Hecker Pass Outdoor Events Center
Hecker Pass Outdoor Events Center in Gilroy hosts the Gilroy Garlic Festival, a three day celebration of garlic food, live entertainment and cooking demonstrations that has run since 1979. On-site parking costs a fee, no shuttle is needed, and the festival runs 10am to 6pm each day with single day tickets. Beer and wine are sold alongside food by festival vendors.
Before you go
- Indoor or outdoor
- Outdoor
- Official site
- gilroygarlicfestival.com
- Next festival here
- Gilroy Garlic Festival, Jul 23 to 25, 2027
Festivals here
Venue basics: Three days, 10am to 6pm each day · On-site parking for a fee, no shuttle · Single day tickets only.
Getting there and parking
Festival-specific · Gilroy Garlic FestivalThe festival runs Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 10am to 6pm, and tickets are valid for one day only.
Festival-specific · Gilroy Garlic FestivalOn-site parking is available for a fee, and no shuttle bus is needed. A limited number of disabled parking spaces are available, rideshare drop-off and pick-up is allowed, but there is no dedicated parking for RVs or large trailers, and there is no access between the festival and the neighboring Gilroy Gardens Family Theme Park.
Accessibility
We don't yet have confirmed information about accessibility at Hecker Pass Outdoor Events Center. The venue's own pages are the place to check: gilroygarlicfestival.com.
Camping
We don't yet have confirmed information about camping at Hecker Pass Outdoor Events Center. The venue's own pages are the place to check: gilroygarlicfestival.com.
Food, water and what you can bring
Festival-specific · Gilroy Garlic FestivalFestival guests buy food and drinks, including beer and wine, from a variety of vendors; the parking fee is separate from the ticket price.
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Quick answers
What time does the Gilroy Garlic Festival open?
It runs 10am to 6pm on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, and tickets are valid for one day only.
Is there parking at Hecker Pass Outdoor Events Center?
Yes. On-site parking is available for a fee and no shuttle bus is needed.
Is there disabled parking at the Gilroy Garlic Festival?
Yes, a limited number of disabled parking spaces are available, and rideshare drop-off and pick-up is allowed.
Can I park an RV at the Gilroy Garlic Festival?
No. There is no dedicated parking for RVs or large trailers.
Is beer or wine sold at the Gilroy Garlic Festival?
Yes. Festival vendors sell beer and wine alongside food.
How long has the Gilroy Garlic Festival been running?
Since 1979, growing into a three day celebration that drew about 12,000 guests in 2026.
A little history
The Gilroy Garlic Festival has run since 1979 as a three day celebration of garlic food, live entertainment and cooking demonstrations, hosted by hundreds of community volunteers who have raised millions of dollars for local schools, charities and non-profit organizations. In 2026 it welcomed about 12,000 guests at Hecker Pass Outdoor Events Center.