The Garlic Festival takes place at Centennial Park in New Denver, 3 blocks west of Highway 6. Gates open at 10:00 am and the event ends at 5:00 pm. There are 3 entry gates. Gates 1 and 2 are located on 3rd Ave; Gate 3 is located on 1st Ave.
Admission is $5.00 payable in cash on entry (no tickets required). Children under 12 are free. One complimentary pass is available from parking volunteers for each vehicle with 4 or more occupants.
There is no cash machine at the Garlic Festival and most vendors cannot accept credit cards.
A limited supply of advanced sale tickets is available for $5.00 each the two Fridays preceding the Festival. These can only be purchased at the Friday Market in downtown New Denver, 9:30-1:30. Advance sale tickets include a chance to win a gift basket.