MONTEREY SYMPHONY announces… Subscriptions on sale starting 9/1/21; New String{s} Theory concert in November 2021; and Love Letter to Carmel tickets are selling out!

 Subscriptions are on sale starting September 1, 2021 for the Monterey Symphony’s 75th Anniversary Season. 

Carmel, CA, August 30, 2021 – Subscriptions are on sale starting September 1, 2021 for the Monterey Symphony’s 75^th Anniversary Season. MSO is looking both back and forward by celebrating 75 years of music while finalizing the search for the new Music Director. The search and subscription season will resume beginning February of 2022. The four finalists listed below will conduct a weekend of concerts with the Symphony at Sunset Center in Carmel. Full bios and programs can be found on the MSO’s website.

The finalists will each be joined by a soloist.

DONATO CABRERA (February 19 and 20, 2022) featuring Julian Schwarz, cello

PETER BAY (March 19 and 20, 2022) featuring Simone Porter, violin

JUNG-HO PAK (April 16 and 17, 2022) featuring Rachel Barton Pine, violin

JAYCE OGREN (May 14 and 15, 2022) featuring Philippe Bianconi, piano

Subscriptions include all 4 concerts for either the Saturday evening performances, with a new start time of 7:30 PM, or the Sunday matinee performances at 3:00 PM. Prices range from $176 for Tier 3, $260 for Tier 2, and $340 for Tier 1 seats. More details can be found on MSO’s website under “Tickets/Subscriptions.” Single Tickets go on sale December 15, 2021. All tickets include a Digital Pass to view the concerts remotely from your computer, tablet, or mobile device.

In November, MSO will present String{s} Theory, a string and percussion concert at Sunset Center in Carmel on both Saturday, November 20, 2021 at 7:30 PM and Sunday, November 21, 2021 at 3:00 PM. SF Bay area conductor Brad Hogarth will be returning to the stage following his October debut appearance with MSO at the Forest Theater for Love Letter to Carmel. The concert hall capacity will be reduced by 50% to accommodate social distancing. MSO’s health and safety protocols can be found on their website under “Your Visit.”

Tickets are almost sold out for MSO’s outdoor pops concert Love Letter to Carmel at the Forest Theater in Carmel on Tuesday, October 5, 2021 and Wednesday, October 6, 2021 both at 7:00 PM. The concert includes works from Back to the Future, Vertigo, Doris Day song selections, Clint Eastwood movie themes and many more! Local singer and actress Malinda DeRouen will delight crowds with her Doris Day tribute, backed up by the full Monterey Symphony orchestra under the baton of guest conductor Brad Hogarth.

Tickets for both String{s} Theory and Love Letter to Carmel are not part of the MSO Subscription Season that starts in February 2022. Single tickets are available now at $40 for general admission and $10 for students, active military, and frontline workers. At this time, students under the age of 12 will be not be allowed at the November concerts. Monterey Symphony will require a fully vaccinated audience for all indoor performances.

Tickets are available online at www.montereysymphony.org.

The Monterey Symphony was founded in 1946 and incorporated in 1947. The Symphony’s mission is to engage, educate and excite our community through the performance and continual discovery of symphonic music.

For press inquires, contact: Nicola Reilly, Executive Director, nreilly@montereysymphony.org  or 831-645-1131 (Direct)

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Monterey Symphony Releases Four More Episodes of Music to your Ears Education Series

  The Monterey Symphony is releasing four new episodes of Music To YOUR Ears on Monday August 9th in conjunction with the start of the new school year.

Carmel/Monterey, CA, August 04, 2021 - The Monterey Symphony is releasing four new episodes of Music To YOUR Ears on Monday August 9^th in conjunction with the start of the new school year. Music To YOUR Ears is an open-source virtual education series. The first four episodes were released in April 2021 and are still available. Each episode highlights one of the Symphony’s Balcony Sessions that were recorded this past year at the various shuttered venues throughout the peninsula.

Episode 5: Alone features the world-premiere of the award-winning performance of ‘Alone’ for Solo Violin, Live EFX, and Electronica by the Emmy-award winning MSO composer-in-residence John Christopher Wineglass. The piece is performed by MSO’s concertmaster Christina Mok and is filmed with the empty Sunset Center seats as a backdrop.
Episode 6: A “Suite” Musical Offering features MSO cellist Isaac Pastor-Chermak at the Winfield Art Gallery in Carmel. Pastor-Chermak plays a stunning Bach suite with the paintings and statues as his only audience members.

Episode 7: Making Music at Home features MSO’s Principal flautist Dawn Walker, cellist Mark Walker, and MSO’s executive Director Nicola Reilly in the gorgeous and newly renovated Pacific Grove Library.

Episode 8: Holiday Cheer celebrates local singer, songwriter, and actress Malinda DeRouen and her new Christmas song and music video Christmas This Year. 

In a regular season, the Monterey Symphony would host nearly 10,000 students at their Monday morning youth concerts at the Sunset Center in Carmel and Sherwood Hall in Salinas. With this type of field trip not being offered this year, the Symphony had to answer the challenging question of how to engage students in a safe and meaningful way. MSO hopes to reach even more students in the community this year by providing virtual content directly to educators and students. The Monterey Symphony is following through with their commitment to accessibility by offering all of the content free-of-charge as well as with language options in both Spanish and English.

Music To YOUR Ears combines the fun animation style of local artist Rory Glass, the artistic excellence of the MSO musicians, with the high quality filming and sound engineering of local documentary filmmaker Douglas Mueller. The videos are narrated by musicologist and MSO Assistant Principal horn player Dr. Alicia Mastromonaco.

