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The Gilroy California Garlic Festival

The Gilroy California Garlic Festival is held at the end of July each year in this community located to the south of the Bay Area. Gilroy California lies about 30 miles south of San Jose, Silicon Valley and the very vibrant urban center of the Bay Area. The Garlic Festival in Gilroy is a family-friendly event which is comprised of a host of activities including cooking, spending time in the outdoors, arts and crafts, and live entertainment. Those who find Gilroy garlic to their liking may attend the various cooking demonstrations held at the festival and try their hand at cooking some of the gourmet dishes created by the experienced and very competitive chefs.

Tickets for the Gilroy Garlic Festival are inexpensive and many families choose to stay in RVs and at campsites in the area. Not only does this save money, it makes attending an affordable affair and allows for families to spend more of their time at the events and to enjoy themselves without worrying about breaking the bank for their California vacation. The Garlic Festival in Gilroy is held at Christmas Hill Park which has numerous areas for picnicking and plenty of shade for those who need to get out of the midsummer heat.

Gilroy, CA has been celebrating the garlic festival since 1978. A local doctor thought up the idea as a way of celebrating the annual garlic harvest. The doctor had Italian roots and, of course, Italian cooking is famous for its heavy use of garlic. The community had expected the festival to be popular but the initial attendance was three times what was expected. It has grown consistently over the years and is one of the town's major draws. Today, the Gilroy Garlic Festival is attended by people from all over California.

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