Don't miss the big stories. Like us on Facebook. BENNINGTON â Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Matt Harrington rolled out an announcement for the next Garlic Town, USA event during Mondayâs Select Board meeting. Calling into the boardâs Zoom session, Harrington said the 2021 version of the annual event will be held in the downtown on Labor Day weekend, on Saturday, Sept. 4. The Southwestern Vermont Chamber simultaneously launched a media release about the event and to its members. Garlic Town, USA is a joint effort of the Chamber in cooperating with the Better Bennington Corp. and the town. The downtown format, which last year replaced the Southern Vermont Garlic & Herb Fest and its larger crowds amid state restrictions on gatherings because of the COVID-19 pandemic, will return with added features, Harrington said.