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Garlicpalooza Festival 2025

Presented by Sodexo & the Lincoln County School District

Saturday, October 11, 2025
11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Memorial Field, Toledo, OR

Free Admission
(Suggested donation: canned food to support the LCSD Food Pantry – not required)

Festival Highlights

• Live Music
• Garlic Braiding
• Fall Photo Booth
• Cider Pressing
• Face Painting
• Garlic Poem Contest
• Chili Cook-Off
•  Scarecrow Building Contest

Free Kids Activities
Great Food & Local Vendors

 Ways to Get Involved

• Vendor Booths (arts, crafts, food, info) – $20
• Chili Cook-Off Entry – $20
• Scarecrow Competition – $20
  Scarecrows displayed throughout the festival for public voting!

Cash Donations welcome to support:

• Live Music
• Cooking Competitions
• Watermelon Eating Contest
• Apple Cider Pressing

All sponsors will be recognized on event signage and announced during the festival.

Why Garlicpalooza?

This festival is a fundraiser for the Lincoln County School District’s School Garden Program and Food Pantry (The Compass Cupboard).

Your support helps us provide healthy, fresh food for students and families while building hands-on learning opportunities in our school gardens.

How You Can Help

We welcome:

• Donations of hay bales, corn stalks, apples, pumpkins, and watermelon
• Financial contributions to support event activities
• Local business sponsorships

100% of proceeds benefit the LCSD Garden Program & Food Pantry.

 Contact Us

For vendor sign-ups, sponsorship, or more information:

Email: patty.graves@lincoln.k12.or.us
Call: 541-270-2146 (Patty Graves)
LCSD Nutrition Services: 541-336-2156

Visit: www.lincoln.k12.or.us

Mark your calendar and bring the whole family for a fun, food-filled, and community-centered day at Garlicpalooza!