Community Digest
The Gilroy Garlic Festival Gives Back!
The Gilroy Garlic Festival Association recently donated over $ 74,000 to local non-profits, continuing its proud tradition of community support. This year’ s festival was a huge success thanks to 4,392 volunteer hours from 33 amazing organizations who made Gourmet Alley sizzle and kept the event running smoothly.
Outgoing President Paul Nadeau summed it up perfectly:“ The true power of this beloved tradition comes from the volunteer organizations and citizens who devote countless hours— from setup to breakdown— to bring the festival to life. Their passion not only fuels the magic of the event but ensures we can uphold our legacy of giving back to the community and helping the organizations that make Gilroy such a vibrant place to live and thrive.”
Incoming President Alex Misa promised an even bigger celebration in 2026:“ We can’ t wait to make next year’ s festival the best yet for everyone who loves the Stinking Rose!” Visit: https:// gilroygarlicfestival. com /
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