Stock up on those breath mints because “The Best Stinkin’ Party in Town” is coming. Delray Beach will host its 16th annual Garlic Fest from Feb. 6-8 at Old School Square.
Anticipate lots of garlic bread, garlic wings, garlic plantains, garlic funnel cake and garlic ice cream … yep, you read that correctly! Some of the selections will definitely be more adventurous than others, but there will be something for everyone to try down at ‘Gourmet Alley’.
The event is family-friendly, with kids able to “attend” Garlic University, paint their own pot and plant seeds to take home and grow. They can shoot down the fun slide, twist and turn in the tilt-a-whirl or dip and dive on the caterpillar coaster.
There will be a slew of events going on all weekend. Here are just a few of them:
Live Music. This year’s lineup boasts a collection of local talent and more recognized names. Rebelution, the reggae-rock band known their chart-topping album ‘Courage to Grow’ will headline Friday night. On Saturday, Fabulous Fleetwoods returns and welcomes the newcomer jazz group Trombone Shorty and Orleans Avenue. Sunday’s roster will close with reggae-rockers Fiction 20 Down.
Garlic Chef Stadium. Bruce Feingold, co-owner and executive chef of DaDa, is the two-year reigning Garlic Chef Champ. But this year he’s facing some stiff competition by local chefs from El Camino, Food Shack, Eating House, and the Delray Beach Marriott.
Collaborative Kitchen Dining Experience. On Friday, Feb. 6 from 6 to 8 p.m. culinary prestige will come together for the first Collaborative Kitchen Dining Experience. Blake Malatesta of 50 Ocean, Ernie DeBlasi of Luna Rosa, Joey Giannuzzi of Farmers Table, and George Cocilova of Hudson at Waterway East will collaborate on a multi-course dinner. Tickets are an additional $75 for this limited seating event.
Cost of general admission varies by day and starts at $10. All proceeds will benefit local non-profit organizations.
For more information check out dbgarlicfest.com.
