Just when we thought we’d seen it all, a garlic festival will be taking over a small regional Victorian town in February. The Meeniyan Garlic Festival is on again for 2023, showcasing the flavoursome bulb and some of Gippsland’s best produce.
The aromatic festival will take place at Meeniyan Reserve and Meeniyan Hall on Saturday, February 18 from 9am to 4pm. It typically brings about two tonnes of garlic to the people, showcasing different garlic growers from across Victoria. This year, the festival will showcase two brand new varieties of garlic: the Festival and the Hillston.
Chefs from award-winning restaurants the Tinamba Hotel and the Long Paddock will be offering up special garlic-infused dishes featuring local produce. Throughout the day, you can observe live cooking demos, get hot tips on growing garlic from local farmers and learn everything there is to know about garlic and its many varieties.
Entry into the festival is $15 for adults with kids' entry free. The event is dog-friendly, but vampires may want to steer clear.