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I love my job. During my first year as Sports Editor, I’ve had numerous experiences I never thought I’d have. I’ve went to a San Jose Sharks game—and was 5 feet from Blackhawks superstar Patrick Kane—went behind the scenes at AT&T Park and oh yeah, I went toe-to-toe with a former Garlic Queen during the 36th annual Gilroy Garlic Festival.

Though it was Suzanne Clark’s first visit to the Garlic Capital, she walked away with $5,000 and the coveted garlic crown following the 2014 Great Garlic Cook-off.

Children’s violin skills may not be the first thought that comes to mind when thinking about Garlic.

Day 2 of the 36th annual Gilroy Garlic Festival was a little bit cooler, but a lot busier. Garlic lovers swarmed Christmas Hill Park Saturday, but the day still went off without a hitch.

Looking to catch some shade during Garlic Festival while sipping south Santa Clara County wines?

The Gilroy Garlic Festival gives visitors the opportunity to not only taste some garlicky goodness, but learn how to make it too.

Santa Clara University Executive Chef Josh Grimes and his sous chef Mark McGowan were the newbies of the three competing collegiate teams at Friday afternoon’s Garlic Bowl II, held on Cookoff Stage at the 36th annual Gilroy Garlic Festival.

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:

Most parents tell their children not to play with fire, but Gilroyan Steve Janisch inspired his daughter to do the exact opposite.

GILROY—The family that volunteers together, stays together.