For more than 30 years, the Garlic Festival in Saugerties, NY has attracted thousands of visitors from across the country. Even though it is a Hudson Valley institution, however, many local residents still have questions about the annual event.
The Hudson Valley is no stranger to specialty festivals, and it seems like Ulster County in particular has picked up the mantle for these fringe gatherings. The Rosendale International Pickle Festival, for instance, will celebrate its 27th year this October. But back to garlic…