Proposed 27th Annual Delray Beach Garlic Festival

Original title: 27th DELRAY BEACH GARLIC FESTIVAL: RECOMMENDATION OF THE DEVELOPMENT SERVICES MANAGEMENT GROUP OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, TO THE CITY COMMISSION FOR AN IMPACT EVENT KNOWN AS "27TH DELRAY BEACH GARLIC FESTIVAL" TO BE HELD ON FEBRUARY 28 - MARCH 1, 2026. AT THE OLD SCHOOL SQUARE CAMPUS.

Record date · September 25, 2025

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What This Bill Does

The City of Delray Beach Development Services Management Group has submitted a recommendation to the City Commission regarding the permit for the 27th annual Garlic Festival. The event is proposed to take place at the Old School Square campus from February 28 to March 1, 2026.

Why it matters

This recommendation initiates the formal approval process for a large-scale public event, which will determine the operational requirements and site usage for the Garlic Festival at the Old School Square campus in 2026.

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Delray Beach Garlic Festival organizers

The organizers are seeking municipal approval to host their event at a city-owned venue.

Indirectly affected

Old School Square area residents

Residents in the vicinity may experience changes in traffic, noise, or access to the campus during the event dates.

Key Facts

The event is titled the '27th Delray Beach Garlic Festival'.
The proposed dates for the event are February 28, 2026, through March 1, 2026.
The proposed location for the event is the Old School Square campus.
The Development Services Management Group has formally recommended the event to the City Commission.

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The document is filed under reference number 25-1176.
The status of the item is 'Agenda Ready' as of September 8, 2025.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Garlic Festival officially approved?

Not yet. This document is a recommendation from the Development Services Management Group to the City Commission, which must still review and act on the proposal.

Where will the festival be held?

The proposal designates the Old School Square campus as the event location.

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