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VT HCR125
Concurrent Resolution
Status
5/2/2025
Primary Sponsor
Mary Morrissey
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AI Summary
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Vermont General Assembly commemorates the 30th anniversary of Garlic Town U.S.A., a garlic festival celebrating "flavor, community, and tradition"
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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
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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
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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
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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