Nearly 50-year-old Bay Area festival to return after 5 years closed
Briefly

The Gilroy Garlic Festival will return to the Bay Area from July 25 to July 27, 2025, after a hiatus since 2019. This popular event features live entertainment, arts and crafts, and countless garlic-themed dishes, attracting hundreds of thousands each year since 1979. This year's festival will have a limited capacity of 3,000 attendees daily, requiring advance ticket purchases. The festival's hiatus follows a mass shooting incident in 2019 and cancellations due to the COVID-19 pandemic and financial challenges. Festival organizers express excitement about the return of this beloved event.
The Gilroy Garlic Festival will return to the Bay Area this summer for the first time since 2019, featuring live entertainment, arts and crafts, and garlic dishes.
This year's festival will operate with limited capacity, allowing only 3,000 attendees per day, with a requirement for advance ticket purchases.
The festival's return comes after a five-year hiatus that included a mass shooting in 2019, pandemic cancellations, and financial difficulties.
‘We look forward to welcoming you back this summer to celebrate the flavor and spirit of Gilroy,’ said the garlic association.
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