Eligibility
The Garlic Fan Photo Challenge is open to all Garlic Fan Fest attendees who purchase a Garlic Fan Passport and meet the requirements outlined below. Participants under the age of 18 must have permission from a parent or legal guardian to participate.
How to Participate
GARLIC FAN PASSPORT
Participants may purchase either: Garlic Fan Passport ($5), which includes Garlic Fan Passport and “Garlic is Love” Pen OR Garlic Fan Bundle ($20), which includes Garlic Fan Passport, “Garlic is Love” Pen, Branded Tote Bag, and Branded Tumbler.
Each passport includes a unique Passport Number. Participants are encouraged to complete their passport throughout the festival by recording their favorite foods, discoveries, ratings, and festival experiences.
PASSPORT VERIFICATION
To become eligible for the Photo Challenge, participants must:
1. Present their Garlic Fan Passport at Garlic Fan Headquarters.
2. Have their passport reviewed and verified by event staff.
3. Receive an official Garlic Fan stamp.
Only passports that have been verified and stamped by Garlic Fan Headquarters are eligible for Photo Challenge entry.
Garlic Fan Fest Memory Upload
All Garlic Fan Fest attendees are welcome to share photos, selfies, and festival memories through the Garlic Fan Fest Memory Upload form. Attendees may upload multiple photos and festival memories for promotional and social media purposes. Submitting a memory upload does not automatically enter a participant into the Photo Challenge.
Photo Challenge Entry
To enter the Garlic Fan Photo Challenge, participants must:
1. Upload a photo through the official Garlic Fan Fest submission form.
2. Provide a valid Passport Number from a verified and stamped Garlic Fan Passport.
3. Provide the requested contact information.
All submissions must be received by 8:00 PM on the day of the event.
Entry Limits
Limit one (1) Photo Challenge submission per Passport Number. Each participant may select one (1) photo to be judged as their official contest entry. Multiple contest entries using the same Passport Number may be disqualified. Event organizers reserve the right to remove duplicate, incomplete, fraudulent, or inappropriate entries.
Photo Requirements
Submitted photos must:
• Be taken by the participant during Garlic Fan Fest.
• Be family-friendly and suitable for public display.
• Not contain unlawful, offensive, or inappropriate content.
• Not infringe upon the rights of any third party.
Basic editing such as cropping, brightness adjustments, and color correction is permitted.
Judging
Entries will be reviewed by a panel of judges selected by Two Girls Media, organizer of Garlic Fan Fest. Judges’ decisions are final.
Photos will be evaluated based on:
• Creativity and Originality
• Festival Spirit and Enthusiasm
• Connection to the Garlic Fan Fest experience
• Overall Impact
Award Categories
ULTIMATE GARLIC FAN
The overall standout photo.
WORTH THE GARLIC BREATH
Best food-focused photo.
FESTIVAL FRIENDS AWARD
Best photo featuring people enjoying the festival together.
BEST GARLIC EXPERIENCE
Most memorable festival experience.
MOST DELIGHTFULLY GARLIC
Funniest, quirkiest, or most unexpected garlic-themed
Winner Notification
Winners will be contacted using the information provided during entry. Winner must be willing to pick up their prize in Denville, NJ. If a winner cannot be reached within seven (7) days, declines the prize, or is found to be ineligible, organizers may select an alternate winner. Prizes are non-transferable and may not be redeemed for cash.
Permission to Use Photos and Responses
By submitting a photo, memory upload, comment, or Garlic Fan Passport response, participants grant Two Girls Media and Garlic Fan Fest permission to use, reproduce, publish, display, distribute, edit, and share submitted photographs, comments, and Garlic Fan Passport responses for promotional, marketing, advertising, social media, website, print, and archival purposes without additional compensation.
General Conditions
Participation constitutes acceptance of these Official Rules and all decisions made by Two Girls Media, organizer of Garlic Fan Fest.
Two Girls Media reserves the right to modify, suspend, or cancel the Garlic Fan Passport or Photo Challenge if circumstances beyond its control affect the administration, security, fairness, or operation of the promotion.
Void where prohibited by law.
