Posted in Buffalo September 07, 2019 by

Enjoy A Garlic Heaven Food Alley At The Cuba Garlic Festival Near Buffalo

Here in Buffalo, you’ll find lots of food-themed festivals taking place in the city, but sometimes, a food item is so delicious it’s worthy of its very own event. Your newest reason to love traveling around the western half of New York State, you can find a mouthwatering Garlic Heaven Food Alley at this one upcoming festival only 70 miles away from us. Grab your appetite, it’s time to see what this heavenly attraction is made of.

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Get ready to feast your eyes a garlic lover's dream come true: the 15th Annual Cuba Garlic Festival.
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Down in the small town of Cuba in Allegany County, the Garlic Festival will be happening this year on Saturday, September 21st and Sunday, September 22nd.
Cuba Garlic Festival Website
Head to the McKinney Stables on South Street and you'll have the opportunity to be in the presence of royalty as a Garlic King and Queen are crowned.
Cuba Garlic Festival Website
On this massive property, you'll be able to experience all sorts activities and demonstrations that are hosted by a variety of local vendors.
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For many, the star of the Garlic Festival is the fact that you can come out and enjoy cooking, garlic braiding, and other incredible demonstrations.
Cuba Garlic Festival Website
With more than 140 vendors setting up shop at this festival, you'll be able to find a little bit of everything when it comes to garlic and local goods under each tent.
Cuba Garlic Festival/Facebook
Also, be sure to keep an eye out for all the walking cloves of garlic!
In the past, the festival has showcased things like the Monster Garlic Bulb Contest, garlic braiding demonstrations, amateur wine-making competitions, and fun storytime events for kids.
Cuba Garlic Festival Website
Out of all the things that make up this event, our favorite parts are the areas like the Garlic Heaven Food Alley that's made up of garlic themed foods...
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...the Garlic Marketplace where local farms from all over Western New York come and showcase their fresh garlic, braids, and prepackaged foods, and the Garlic Expressions Alley, where you'll find arts, crafts, and garlic-themed items for sale.
Cuba Garlic Festival/Facebook
If you happen to be bringing younger guests with you, you'll find over 10,000 square feet of "just for kids" fun, with pony rides, face painting, a kids corral, and other activities.
Cuba Garlic Festival Website
If you're looking to check out the best-of-the-best garlic from Western New York and our Southern Tier, be sure to make the quick drive down to the Cuba Garlic Festival this year.
Cuba Garlic Festival/Facebook
To find out more about attending the 15th Annual Cuba Garlic Festival, click here and be sure to stay up to date by following their official Facebook page!

Address: 105 South Street, Cuba, NY, 14727

2019 Dates and Hours:
Saturday, September 21: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Sunday, September 22: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Looking for more delicious stops to make around Western New York, then be sure to Visit Red Top, The Small Town Hot Dog Joint Near Buffalo That’s Been Around Since 1947!