08/03/2026
The Gilroy Garlic Festival drew more than 12,000 people over three days at the Hecker Pass Outdoor Events Center. All three days sold out at 4,000 tickets each, up from a 3,000-a-day cap in 2025, as the festival pushes toward its 50th anniversary in 2028. Ticket proceeds benefit local schools, nonprofits and community organizations.