Bigger than ever in 2017, the Gilroy Garlic Festival is a massive summer food festival with gourmet cuisine, celebrity appearances, live concerts, cooking demos, and an outdoor wine garden. Situated just south of the Silicon Valley, Gilroy is a quiet little town that hosts one of the biggest food celebrations in the world every summer.
Taking place this year from July 28-30, the Gilroy Garlic Festival is packed with pungent fun and delicious garlic treats. Enjoy live music from Jacob Davis, Chris Ferrara and Aubrey Road, along with special appearances by Food Network superstar Giada de Laurentiis and MasterChef Season 7 winner Shaun O'Neale. Sample award-winning wines in the new outdoor wine garden, and hit up Gourmet Alley for decadent garlic dishes:
- Gilroy Garlic Shrimp
- Calamari
- Scampi
- Pepper Steak Sandwiches
- Italian Sausage Sandwiches
- Pasta con Pesto
- Stuffed Mushrooms
- Garlic Bread
- Garlic Fries
- Zesty Fried Garlic Calamari
- … plus much more, including garlic-free treats
In additional all of that, the festival also features live cooking demonstrations, kids' activities, shopping for arts and crafts, and the Miss Gilroy Garlic Festival Queen Pageant. Seize the day and smell the garlic at the Gilroy Garlic Festival, one of the most original San Jose, CA events in the area.
Need a place to stay nearby? We're just up the road, in the heart of San Jose. Please contact us today to reserve your booking, and stay in a refined room with free Wi-Fi and free breakfast.
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