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Queen Creek Olive Mill's 13th Annual Garlic Festival runs two weekends, Sept. 19 and 20 and Sept. 26 and 27, at 25062 S. Meridian Rd. Admission and parking are both free. The lineup includes four varieties of organically grown estate garlic, a garlic menu from del Piero Kitchen, live cooking demos from owner Perry Rea, Olive Oil 101 and Garlic 101 classes, estate tours, live music, wine and beer tastings and family activities. The event listing names it "Best Festival" in "PHOENIX Magazine's 2026 Arizona Travel Awards."
This brief records the information reported on Aug 19, 2026. Opening dates and operating details may have changed.
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Barnes & Noble is opening a 15,000-square-foot store at Queen Creek Marketplace with a grand opening Nov. 11, AZ Big Media reports. It's one of five new tenants that center owner Vestar announced for the Ellsworth Loop Road center. Aubergine Kitchen, JINYA Ramen Bar and LaserAway are due in early 2027, and a 5,800-square-foot LongHorn Steakhouse follows in spring 2027.
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Schnepf Farms, 24810 S. Rittenhouse Road, is building a brand new area for 2026, with new rides including Barnyard Stampede, The Peach Pit and Barnstormers. Hayrides run to a 10-acre maze with a Celebrating America theme, and chili dinners can now be preordered for a set pickup time.
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The Queen Creek Chamber's Horseshoe Harvest Hangout takes over Horseshoe Park & Equestrian Centre, 20464 E. Riggs Road, Oct. 30 and 31. Festival admission is free and parking is $20 a day. Expect a roughstock rodeo by 406 Rodeo nightly at 7, live music Friday night, a big Trunk or Treat, a petting zoo, food trucks and costume contests for people, pets and livestock. Rodeo and concert tickets are sold separately.
