Monthly Archives: July 2014
Garlic Fest 14 off to a hot start
The 36th annual Gilroy Garlic Festival got off to a scorching start Friday as large crowds poured through the gates to get to the garlicky goodness. Here are some of the day’s highlights:
Garlic Fest 14: A family affair for pyro chefs
Most parents tell their children not to play with fire, but Gilroyan Steve Janisch inspired his daughter to do the exact opposite.
Garlic Fest 14: Dequins are dynamic duo
GILROY—The family that volunteers together, stays together.
Garlic Fest teaches athletes importance of giving back
Each year, the hard work of the Garlic Festival’s volunteers truly pays off with revenue distributions based on the amount of man-hours they put in.
Garlic Fest 14: Swab a cheek, save a life
A simple swab of your mouth could save someone’s life. That’s what the Gilroy Rotary Club and Be the Match National Bone Marrow Program team at the Gilroy Garlic Festival want you to know.
Garlic Fest 14: Kickin’ it with the kids
While the adults are taking in the food and entertainment of the Garlic Festival, there will be plenty to keep the younger festival goers busy, too.
Garlic Fest 14: Garlic ice cream: What’s your take?
When it comes to Gilroy’s annual celebration of all things garlic, there’s one item on the menu that often evokes a strong reaction. Love it or hate it, garlic ice cream is a popular treat during the Garlic Festival, which often falls on some of the warmest days of summer.
Garlic Fest 14: Meet president Vito Mercado
Similar to the rise in his professional career, Vito Mercado climbed the ranks from a Garlic Festival volunteer in Gourmet Alley to president of the Gilroy Garlic Festival Association.
Garlic Fest 14: Everything you need to know
When and where: The 2014 36th annual Gilroy Garlic Festival runs from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, July 25 through Sunday, July 27, at Christmas Hill Park, located in the center of town where Miller Avenue meets Uvas Creek. Gates close at 6 p.m.
Prep Football: All-Star Game was about more than the score for South team
SAN JOSE—A goal 18 years in the making was finally accomplished Wednesday night.
