China ships the most garlic worldwide. However, South Korea, India, Russia, and Egypt ship it out as well. Many people choose to eat lots of garlic, because it is a known source of vitamins A, B-1, and C. It is also full of magnesium, calcium, and iron. This smelly herb can lower cholesterol and high blood pressure, while also allowing a person to overcome colds and fatigue.

While you may use garlic for some of your daily cooking, you may not know everything you could about this amazing superfood. This is where the many different local garlic festivals come into play.

National Garlic Day is in April. However, many garlic festivals are not held on that day. This means you can enjoy a garlic festival or two throughout the year as you travel for a culinary family vacation.

Garlic Festivals to Visit During a Culinary Family Vacation

Old Mistick Village Annual Garlic Festival

Attending the Old Mistick Village Annual Garlic Festival in Mystic, Connecticut is quite fun. You will find everything garlic related in Olde Mistick Village.

Farmers bring garlic, and fresh produce, to sell, while local restaurants serve up some tasty foods filled with garlic. Add in all the shopping opportunities and you will have a day-long event to keep you busy.

Stop into Clyde’s Cider Mill to watch apple cider being made. Then grab a gallon or two to take back home with you. Or drink while eating a slice or two of pizza from Mystic Pizza.

Midwest Garlic Festival

The Midwest Garlic Festival is in Terrapin Park in Elizabeth, Illinois. This free event allows you to purchase garlic from local farmers, as well as the fresh produce they bring.

There are many food vendors sharing how to prepare different foods with garlic. Many of those foods are for sale.

Music plays in the background, as you are wandering around, so do not be surprised if you start dancing with others who are in attendance. Although, your kids may roll their eyes, as you dance with strangers during your family vacation!

Maine’s Garlic Festival

Maine’s Garlic Festival is at Lake George Regional Park. When you are not enjoying the garlic and other foods, you can spend time playing a few games or listening to music. There is also an art exhibit to wander through before you leave.

I can easily add this garlic festival to your itinerary for your family vacation in Maine.

Gilroy Garlic Festival

The Gilroy Garlic Festival is at Christmas Hill Park in Gilroy, California. This outdoor festival offers more than two tons of garlic within the food that is served. There are also three stages of live entertainment, arts and crafts vendors, and a children’s area.

Of course, there are so many other activities you can do with your family while you vacation in this area of California. Allow me to personalize your itinerary, so you create memories to cherish for a lifetime.

Want to experience a culinary family vacation internationally? Check out these festivals in Ireland! 

Minnesota Garlic Festival

The Minnesota Garlic Festival is on the McLeod Country Fairgrounds. This is a family-friendly event that is full of garlic, food, and fun!

The farmers within this state grow more than seventy different varieties of garlic and it is used in everything there, including ice cream. You may want to skip tasting the ice cream, but honestly, you should try it! You may be surprised at just how good it is.

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China Bend Winery Garlic Faire

The China Bend Winery Garlic Faire is at the China Bend Winery in Kettle Falls, Washington. This garlic fair has been going strong for more than twenty years now. When you are not tasting the garlic, you can listen to music and drink some fine wine.

And since this is a winery, the kids will have plenty of space to play and have fun on their own during your family vacation.

Asheville WNC Garlic Fest

The Asheville WNC Garlic Fest is at Sow True Seed in Asheville, North Carolina. Garlic ice cream, garlic fudge, garlic cookies, and honey fermented with garlic are available to eat.

Make sure you check out all the food trucks, so you can find the garlic foods you love the most!

Click here to see all the amazing things you can do with family during a vacation in Asheville, NC. 

These are only some of the local garlic festivals in the US throughout the year. While none of them are on National Garlic Day, you can still enjoy garlic when you attend any of them. If you are looking for something different on your next culinary family vacation, you may want to visit an area near one of these garlic festivals. I can personalize your itinerary, so you have an amazing family vacation while making memories with the people you love!

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Top Destination for Solo Female Travelers Who Love Food and Wine

Tuscany, Italy

You probably aren’t surprised to see Tuscany, Italy makes my list of the top destinations for solo female travelers who love food and wine. After all, this is one of the best solo female travel destinations in Europe. And you can’t visit Tuscany without drinking some incredible wine!

During your solo female vacation in Tuscany, you must wander through vineyards and taste the different wines. Chianti is the most popular wine in Tuscany. So, ship a few bottles back home. This way you can relive the memories every time you open a bottle.

Culinary delights are also part of every vacation in Tuscany. Consider an olive oil tasting. Go on a truffle hunt. Or allow me to sign you up for a pasta making cooking class while I am creating your personalized itinerary.

With so many delicious foods available in the Tuscany region, I recommend wandering through a food market or two. This will allow you to purchase local foods to eat during picnic lunches or when you are back at your hotel.

