2006 Gilroy Garlic Festival, July 28-30 - DO?
Apr 5, 2006, 2:50 pm
#16
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How is the Magic Garlic anyway? Been wanting to try it, but the one near me in Walnut Creek has closed up and something else is in their spot. Dont know if its the same place or not though, just curious.
I love garlic and might just make it to the festival this year. I think I'm about an hour or so away after moving.
I love garlic and might just make it to the festival this year. I think I'm about an hour or so away after moving.
Apr 5, 2006, 4:52 pm
#17
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More details on the Gilroy Garlic Festival
For more details on the Gilroy Garlic Festival:
http://www.gilroygarlicfestival.com/
The Gilroy Garlic Festival Association is a non-profit corporation. Its goal is to support the community projects, charitable groups and service organizations of Gilroy.
In 2005 over 4,000 volunteers from 166 non-profit groups worked 40,521 hours to host the 27th Annual Garlic Festival. $300,000 was distributed to non-profit organizations.
From 1979 through 2005 the success of the annual Festival has enabled the Association to award over $7.2 million to these groups, not to mention the other charities which generated funds through booths operated at the three-day event.
Come out and enjoy the pleasures of garlic with family and friends!
http://www.gilroygarlicfestival.com/
The Gilroy Garlic Festival Association is a non-profit corporation. Its goal is to support the community projects, charitable groups and service organizations of Gilroy.
In 2005 over 4,000 volunteers from 166 non-profit groups worked 40,521 hours to host the 27th Annual Garlic Festival. $300,000 was distributed to non-profit organizations.
From 1979 through 2005 the success of the annual Festival has enabled the Association to award over $7.2 million to these groups, not to mention the other charities which generated funds through booths operated at the three-day event.
Come out and enjoy the pleasures of garlic with family and friends!
Apr 6, 2006, 11:16 pm
#18
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Originally Posted by IceTrojan
I love Stinking Rose (in fact it was just on the Food Network). Best appetizer, that something calda stuff. Bagna calda? The simmered garlic... mmmm.
I love the Stinking Rose and that caldron of garlic.
I have always wanted to go to the Gilroy Garlic Festival but I don't know if I can do it at this time.
Spiff They have garlic beer and garlic ice cream at the festival
Apr 7, 2006, 3:28 pm
#19
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Well, I for one might be heading up to San Jose to visit cousins around that time and would be happy to join other FTers if I end up there anyway (or if there is a cheap fare to SJC) for the Garlic festival. IMHO though, most will be disappointed in the festival itself. Garlic ice cream and garlic chocolate wear thin after a short time.
Jun 7, 2006, 6:22 pm
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Hey, Nanook! This coming from the Yellow Rose of Texas! I think you have a corner on hot!! Can't tell about Gilroy at the end of July. It was in the 70's a few years ago so I called my friends to come quick. Usually in the high 80's but dry, as they say. Take the scenic back roads (Watsonville Road - look it up on your AAA map) instead of 101 if you want to beat the traffic. Other goodies in Gilroy are the wineries. Mostly Italian. Watsonville Road from Morgan Hill will leave you near them when you enter Gilroy. Also Bonfante Gardens if you like the green stuff. Garlic ice cream is just plain weird. But you must try it once. Actually, you can do it at home. Mix garlic powder into vanilla ice cream. Don't make a lot!
Last edited by Karen2; Jun 7, 2006 at 6:29 pm
Jun 7, 2006, 11:42 pm
#21
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Originally Posted by Nanook
The traffic to and from Gilroy is horrendous during the Garlic Festival. You'll be spending more time than you think on the road. Plus it's bloody hot down there most summers.
I still think it's worth it. I've been there the past 3 of 4 years (missed last year, was busy moving), and I'm definitely headed back there this year.
Edit: Oh yeah. $10 entrance fee IIRC, but you can get a $2 coupon from Nob Hills Supermarket.
Jun 7, 2006, 11:49 pm
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Not that I am trying to dissuade anyone from this, but there is already a scheduled SF bay area DO for July 28-30:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showt...ferrerid=14479
plus another brunch DO near SFO on July 31:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showt...ferrerid=14479
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showt...ferrerid=14479
plus another brunch DO near SFO on July 31:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showt...ferrerid=14479
Jun 8, 2006, 12:09 am
#23
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Originally Posted by cornellalum
It is horrendous. 101 is jammed, and they put up electronic signs by the roadside to tell everyone where to exit. Of course the locals know better
Jun 8, 2006, 3:31 pm
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Is anyone actually going?
I was curious if anyone is going, I am starting a project up there in either late July or early august, too early to tell if I'll make the cut off but if so, I was interested in attending. Anyone else going?
Jul 5, 2006, 11:35 pm
#28
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Garlic ice cream is always available in Vancouver ...
...at La Casa Gelato with its 218 flavours. It's about 5 minutes out of downtown by cab and truly a remarkable, not to be missed place for any foodies that visit here. 1033 Venables. www.lacasagelato.com
I always take out-of-town guests there. They tell me that they ship all over the world.
I always take out-of-town guests there. They tell me that they ship all over the world.
Jul 7, 2006, 3:51 am
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In for Sat/Sun and bringing my pops along. We fly into SFO morning on the 29th and out evening of the 30th. Is anyone up for meeting up?