TREASURE COAST GARLIC FESTIVAL

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

March 5th & 6th 2022
Saturday 11 to 6 and Sunday 11 to 5
Held on the grounds of the
Mid-Florida Event Center
9221 SE Event Center Pl. Port St. Lucie, FL

Entrance Located Next to the Free Parking Garage

Vendor Info

A Two-day Outdoor Festival of Food, Shopping, Music & Family Fun!

Admission is only $5.00*
Kids 12 and under admitted Free
Plenty of onsite Free Parking

Breath Mint Anyone?

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

Children will enjoy
Lil' Stinker's Kids' Fun Zone!

Kids play all day with a $5 wristband

In addition to all of the wonderfully Delicious Garlic Dishes being served up, the 2022 Garlic Festival will again feature several Gourmet Garlic Recipes prepared under the direction of renowned Chef John Nihoff.

Chef John J. Nihoff, CHE

John J. Nihoff, CHE

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

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

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

Garlic Bruschetta
Garlic Bread
Garlic Butter
Garlic Fried Lobster
Garlic Mac & Cheese
Honey Garlic Chicken
Garlic Chicken Wings
Garlic Brisket
Garlic Mushrooms
Garlic Snow Crabs
Garlic Pulled Pork
Garlic Seafood Medley
Garlic Infused Crab Cakes
Garlic Ice Cream
Garlic Fried Rice
Garlic Sweet Chili Bacon
Creamy Garlic Chicken Pasta
Garlic Blue Crab
BBQ Garlic Kabobs
Garlic Brownie
Garlic Meatballs
Garlic Smoked Ribs
Garlic Crusted Coconut Shrimp
Garlic Shrimp
Fresh Garlic Burger
Black Garlic Cloves
Loaded Garlic Fries
Garlic Crusted Fish
Roasted Garlic Taco Bolws
Garlic Soup
Garlic Shrimp Boil
Garlic Crab Boil
Garlic Truffle Seafood Mac & Cheese
Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Wood Fired Garlic Pizza