Gilroy Garlic Festival Returns in July 2025 After Six-Year Hiatus

The festival, canceled after the 2019 mass shooting, will feature traditional attractions with limited attendance at Gilroy Gardens.

The Gilroy Garlic Festival will take place from July 25-27, 2025, marking its first full-scale event since 2019.
Attendance will be capped at 3,000 pre-sold tickets per day, with sales beginning on April 19, 2025.
Signature garlic dishes, live entertainment, and arts and crafts will return as part of the festival's cherished traditions.
The 2019 mass shooting, which resulted in three deaths and 17 injuries, contributed to the festival's financial and logistical challenges, including high insurance costs.
This revival, hosted at Gilroy Gardens, reflects the community's resilience and commitment to preserving the event's cultural and charitable legacy.