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Garlic Festivals in California 2026
1 garlic festival this year.
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. Below is the garlic festival on California's 2026 calendar — each with its dates, location, and a map.
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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.