If you've got a hankerin' for Stinking Rose, you've got to come to the Gilroy Garlic Festival!

July 26-28, 2013 marks the 35th annual Gilroy Garlic Festival and fund raising event.  Made possible by more than 4,000 volunteers, this fantastic weekend offers music, arts & crafts, local vendors, cook-offs, demonstrations, wine and food featuring our friend garlic, lovingly called the stinking rose.

Operation hours are 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., but you'll want to come early as entry gates close at 6:00.  Please leave non-service animals at home as this is a human-only event.

Since this is in part a fund raising event, you'll need a ticket to attend.  Buy your tickets in advance at http://www.eventbrite.com/event/5712763028?ref=ebtn or at the door (increased cost).  Don't forget to bring your pocket change in case you want to sample the food offerings.

The festival is held in Christmas Hill Park in Gilroy at 7050 Miller Avenue, you'll need to follow directional signs to designated parking areas.  This is an outdoor venue and you're encouraged to dress in layers (cool in the morning and potentially quite warm in the afternoon).  Comfortable shoes and sun protection are a necessity. 

Want more details?  Check out the full schedule of events at these two locations:

http://gilroygarlicfestival.com/

http://www.gilroy-california.com/garlicfest/

Come join the fun, mingle with neighbors and have a fabulous time!  Oh, and don't worry about your breath - we'll all understand.

I can't wait to see you there!