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Are You Ready for Some Garlic? This Weekend Is the Gilroy Garlic Festival

Here are a few things to keep in mind if you're going to the 33rd Annual Gilroy Garlic Festival.

Patch is an official sponsor of the 33rd annual which takes place Friday, Saturday and Sunday at . Stop by our booth and say hello. We'd love to meet you, and we'll have lots of Patch goodies to give away.

The Gilroy Garlic Festival is fun for all ages. There's plenty to do over the course of the three days but make sure you're prepared.

Important facts to know:

  • Tickets are $17 for adult general admission, $8 for children ages 6-12, $8 for seniors 60+ and free for children 6 and younger. Admission includes parking, musical entertainment, cooking demos and access to children’s area. Discounted tickets can be purchased online or at all Raley’s, Bel Air and Nob Hill Foods locations.

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  • The festival is open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. (gates close at 6 p.m.) It's held outdoors in a park, mostly made up of turf and some compact dirt and asphalt walkways, so make sure to wear comfortable shoes.
  • Although the weather will be hot, (temps are expected to be in the mid-90s) shirts and shoes are required and pack your sunscreen.
    • Bring cash. Prices for food range from $2 to $12.
    • Parking is free and includes shuttle service from the parking lot to the festival grounds.

    Do not bring:

    • Alcohol of any kind
    • Bottles, glass and cans
    • Coolers — large or small
    • Toys and water guns
    • Pocket knives and weapons of any kind

    Directions from the East Bay: The park is at 7050 Miller Ave. Take I-880 south toward San Jose. Take exit 4B to merge onto US-101 south toward Los Angeles. Take exit 356 to 10th St./Ca-152 E. Turn right onto East 10th St., which turns slightly right and becomes Uvas Parkway. Turn left onto Miller.

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