Saige Carstersen is competing for the title of Miss California Garlic Festival 2024! Help Saige win the People’s Choice Award by casting your vote and making a contribution. If she wins, 50% of the proceeds will be donated to her non-profit of choice, Happy Pet Owners, AND she has the chance to win a cash prize equal to 25% of the proceeds!
Saige shared that she is choosing to support Happy Pet Owners because, “They need a lot of support from the community.”
Vote for Saige today! Voting ends at 5:00 pm on Friday August 30th!
NOTE: The People's Choice Award is a special award intended as a fundraiser for the California Garlic Festival Scholarship Pageant and the non-profit of the winner's choosing. This award has NO bearing on the outcome of the overall competition.
For your tax reporting purposes, 50% of your contribution is tax-deductible, as it will go towards a verified 501c3 tax-exempt non-profit organization.
The California Garlic Festival will be at the MERCED COUNTY SPRING FAIRGROUNDS (403 F St., Los Banos, CA 93635) on August 30, 31 & September 1, 2024. The wholesome family fun event is focused on local entertainment, community leadership, and the Valley’s vast agriculture.
The California Garlic Festival has something for everyone! The three-day family-friendly event will feature Monster Truck Shows, Live Entertainment, Carnival, Fresh Cooked Garlic Delicacies, Lots of Vendors, Scholarship Pageant, Prince & Princess Program and More!
Festival Hours: Noon-10pm all 3 days
Single Day Admission
Admission can be purchased online or will also be available at the gate the day at the event.
$15.00 Adult (ages 18-64)
$10.00 Child (6-17), Senior 65+ & Military w/ID
Children 5 & Under - FREE
$35 Carnival Unlimited Ride Wristbands available on site at the carnival