EDMONTON, AB — April 2026 — Sorrentino’s Restaurant Group (SRG) announces the return of Sorrentino’s 34th Annual Garlic Fest, presented by Qualico, running throughout April 2026 at all SRG locations in Edmonton and St. Albert. Since its inception, thefestival has raised more than $6.5 million for local charities. This year’s beneficiary is Sorrentino’s Compassion House, which forover two decades has provided a “home away from home” for women travelling to Edmonton from across Canada for cancer treatment.
Charitable events span the full month: the BIG Balloon Pop Night (Friday, April 17, presented by Italian Centre Shop) brings live entertainment and $50 balloons packed with gift cards to all Sorrentino’s locations. The Mini-STOMP Fundraiser Wine Dinner (Sunday, April 12, presented by Dennis & Constance Nolin) offers an intimate gala evening at Sorrentino’s Downtown at $400 per ticket. Garlic Fest Wine Dinners run at rotating locations throughout April, and garlic-themed cooking classes at YEG Cooking Classes take place every Saturday. A portion of every ticket sold goes directly to Sorrentino’s Compassion House.
Corporate Chef Alberto Alboreggia’s dedicated Garlic Fest menu infuses garlic into every course — from Black Garlic Ricotta Gnocchi and 40 Clove Garlic Chicken to garlic cocktails and a Lemon Ricotta Cake with Black Garlic. Guests can “Take the Garlic Dare” and dial up the heat from Apprentice to Warrior level.
“Reaching $6.5 million in charitable contributions over 34 years is something our entire team and our guests should be incredibly proud of,” said Carmelo Rago Jr., President of SRG. “This year we’re bringing the fundraising home to Sorrentino’s Compassion House — and going bigger and stinkier than ever.”
“Every meal, every ticket, every toast during Garlic Fest makes a real difference for women when they need it most,” added Danica Hoffart, Executive Director, Sorrentino’s Compassion House.
Tickets, menus, and full event details: garlicfest.ca