Position: Garlic Poet Laureate – One  Day 

Location: Toronto Garlic Festival, Streetfest on Spadina Road between Davenport Road and Dupont Street, Toronto, ON

Date: September 29, 2024

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: $440 (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 29, 2024, from 10 AM to 5 PM.
• Create and perform garlic-themed poems for individuals attending the festival.
• Poems should be typed on paper or legibly written.
• Engage with visitors to inspire and share the joy of poetry and garlic.

If interested please contact peterm@torontogarlicfestival.ca