TREASURE COAST GARLIC FESTIVAL
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Treasure Coast Garlic Fest

March 4th & 5th 2023


Held on the grounds of the
MIDFLORIDA Event Center
Port St Lucie Florida


Follow Your Nose to the Annual Treasure Coast Garlic Fest

Enjoy a plethora of pungently pleasing dishes and mouth watering garlic recipes prepared by gourmet chefs
The Treasure Coast Garlic Fest is a two-day outdoor food festival celebrating the wonderfully delicious and bold taste of Garlic 
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 March 4th & 5th 2023
Saturday 11 to 6 and Sunday 11 to 5

Held on the grounds of the
MIDFLORIDA Event Center

9221 SE Event Center Pl. Port St. Lucie, FL
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A Two-day Outdoor Festival of Food,
​ Shopping, Music & Family Fun!
Admission is only $8.00*
Kids 12 and under admitted Free
Plenty of onsite Free Parking
TICKETS - TREASURE COAST GARLIC FEST

Children will enjoy the FREE
​Lil' Stinker's Kids' Fun Zone!

Breath Mint Anyone?
Masks are not required but they do help with Garlic Breath.   

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In addition to all of the wonderfully Delicious Garlic Dishes being served up, the 2023 Garlic Festival will again feature several Gourmet Garlic Recipes prepared under the direction of renowned Chef John Nihoff.

Chef John J. Nihoff, CHE

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​ Chef John has over 30 years’ experience in the hospitality industry.
Starting out in the top restaurants of South Jersey and Philadelphia he progressed to a 16-year career at the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park NY as an instructor in over 11 different areas. For the past decade his culinary expertise has been well received in South Florida by many of the top private clubs in and around the Palm Beaches.

More about chef john nihoff

​Over the years’ Chef John Nihoff has obtained some of the highest commendations and recognitions that include:

Certified Hospitality Educator CHE
Commanderie de Bordeaux: Palm Beach – Founding Officer- Cellar Master
Châine des Rôtisseurs : Conseiller Culinaire des Etats-Unis
Medal of Excellence, International Award, Gold Star Award US
Caterina de Medici Society
Scholarship Recognition
Chevaliers du Tastevin Palm Beach 
Officier Commandeur - Chef du Cuisine 
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Contributing Editor
“Remarkable Service” The Culinary Institute of America
“Techniques of Healthy Cooking” The Culinary Institute of America
“The New Pro Chef”, Sixth Edition, The Culinary Institute of America
Gastronome Magazine     Pastry Arts Magazine    The New York Times

Taste of Korea- Central Park, New York City
Fancy Food Show, New York
National Press Club - An Introduction to Korean Food
United Nations- Korean Food in America
Iron Chef America Lead Judge Asian Cuisine
Palm Beach Wine Auction / Chairmen’s Dinner: Krug Champagne
 
Director Zagat Lecture Series on Cuisine and Hospitality
National Geographic “1,000 Years of Korean Food”
Epicurious.com: Around the World in 80 Recipes
 
Aspen Food and Wine Experience - Culinary Demonstration with Master Chefs
Top 10 Chef’s and Master Chef Events

“If the divine creator has taken pains to give us delicious and exquisite things to eat,
the least we can do is prepare them well and serve them with ceremony.”
--  Fernand Point  French Master Chef 


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HTML marquee Tag Here are just some of the delicious Gourmet Garlic Dishes you may find in Smell's Kitchen at the Treasure Coast Garlic Fest

Garlic Bruschetta
Garlic Bread
Garlic Mac & Cheese
Garlic Chicken Wings
Garlic Jambalaya
Garlic Mushrooms
Sauteed Garlic & Onions
Spinach & Garlic Pinwheel
Chicken Garlic Alfredo Pinwheel
3-Cheese Garlic Pinwheel
Meatball Slider on Garlic Knots
Garlic Seafood Medley
Garlic Infused Crab Cakes
Garlic Ice Cream
Garlic Fried Rice
Garlic Bourbon Glazed Salmon
Garlic Sweet Chili Bacon
Garlic Blue Crab
BBQ Garlic Kabobs
Garlic Brownie
Garlic Meatballs
Garlic Smoked Ribs
Garlic Crusted Coconut Shrimp
Garlic Shrimp Scampi
Garlic Chicken Tenders
Fresh Garlic Burger
Black Garlic Cloves
Loaded Garlic Fries
Garlic Crusted Fish
Roasted Garlic Taco Bowls
Country Garlic Soup
Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes

TCGF Entertainment Lineup 2023

Jupiter Trailer Trash 
Saturday 1:30 - 3:00

Jeff Fereshetain
Saturday 11:00 - 1:00
​Sunday 11:00 - 1:30

Bobby Gugliuzza  
& Paul Granato
Saturday 3:30 - 5:30
​Sunday 2:00 - 4:30


2023 Sponsors

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Held on the grounds of the MIDFLORIDA Event Center

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Best Western Port St. Lucie -$SOLD OUT/Night
7900 S. US Highway 1
Port St. Lucie, Florida 34952
772-878-7600

Location

MIDFLORIDA Event Center
9221 SE Event Center Pl. Port St. Lucie, FL
For GPS Directions Use: 
SE Progress Ln & Event Center Pl, Port St Lucie, FL 34952
​Notice: There is Plenty of Free On-Site Parking.

​Please Note:

Entrance Located Next to the Free Parking Garage

No Coolers or Outside Food or Beverages. 
All Bags are Subject to Search. No Weapons Allowed. Event is held rain or shine. 
Unauthorized Distribution of Promotional Materials or any form of solicitation within the festival is Strictly Prohibited.
 ***Unauthorized Distribution of Promotional Materials within the festival are Strictly Prohibited***
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Photo used under Creative Commons from osiristhe
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