Become a Vendor

Become a Vendor

We are now open for vendor applications to our 2024 Garlic Festival

Our Festival organizers are always open to new vendor applications. Our focus is on garlic growers and those producing garlic related products, however, we also welcome applications from vendors of local field and farm produce, specialty foods, beverages, and crafts. If you feel you have a product that would be a good fit at our festival and would like more information please read our 'vendor information' page at the link below.

When you have read the vendor information page, and you wish to apply, you can proceed to create an account through the 'sign up now' link on the application page. Once you have created an account you will be able to sign-in, fill out and submit the application form. You will be contacted by our vendor chair within one week of receipt of your application.

A reduced introductory booth fee applies to first time vendors at the Festival. See the 'vendor information' page for booth fees.

Vendors of foods, wine, beer, cider, and spirits may be interested in participating in our Tastings and Pairings Sessions. Information on these sessions can be found in the 'activities'/ 'Tastings and Pairings' section.

2024 Vendors - check back as we add more vendors

Atlantean Products

Plant Food. Natually based plant foods, blended and manufactured in Waterloo Region

Augusts Harvest Inc

Locally grown garlic for 35 years.

Aunt Beth's

Beth Havers AKA Aunt Beth got her start baking as a child with her father but it was the unique circumstances of 2020 that gave rise to Aunt Beth's Whisky Inspired treats. With over 20 years of experience in the spirits Beth is internationally recognized as being a trailblazer in her field.

Whisky is delicious but is often considered intimidating. Beth has always strived to find ways to break down the barriers and make whisky approachable and fun and what's more fun than treats! We have worked with some of the most beloved distilleries to create fantastically delicious recipes that you are bound to love. One bite and you will be hooked!

Blanbrook Bison Farm

Bison Meat - frozen garlic and plain sausage, steaks, ground, burgers, roasts, brisket, liver, soup bones and stew. Also avaible, bison pepperettes, salami and jerky

Braemar Hills Farm

We specialize in growing organic garlic, onions, shallots, and peppers. We also create a line of dehydrated and infused products including garlic infused olive oil, hot honey, sea salt, and dip mixes. We have been providing fresh organically grown garlic and produce from our 5 acre farm outside of Embro since 2007.

Brant County Garlic Company Inc

Our family has been producing and processing garlic product for 46 years. We offer 4 Varieties. We are here to help with the promotion of Garlic Production in Canada by Small Gardeners to Large Growers. Along with Our Fresh Premium Gourmet Garlic for Table Stock or Garlic Planting Stock from a few Cloves to thousands pounds shipped across Canada. Our Go- Garlic is Dehydrated Slices and is Great when you are out of Fresh Garlic. For the last few years we offer Fermented Black Garlic .Check it out.

Butler Farm

A small family farm growing over 30 varieties of gourmet garlic for culinary use and seed stock. Grown using organic principles, no pesticides, herbicides or inorganic fertilizers of any kind.

Capella Meadows

Capella Meadows produces cheese on a small scale. We want to bring the unique taste from our farm to your table.

Our family farm is located in Huron County; it is organically certified and farmed with biodynamic principles. The goats spend a lot of the summer grazing, and during the winter months, we provide them with hay and silage of the best quality possible. All our feed is produced on the farm. We work hard to improve biodiversity on our farm, improve our soil health, and, with that, the quality of our milk. Our cheese is produced without additives, and we continually strive towards more natural ways of cheese making.

We love what we do, and we want to share that love with you.
We hope you can taste it!

Dancing Pig Farms

Dancing Pig Farms is located in Walsingham, Norfolk County, Ontario.
We grow non-GMO, pesticide-free garlic, vegetables, fruits, herbs, flowers, nuts, and grains using organic seed and practices. We make our own black garlic. We also produce eggs from our free-range ducks and chickens which we feed organic soy-free grain.

Deep Purple Lavender Farm

OUR LAVENDER
Since 2019 we have planted over 3200 lavender plants which include 10 different English & French cultivars.

Dip Dip Hooray!

I create small batch, hand-packaged original mixes in a wide variety of categories.
These include Cold, Warm, Baked, Whipped, Boozy and Dessert Dips as well as Starters, Baked Brie Toppers, Bread Dippers, Cheeseball Mixes, Drink Mixes and BBQ Rubs.
My newest product is a "Crackler" which is a mix that you add to saltines or tortilla chips to create a unique snack.
I have between 5 and 8 flavours in each of the above categories so there are over 80 choices currently.

