Thirty plus years ago the inspiration behind the first Garlic Festival was the desire to share extraordinary garlic-enhanced recipes with visitors from across the globe. Gourmet Alley and its pyro chefs have thus become the heart of America's premier summertime food event.

A trip to the Festival is not validated until you've visited Gourmet Alley and enjoyed an array of delicacies that include stuffed mushrooms, peppersteak sandwiches, pasta con pesto, calamari, scampi, Italian sausage sandwiches, garlic bread and garlic fries.Gourmet Alley's chefs share their preparation secrets in hourly cooking seminars on the Demonstration Stage presented by Amici's East Coast Pizzeria.

Each year the Gilroy Garlic Festival offers a wide variety of free top quality entertainment. With three stages and several groups of strolling musicians, you are never far away from the great sounds of jazz, rock 'n roll, country, blues, reggae, swing and much more. Don't miss the chance to dance and sing with several thousand people as happy and garlic-crazy as you!

Gilroy Garlic Festival Children's Area The Children's Area is a grand place for Garlic Festival guests of all ages. There are games to play, crafts to make, stories to hear and food to eat.

The Children's Area is located under the tree-shaded Mulberry West section of the park. It is full of spectacular rides, fun activities and more ... a fun place the whole family can enjoy! Check out the vendor list here.

Over 100 of the finest artists and craftsmen from around the country are here with a wide variety of fine art: paintings, sculptures, ceramics, jewelry, photography, glassworks, woodworks and mixed media -- something for everyone!  Each artist is reviewed and evaluated by a panel of local artists to ensure an outstanding collection is on display and available for purchase.  Arts & Crafts booths are located on both sides of the festival grounds... Park Side and Ranch Side, so be sure to visit both sections. More Info here.