The 2026 Mohawk Valley Garlic & Herb Festival is just around the corner!

September 12, 2026 • 10am-5pm • Historic Canal Place, Little Falls

We are just about a day and a half away from the amazing Mohawk Valley Garlic and Herb Festival! The best place to “eat, stink and be merry” features the some of the best garlic growers and other top-tier vendors from the Mohawk Valley and beyond!

Support Local Vendors

According to the Mohawk Valley Garlic and Herb Festival organizers, the climate and soils found in the Mohawk Valley are ideal for growing garlic and herbs, which is why we have so many amazing, local producers. There will be garlic growers, fine artisans, food, entertainment and so much more. By clicking here you can see a list of local vendors attending this year’s festival! We have also included a map so you can find your tasty treats with ease.

Come to eat, stink, & be merry!

Remember, the organizers ask for a small, $5 suggested donation for individuals, and $15 for family/group admissions. Even better, you can feel great about your donation since the funds help fulfill the festival mission of promoting local farmers, artisans and local trade.

If you do choose to attend, please keep in mind that only service dogs are allowed in the festival. A word from the hard-working organizers about the service dog policy: “Our insurance policy does not allow us to have dogs on our festival grounds. We are a unique festival held in a closed-in area of Little Falls, hosting thousands of people. The safety of our visitors is our first priority.”

Wondering about parking? Worry not! There is plenty of parking and a free shuttle takes you from the parking lot, straight to the entrance of the festival.

We hope to see you there!

The Mohawk Valley Today team will also be there at the Garlic Festival! Last year, at the Mohawk Valley Garlic and Herb Festival, the Mohawk Valley Today team debuted our MVT Instant Photo Booth for visitors and we’re bringing it back this year! We will have fun props and each group of visitors can pose for a fun, one-of-a-kind instant film photograph to commemorate their time at the at the Garlic and Herb Festival. That’s right, we’re talking old school film, polaroid-style photos. So don’t forget to stop by, say “hi,” and get your picture taken!

Enjoy delicious homemade Italian food, vendors, food trucks, face painting, free amusement park rides sponsored by St. Mary’s Healthcare, drink specials and more all day on Bridge St.