81 Petals

I grow 1300-1500 dahlias at my Listowel area flower farm, as well as an arrangement of other flowers. September is prime time for them to be blooming! I love to create flower bars for people to enjoy these beautiful, locally grown flowers!

Epicure - Ashley Lobb

With Epicure clean eating is a lifestyle choice that never compromises taste . Our products feature clean, wholesome ingredients that's are 100% peanut and gluten free. We strive for sodium and sugar conscious and keep our products as true to nature as possible which means no MSG, fillers or artificial colours .
Our innovative products make meals fast to prep , quick to make and simple to savour !

Food 4 LIfe Market Garden

Food 4 Life is a small family farm that practices regenerative organic farming to grow nutritious, delicious, and healthy garlic. We are Regenerative Organic Certified™ and Certified Organic by ECOCERT® CANADA. Our prime focus is the soil, as it sustains human health & is kind to nature's environment.

Garlic King (GK Garlic Inc.)

Garlic King has been hand crafting their garlic spread in small batches for 14 years.
Located in New Hamburg, we staff booths at St. Jacobs Farmers market and distribute our product with vendors at many other markets and retail stores.
A soya based spread with local garlic and over 30 herbs and spices. So versatile, you will want to use it on everything.

Garlicloves

We are proud Ontario farmers growing our garlic in the Kawartha Lakes and Haliburton Highlands.

We specialize in growing more than 28 varieties of premium garlic. All of our garlic is planted and harvested by hand. This quality control measure ensures only the best garlic is available to our customers.

Unique to any other, our garlic bulbs are sold with tall stalks and colour coded strings. Learning about garlic varieties their distinct properties and flavours has never been easier.

Great Lakes Goat Dairy

We are a small group of farmers that work together to make our delicious goat cheese.

Hessenland Inn / Schatz Winery

A well curated portfolio consisting of vinifera varieties and cool climate varieties
Frontenac Blanc
Frontenac Gris
La Crescent
Marquette
Petite Pearl
Riesling

JDV Metal Designs

Custom metal art fabrication and design.

Junction 56 Distilllery

Established in 2015 in Stratford, Junction 56 embodies a journey fueled by passion. From the initial whisky tasting to the meticulous craft of distillation, our commitment shines through in every sip of our products. We harness the essence of natural, locally-sourced ingredients, infusing them with creative vision and unwavering innovation. The result? Originality and precision craftsmanship that redefine the art of distillery.

Koopeh Designs Inc.

We will be demonstrating some Garlic Chopping and Garlic Peeling items that Evan Ruz created. Chop up your veggies in no time with our easy to use and easy to clean Garlic Chopper. Chops up your garlic, ginger, carrots and even radishes, multiple consistencies! When you are done, just push the button to rise all the veggies to the surface and scrape off into your pan. No digging like a garlic press..... Easy!

Making Scents of Soy

Offering hand poured soy candles since 2010 with over 100 scents available. Clean burning and safe, the 16 oz soy candles will last 90-100 hours, and they are made from sustainably sourced materials.

Millbank Cheese and Butter

Established in 1908, Millbank Cheese is still made with all-Canadian Milk, a lot of which is sourced from local farms in Perth County, Oxford County and Waterloo Region.
All our cheese is aged naturally without the use of chemical enhancements to speed along the aging process.
Our cheese is made to our specifications in quality which are of the highest standards in the industry. We guarantee you're going to love it!

Mr Bamboo Plus

Canadian made bamboo pillows and sheet sets and KD Cleaning cloths

Munro Honey and Meadery

We're proud to be among Ontario's foremost producers of pure Canadian honey. With over a century of expertise, our honey house is dedicated to crafting top-tier bee products, from our renowned 100% pure honey to our award-winning mead.

NATURE LION INC

Proudly Canadian, we strive to put mushrooms into the hands of the people. From mushroom-growing kits to coffee - we've got your mushroom needs covered.
Find our booth and check out the mushrooms growing! It's easy to grow them at home and we'd be happy to teach you all about it.
Not only that, but the many benefits these wonderful creatures can bring into your life.

Pepper Tree Spice Co. Inc.

