Photo by Jason Riedy

–M’Gee Johnston

72 tons of garlic! That is the estimated amount of garlic served and sold at the annual Gilroy Garlic Festival. The Festival explores and celebrates all the traditional and non-traditional ways to use garlic (garlic ice cream?) and serves thousands of guests who come to enjoy the food and activities. The money raised at the Garlic Festival goes to the community to help fund such groups as the Gilroy Gators Swim Team, the 4-H Club, and Hope Rehabilitation, which works with disabled people. This year’s event ~ the 30th anniversary ~ will take place on July 25, 26 & 27.