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Garlic reigns supreme at the annual Gilroy Garlic Festival, with such edible concoctions as garlic ice cream, garlic almonds and garlic popcorn. The event offers dozens of garlic-laden and garlic-free food in Gourmet Alley, kids' activity area, Miss Gilroy Garlic contest, poster contest, arts and crafts vendors and plenty of non-stop entertainment. The Cook-Off Stage hosts celebrity chefs, the Great Garlic Cook-Off and cooking demonstrations. Running for more than 30 years, the event attracts more than 100,000 visitors and 4,000 volunteers each year. Book your hotels near Gilroy Garlic Festival now!