will also be talking about the influence of culinary traditions, from farm to table, on Italian culture and sharing some tips and tricks for urban farming.

Drop-in from 11 am to 11:30 am