Position: Garlic Poet Laureate – One Day
Location: Toronto Garlic Festival, Streetfest on Spadina Road between Davenport Road and Dupont Street, Toronto, ON
Date: September 28, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
About the Festival:
The not-for-profit Toronto Garlic Festival celebrates Ontario’s annual garlic harvest, featuring local farmers, chefs, and a variety of unique garlic-themed activities. The festival provides a vibrant platform for culinary delights, cultural talks, and creative expressions, drawing garlic enthusiasts from across the region.
Role Overview:
The Toronto Garlic Festival is seeking a creative and engaging Garlic Poet Laureate to compose and perform garlic-inspired poetry for festival visitors. This role involves crafting spontaneous poems that capture the essence of garlic and the festival’s lively atmosphere. The Garlic Poet Laureate will be a key figure in enhancing the cultural experience of the festival, offering visitors a unique literary perspective on the beloved ingredient.
Fee: $450 (incl. HST) plus a bakers dozen Ontario garlic bulbs. The festival will provide a table and chair.
Responsibilities:
- Attend the Toronto Garlic Festival on September 28, 2025, from 10 AM to 5 PM.
- Create and write garlic-themed poems personalized for individuals attending the festival.
- Poems should be typed on paper or legibly written. Digital option is possible, let’s discuss.
- Engage with visitors to inspire and share the joy of poetry and garlic.
If interested please contact peterm@torontogarlicfestival.ca
Past Garlic Poet Laureates at Toronto Garlic Festival: