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46th Annual Gilroy Garlic Festival 2025

THE RETURN OF A LEGENDARY FLAVOR FESTIVAL!
Join us July 25,26 & 27 at South County Groves, located at Gilroy Gardens!

The unmistakable aroma of garlic will once again fill the air as the Gilroy Garlic Festival returns for a revamped and flavorful experience from July 25–27, 2025. This beloved California tradition is back and better than ever — and you're invited to be part of the magic!

Nestled in the beautiful grounds of the South County Grove, located at Gilroy Gardens, the festival will welcome up to 3,000 guests per day, offering a more intimate and immersive celebration of all things garlic.

TICKET SALES UPDATE

Stay tuned for date announcement — early purchase is strongly encouraged — this limited-capacity event is expected to sell out quickly.

Pre-sale tickets only. No tickets will be sold at the gate on event days. For up-to-date event details, including ticket information and programming, please refer directly to the gilroygarlicfestivalassociation.com website.

WHAT TO EXPECT

Get ready for a flavorful weekend filled with:

Garlicky Gourmet Foods & Fan Favorites
Live Music & Entertainment
Culinary Competitions & Demos
Artisan Vendors & Local Makers Market

Whether you’re a longtime festival fan or a first-time guest, you’ll enjoy the rich community spirit, vibrant energy, and unmistakable garlic flair that make this event so iconic.

IMPORTANT VENUE & TICKETING INFO

• The Gilroy Garlic Festival is a separately ticketed event held at South County Grove, located at Gilroy Gardens.
• Entry is ONLY through the South County Grove entrance.
• No Gilroy Gardens access through the festival.
• Gilroy Gardens admission does not include festival access.
• Tickets must be purchased in advance – NO tickets will be sold at the gate.

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Four Musicians actively performing by singing, playing guitars, and clapping their hands.

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GILROY GARLIC FESTIVAL ASSOCIATION

Connecting with the heart of Gilroy

For four decades, the Gilroy Garlic Festival welcomed garlic-lovers from around the world to enjoy delicious garlic food and family fun—and in the process, put Gilroy, California on the map as the “Garlic Capital of the World.”

Powered by Volunteers

Today, the volunteer-led non-profit Gilroy Garlic Festival Association continues the legacy of the Festival through various community events throughout the year. All proceeds from these events help support the the Gilroy Garlic Festival Association, which has raised more than $12 million since 1979 for local schools, community groups, and charities.

Supporting the Local Community

The Gilroy Garlic Festival Association is established to provide benefits to local worthy charities and non-profit groups by promoting the community of Gilroy through a quality celebration of garlic. Your support and contributions will enable us to meet our goals and provide benefits to local worthy charities and non-profit groups by promoting the community of Gilroy through a quality celebration of garlic.

We invite you to “follow your nose” and join in the great garlicky fun! And remember, you can also enjoy great garlic experiences in Gilroy all year long along the Road to Garlic.

gilroygarlicfestivalassociation.com
408.842.1625