Gilroy Garlic Festival

Get ready to ward off vampires and treat your taste buds! The legendary Gilroy Garlic Festival returns to deliver three full days of mouthwatering, garlic-infused perfection. Set at the beautiful Hecker Pass Outdoor Events Center, this iconic California celebration invites you to indulge in everything from sizzling pepper steak sandwiches and garlic-laced calamari to the famously bizarre yet delicious garlic ice cream. Watch the spectacular Pyro Chefs of Gourmet Alley fire up their giant skillets, groove to live regional bands on the entertainment stage, and browse unique artisanal crafts. Since 1979, this volunteer-driven food extravaganza has been uniting flavor seekers while raising millions for local charities, so come hungry and leave smelling absolutely irresistible.