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Garlic Festivals in California

1 garlic festival in California — season runs June through August.

Upcoming in 2026

Gilroy Garlic Festival

July 24–26, 2026 · Fri–Sun

Gilroy

In 6 weeks
Garlic

The world's most famous garlic celebration returns to Gilroy with pungent food, fun, and festivities.

Frequently asked

When is garlic season in California?
Garlic harvest season in California runs June through August, peaking in July. Gilroy in Santa Clara County is the center of California's garlic industry — it's home to the famous Gilroy Garlic Festival, held annually in late July. Most California garlic is the California Early White or California Late White variety; fresh-harvest (green) garlic is available briefly in June before curing. Harvest events and U-pick windows follow the same window — check each listing for exact 2026 dates.
Can you pick your own garlic in California?
Browse the Gather Grove U-pick directory to find pick-your-own farms near you.
Are garlic festivals in California free?
It varies — many are free community events, while others are ticketed. Each festival's page on Gather Grove lists its admission.