American Civic Association

08/26/2026

Food from around the world. Live entertainment. Local shopping. One Saturday in Binghamton. 🧄

This Saturday, the Garlic Festival is bringing it all together at Recreation Park: garlic wings, Caribbean American cuisine, empanadas, Indian food, soul food bowls, homemade treats, fresh local products, artisan creations, henna and much more!!

Throughout the day, enjoy live Americana music, traditional Morris dancing and a multicultural DJ set.

📅 Saturday, August 29
⏰ 11 AM - 5 PM
📍 Recreation Park, Binghamton

Admission available at the gate.

08/25/2026

We would like to extend a huge thank you to Bates Troy Healthcare Linen Services and Bridgewater Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing for sponsoring this year’s Garlic Festival! We are thrilled to bring the community together for a day of excitement, delicious food, and cultural connection and are incredibly grateful for Bates Troy and Bridgwater for partnering with us to make this event happen!

Bates Troy, Inc has been serving Binghamton and the surroundings areas since the 1800s! With over 200 years of experience providing high-quality linen, great savings, and excellent service to nursing homes and hospitals in the surrounding area, Bates Troy is the right choice! Find them on Facebook & LinkedIn at Bates Troy, Inc., and on Instagram

Bridgewater Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing has been providing short-term and long-term care to the disabled and elderly for upwards of five decades. They offer a wide range of nursing, medical, and rehabilitation services to meet the needs of their patients. With emphasis on the emotional, spiritual, and physical health of their patients, Bridgewater attempts to be a home away from home for its residents needing a safe space to heal! Find them on Facebook and LinkedIn at Bridgewater Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing

08/21/2026

What do garlic ice cream, fresh za’atar bread, live performances and local vendors all have in common? 🧄

You’ll find them at the Garlic Festival!

Come hungry, bring your family and friends, and spend the day discovering great food, local artisans, cultural performances and activities for all ages.

📅 Saturday, August 29
⏰ 11:00 AM–5:00 PM
📍 Recreation Park, Binghamton

Don’t wait, get your tickets today: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1997049869920?aff=oddtdtcreator

Tag someone you want to bring with you! 👇

08/21/2026

08/14/2026

🧄 Tickets are on sale for the 2026 Garlic Festival!

Join the American Civic Association on Saturday, August 29, for a full day of delicious food, live music, local artisans, family activities, and community celebration at Rec Park!

📅 Saturday, August 29
🕚 11 AM–5 PM
📍 Recreation Park, Binghamton

🎟️ General Admission is $10 online and $15 at the gate; purchase your tickets early and save!

Get your tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1997049869920?aff=oddtdtcreator

Invite your friends, bring the family, and come hungry! 🧄✨

08/11/2026

The wait is over, GARLIC FESTIVAL TICKETS ARE OFFICIALLY ON SALE !

Join us on Saturday, August 29 from 11AM to 5PM at Rec Park, for delicious food, music, local vendors, raffles and plenty of garlic-filled fun!

🎟 Get your ticket: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1997049869920?aff=oddtdtcreator

08/06/2026

Looking back at last year's Garlic Festival 🌱🧄
Get ready to do it all again!! Online ticket pre-sale is coming soon. Stay tuned!

08/04/2026

Volunteers Needed! 🧄💙

Help make the 2026 Garlic Festival a success!

We’re looking for volunteers to support one of Binghamton’s favorite community events on Saturday, August 29, at Recreation Park.

As a volunteer, you’ll:
- Earn community service hours
- Receive a Letter of Recognition from the American Civic Association
- Meet new people
- Support your community

Four volunteer shifts are available.

Sign up here: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/qrjdPzHUUv?origin=lprLink

We look forward to welcoming you to the team!

07/30/2026

🚨 Final Days to Apply! 🧄
Be part of the 2026 Garlic Festival on Saturday, August 29 at Recreation Park in Binghamton!

We’re still accepting applications for Food Vendors and Retail Vendors.
✨ Reach 2,500+ festival attendees and showcase your products to the community.

⏳ Applications close soon. Vendor spaces are limited and applications are reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis.
Apply today: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/XyEbLF6wa9?origin=lprLink