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Napa Valley, California

You don’t need to travel all the way to Italy to enjoy a little fine wine and delicious cuisine. Napa Valley is considered one of the best wine regions in the United States.

There are plenty of food and wine tours for solo female travelers in Napa Valley. Or you can join a tour that has solo travelers, as well as couples and groups.

Imagine sitting down to a meal that offers farm to table options on the menu. Add in a glass or bottle of your new favorite wine. Or choose to try what your server is recommending that pairs perfectly with the meal you ordered.

Snap photos of the stunning landscapes and vineyards. And allow me to book a spa experience or two. This will ensure you finish your solo female vacation in Napa Valley completely relaxed and rejuvenated.

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Porto, Portugal – A Top Destination for Solo Female Travelers Who Love Food and Wine

Wandering around the city streets in Porto is simple for solo female travelers. This incredible destination is quite safe with its friendly locals. Of course, you should always keep a few safety tips in mind while traveling solo as a female. But you shouldn’t have any difficulties in this part of the world.

Once you have explored the city streets, venture out for a wine tour in the Douro Valley. Within the valley, you can sit in wine cellars while sipping on port wine. Or tour each vineyard, while learning how each winery grows their grapes and makes wine.

Don’t skip out on the seafood at the local restaurants during your solo female vacation in Porto. The seafood is always fresh and tastes great with port wine.

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Willamette Valley, Oregon

Solo female travelers will love the food and wine options available in Willamette Valley in Oregon. This laidback destination offers gorgeous views of the mountains and valleys in between sips of wine.

Your solo female vacation in Oregon’s wine country will include so much more than wine tastings, farm to table foods, and cooking classes. In between all those adventures, you can participate in plenty of outdoor activities.

I can find tours for the activities you want to do. Or I can arrange for you to do a few of them on your own. It will all depend on your comfort levels for each activity, as you check out this part of the world on your own.

Melbourne, Australia

Okay, I know almost everyone has Australia on their travel bucket list. While this will be quite the long trip for a solo female traveler, it is worth it for the food, wine, and ample things to do.

In Melbourne, you can explore the Yarra Valley. This valley is known for its fine wines and fresh produce. I recommend taking at least one food and wine tour while traveling in Melbourne as a solo female.

You should also spend time in the local cafes, as you soak up the culture.

I recommend spending time in other parts of Australia during your vacation. I can easily create a personalized itinerary that will have you exploring Sydney, Queensland, and any other destination you wish to see.

Mendoza, Argentina – An Amazing Destination for Solo Female Travelers Who Love Food and Wine

Wine lovers will never want to leave Mendoza, Argentina once they arrive. As a solo female traveler, you will quickly see why this is one of the top destinations for food and wine.

Many of the vineyards offer bike tours, which are unique ways to see the grapes and vines. During these tours, you will get a workout in while trying some of the best wines in this region.

The favorite wine in Mendoza is Malbec. Try a glass while dining on an Argentine steak. Or if you decide to indulge in a different dish, ask your server what they recommend for a drink.

Keep your camera handy, because the Andes Mountains will be in the distance wherever you are in Mendoza. You won’t want to miss any of the spectacular scenery during your solo female vacation in Argentina.

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Bordeaux, France

I am sure you are also not too surprised that Bordeaux made my list of top destinations for solo female travelers who love food and wine. After all, this is one of the world’s most famous wine regions.

You will have plenty of options when it comes to things to do while on vacation in Bordeaux. Within the city limits, you can explore the streets and shop in the local stores.

Out in the country, visit the vineyards and take a wine tour or two. Many of the wineries offer wine tastings. Although, you may prefer the ones that pair the wines with delicious French cuisine.

I highly recommend exploring Bordeaux’s gourmet food scene. Trust me when I say you will do enough walking to avoid gaining any weight while on this solo female vacation in France!

San Sebastian, Spain

San Sebastian may be at the very top of the best destinations for solo female travelers who love food and wine. Although this city is more for food lovers.

A pintxos crawl will have you eating lots of delicious tapas. I recommend trying as many of the Basque dishes as you can while on vacation in this region of Spain.

When you want to find a new wine to drink, venture over to the Rioja region. I can arrange for a wine tour while I am personalizing your itinerary. Visiting local cider houses is another option if your taste buds want to taste something other than wine on this solo female adventure.

These are some of the top destinations for solo female travelers who love food and wine. There are a few others that may be perfect for your solo female vacation needs though. We should chat so I can get an idea of what your perfect food and wine vacation would look like. Then I can personalize an itinerary that includes everything you want for the solo vacation of your dreams.

So, are you ready to book a trip to one of these best destinations for solo female travelers who love food and wine?

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