President's Message

Thank you for your joining us for the 2010 Gilroy Garlic Festival. More than 150 local non-profits will collect over $500,000 generated at this year's festival, half of which is distributed directly from The Garlic Festival Association.

Garlic Festival organizers are committed to making our event as green as possible over the next few years. This year was a great example of that commitment. During this transition, I hope we meet or surpass modern environmental expectations like sourcing re-useable materials and conscious food selections. Whether it is locally grown mushrooms, fine wines from our valley, pasta made in San Francisco or California grown garlic, residents from The Golden State need not travel far to find locally or regionally produced food. Californian's have always pioneered or adapted quickly to changes. Upon returning to the 2011 festival, you'll find more garlic traditions fused with culinary innovation.

On behalf of the hundreds of volunteers who brought you the 32nd annual Festival, thanks for visiting and we hope you'll join us again next year for our 33rd, July 29, 30, & 31, 2011.

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