Over 300 Fine Spices, Herbs, and Artisan Seasonings are made from Organic and Natural ingredients. Our spice blends are additive-free, gluten-free, and dairy-free, and nearly all are made with no salt or sugar. Additionally, we have a great selection of Signature 5-pack spice collections and our Trio 3-Pack spice collections, gourmet salts, and a large variety of peppers offered from within our Pepper Tree Spice Box, a boutique walk-in and shop mobile retail experience.

Pure Music Garlic by Boars Rock Farm

Boars Rock Farm and Pure Music Garlic are a family run business that produces organic garlic and garlic scapes.
Our wide range of gourmet, dehydrated garlic products and powdered blends are processed and packaged right here at Boars Rock Farm, as well as some of the best Black Garlic Canada has to offer. We are gluten free, preservative free, sodium free and celiac friendly. Please come for a tour and visit our farm store.

Samsara Fields Organics

Samsara Fields Organics is a 45 acre organic farm (with 10 acres of garlic) dedicated to cultivating heirloom produce. As well as growing diverse crops, we process our vegetables to create healthy and nutritious preserves including fermented, freeze dried, dried, canned and pressurised. We have been a part of the Stratford Garlic Festival since 2013.

Sebringville Garden Centre

Sebringville Garden Center was founded in 1959 as the first garden centre in the surrounding area. Changing hands four times along the 60+ years it has been in operation, the Sebringville Garden Centre has been a mainstay in the Sebringville area providing quality plants and friendly, small-town service.

Sexi Lexi’s Peppers and Sauce

Artisanal, small-batch hot sauce made with local, sustainably grown produce.

Shnab's Inc

Canadian grown garlic

Simple Dreams Ministries Ontario Inc.

Simple Dreams is all about that...SIMPLE DREAMS !
Our mandate is to cater to the working poor in our community and beyond.
We want to help those in the community who have dreams that don't seem achievable.

Stafford Brothers Meats Ltd

small family deli and sandwich shop that specializes in cured meats, charcuterie and deli meats

Stonetown Artisan Cheese

The taste of the Swiss Alps from our farm to your table!
Stonetown Artisan Cheese is an on-farm cheese plant located in St. Marys, Ontario. Our award winning hand crafted alpine style cheese is made with fresh whole cow's milk from our family farm. In order to obtain a great taste, the milk is unpasteurized and has no additives. This ensures that the cheese is pure and natural. The cheese making process is very similar to how cheese has been made for centuries in the mountain dairies in the Swiss Alps.

Stratford Public Library

Saturday only.

Stratford Public Library will have a games and activity center for kids of all ages set up in the venue lobby. Entrance to the activity centre is free of charge. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Taya

Fashion accessories, footware and clothing for today's modern woman.

The Best Little Pork Shoppe

The Best Little Pork Shoppe specializes in local Ontario Pork products. We are most know for our farmer's sausage, smoked chops, and bacon. We also sell local chicken, lamb, buffalo, and beef. Our pantry has expanded in 2023 to include more variety, and we have added Yoder Smokers and wood pellets to our BBQ lineup.

The Good Beef Company

We are a small operation with the passion to raise our beef cattle with the best comfort and feed program possible. We use a corn feed program to deliver the best flavour and tender meat. We also grow 2.5 acres of garlic. During the summer months we sell fresh garlic at our farm and at farmers markets. We also supply powder garlic, garlic chips, black garlic, and frozen ready to use garlic cloves in vac pac bags. One of our signature products is the Beef Brisket. We prepare thin sliced smoked brisket that is sold in sous vide vacuum bags ready to be enjoyed. We also grow and sell Sunflowers and Gladiolus.

Troyer's Spices

Discover a world of aromatic wonders in our spice store, where we meticulously source and hand-select the finest spices from around the globe. With our commitment to quality, you'll experience the freshest flavors that elevate your culinary creations to new heights. From everyday essentials to exotic blends, our extensive collection caters to both adventurous food enthusiasts and seasoned chefs alike. Unleash your inner chef with Troyer's Spices and unlock a world of taste sensations that will delight your palate.

Weathered Rock Farm

 

Ye Olde Fudge Pot

Ye Olde Fudge Pot makes our fudge the olde fashioned way, using real cream, butter and natural flavours cooked in traditional copper kettles. Hot fudge is poured over marble slabs, then cured in wooden troughs. Our fudge is prepared fresh with no preservatives in our proven technique for a delicious and fresh product.
Ye Olde Fudge Pot started as a family business in 1976, and continues today with a new family since 2016.