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Kswck - re Garlic Festival
"Dora" > wrote in message
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> Hi - I have heard back from Steve Calvin re the Garlic Festival. Here's
> what he had to say:
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> As for the GF in Saugerties being worth a 4 hr trip, that's pretty
> subjective and would be based on the individual. Would I do it? Probably
> not as I grow my own. But there are certainly those who make a whole
> weekend out of it. I'd really recommend checking out the website at:
> http://hvgf.org/
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> If you are into "talks", demos, etc there are enough of those to keep ya
> busy. Also performances by various types of artists from German Dance
> troops to Banjo players. (Don't know who's preforming this year - that's
> just from recollection )
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> There is a large arts/crafts area and a TON of food both for eating
> there and taking home. I even got some venison there once when I'd run
> out before I was able to re-stock the freezer. ;-)
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> I'd recommend checking out: http://hvgf.org/festinformain_2008.asp
> specifically to see if there's enough to hold interest.
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> If the weather cooperates it can be a fun day or couple of days. If it
> doesn't, it can suck!
>
> I'll probably go as I'd like to get some Ukrainian to plant this year
> along with the German White and Red. (Yes, we like strong garlic)
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> If anyone goes, after they are done pigging out on "food street", I
> would strongly recommend having the garlic ice cream. SERIOUSLY. I
> shunned it
> for years and then tried it once. It's EXCELLENT! Not strong garlic
> like most people think of, but just a hint of sweet roasted garlic.
> Really very good.
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> Feel free to give Kswck my email address if there are any other questions.
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> Dora
>
Thank you.
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