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VT HCR125

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Passed

5/2/2025

Primary Sponsor

Mary Morrissey

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Session

AI Summary

  • Vermont General Assembly commemorates the 30th anniversary of Garlic Town U.S.A., a garlic festival celebrating "flavor, community, and tradition"

  • Festival originated in 1995 as the Southern Vermont Garlic and Herb Festival in Wilmington, moved to Bennington in 2008, and was rebranded as Garlic Town U.S.A. after a pandemic pause

  • By 2019, the festival had grown 260 percent to 16,000 attendees and was recognized as one of the world's top 10 garlic festivals

  • The 2025 festival is scheduled for August 30 in downtown Bennington with plans for 130 vendors, food trucks, children's activities, and a zero-waste initiative

  • Secretary of State directed to send a copy of the resolution to the Southwestern Vermont Chamber of Commerce

Legislative Description

House concurrent resolution commemorating the 30th anniversary of Garlic Town U.S.A., a celebration of "flavor, community, and tradition"

Last Action

Adopted pursuant to Joint Rule 16b

5/2/2025

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