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FIRE IN THE HOLE!
Photo by Bill Strange Photography
Photo by Bill Strange Photography
Photo by Bill Strange Photography
The “Pyro Chefs” in Gourmet Alley put on a spectacular flame-up show while preparing garlic-laced calamari in huge iron skillets.
LIVE ENTERTAINMENT
Photo by Lora Schraft Photography
Gilroy Garlic Festival visitors enjoy the sounds of live rock ‘n roll, country, jazz, blues, reggae, mariachi, and more on three entertainment stages.
Photo by Bill Strange Photography
Photo by Lora Schraft Photography
FAMILY FUN
Photo by Lora Schraft Photography
Kids enjoy lots of fun rides, games, and hands-on activities (plus Herbie the Festival mascot!) in the Children's Area.
Photo by Lora Schraft Photography
Photo by Bill Strange Photography
Photo by Lora Schraft Photography
You can even make your own garlic braid to take home as a souvenir!
SHOPPING
Photo by Bill Strange Photography
The Arts & Crafts areas showcase a colorful variety of unique, high-quality handmade creations from over 100 artists.
Photo by Bill Strange Photography
Photo by Bill Strange Photography
Photo by Lora Schraft Photography
Photo by Bill Strange Photography
The Garlic Mercantile boutiques offer a wide selection of gourmet food products and unique Festival souvenirs.
GREAT GARLICKY FOOD
Photo by Bill Strange Photography
Photo by Lora Schraft Photography
Photo by Bill Strange Photography
Be sure to get a Combo Plate from Gourmet Alley so you can try all the Festival favorites!
Photo by Lora Schraft Photography
Photo by Bill Strange Photography
No trip to the Gilroy Garlic Festival is complete without a free sample of the infamous only-in-Gilroy garlic ice cream!
Photo by Lora Schraft Photography
GARLIC ROYALTY
Photo by Glenn McDowell Photography
2018 Miss Gilroy Garlic Festival Queen Sloane Pace
Photo by Glenn McDowell Photography
Queen Sloane and her royal court
Photo by Bill Strange Photography
Gilroy Garlic Festival co-founder Don Christopher and his wife Karen
POWERED BY VOLUNTEERS
Photo by Bill Strange Photography
Photo by Bill Strange Photography
Hundreds of volunteers work behind the scenes at Gourmet Alley slicing, chopping, cooking and serving great garlicky food – all to raise money for local schools and non-profit organizations. Over 4,000 volunteers work each year to host the Gilroy Garlic Festival.
Photo by Bill Strange Photography
Photo by Bill Strange Photography