Music To YOUR Ears is available online at https://www.montereysymphony.org/music-to-your-ears.htm

Episodes can be viewed online directly or downloaded and shared. All episodes are available with both English and Spanish closed captions. Each Episode includes three corresponding worksheets in both English and Spanish that are available to download and print from the website listed above. The Symphony office will also print and mail worksheets to teachers upon request. 

The Music To YOUR Ears program has been sponsored by Harden Foundation, PG and E, The Arts Council for Monterey County, Jo-Ann and Russell Hatch, and the Schuyler Family Foundation, with special thanks to MY Museum. 

The Monterey Symphony was founded in 1946 and incorporated in 1947. The Symphony’s mission is to engage, educate and excite our community through the performance and continual discovery of symphonic music.

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Monterey Symphony Announces TWO concerts at the Forest Theater “A Love Letter to Carmel” October 5 and 6, 2021 7 PM

  The Monterey Symphony will present two outdoor pops concerts at the Forest Theatre in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA on October 5th and 6th, 2021 both at 7 PM. 

Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA, August 04, 2021 – The Monterey Symphony will present two outdoor pops concerts at the Forest Theatre in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA on October 5th and 6th, 2021 both at 7 PM. The concert, entitled “Love Letter to Carmel,” will include works from Back to the Future, Vertigo, Doris Day song selections, Clint Eastwood movie themes and many more! Local singer and actress Malinda DeRouen will delight crowds as Doris Day, backed up by the full Monterey Symphony orchestra. 

These 60-minute performances will feature San Francisco based conductor Brad Hogarth and the Monterey Symphony. The concerts are family friendly and full of surprises. 

“We really want to thank the Carmel community for its support during this Pandemic year,” said Executive Director Nicola Reilly. “And what better way than an outdoor concert, an orchestra under the stars, performing music that is familiar and beloved.” 

Tickets are $40 general admission and $10 for students, active military, and frontline workers. Tickets are available online at www.montereysymphony.org. 

All county health guidelines will be followed on the days of the performances, and ticket buyers will receive a confirmation email seven days prior with all guidelines, as they exist at that point. 

More about the performers:

Brad Hogarth - Brad is a conductor, trumpeter, and educator based in the Bay Area. He is the Associate Professor of Conducting at San Francisco State University, the music director and conductor of both the Contra Costa Wind Symphony and the Art Haus Collective and maintains a busy performance schedule as a trumpeter. 

Malinda DeRouen - A lifelong performer of music and theatre, Malinda has performed as an actor and singer throughout the Monterey Peninsula and the Bay Area, gracing the stages of musical venues as well as theatrical playhouses. Locally, she recently played the title role in The Western Stage's production of Evita and Sebastian in Pacific Repertory's Theatre's production of The Little Mermaid at the Forest Theatre. Beyond the peninsula, Malinda was an understudy to multiple roles in Beach Blanket Babylon in San Francisco and has toured as a vocalist with Royal Caribbean Cruises. 

The Monterey Symphony was founded in 1946 and incorporated in 1947. The Symphony’s mission is to engage, educate and excite our community through the performance and continual discovery of symphonic music. 

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Monterey County Fair is Back for 2021 on Sept. 3-6, at Monterey County Fair & Event Center

  Monterey County Fair is back for 2021 with the theme, “Fair Fun in 2021!” on Sept. 3-6, after cancelling the 2020 event because of the pandemic. 

Monterey, CA, July 07, 2021 — Monterey County Fair is back for 2021 with the theme, “Fair Fun in 2021!” on Sept. 3-6, after cancelling the 2020 event because of the pandemic. 

The 85th annual Fair will be held at the Monterey County Fair & Event Center, 2004 Fairground Road, but in a scaled-down version. 

 

“We are excited to have the Monterey County Fair back in 2021, with all the things people expect from the Fair — food, entertainment, live music, exhibits and a carnival with rides and games — although in a scaled-down way for health and safety reasons,” said Fair CEO Kelly Violini. “We have a ‘limited footprint’ with all carnival rides on the main lawn, which allows for parking on-site. All ticket sales are in advance in an effort to be cashless. Tickets are $10 for adults/seniors and $5 for children ages 6-11. Children 5 and under are free.” 

Violini said tickets will be on sale in advance until sold out. If tickets don’t sell out, a ticket kiosk will be set up so people can buy them on a walk-up basis on the day they attend the Fair. 

While some details of the Fair are still being finalized, the live music lineup has been released: 

>Left of Center — 7:30 p.m. Friday, September 3, at the Payton Stage 

>Journey Revisted –  7:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 4, at Payton Stage 

>Money Band — 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 5, at Payton Stage 

>Samz School of Rock — 2:00 p.m. Monday, Sept. 6 at Payton Stage 

The annual Monterey County Fair Livestock Show, will now be held the weekend prior to the Fair, on Aug. 25-28, 2021. 

More information about this year’s Fair will be posted on the official website at: www.montereycountyfair.com. 

About the Monterey County Fair & Event Center

The Monterey County Fair & Event Center is a premier event center set on 22 oak-studded acres with ample parking. It is a state-owned multi-use facility that features four large banquet rooms, two outdoor concert venues, and a variety of outdoor and indoor cost-effective sites ideal for all types of events. It is home of the annual award-winning Monterey County Fair, host to many major and private events on the Central Coast, and the site of the Monterey Bay Race Place, a Satellite Wagering Facility. 

Monterey County Fair & Event Center
2004 Fairground Road, Monterey
Phone: (831) 372-5863
Email: events@montereycountyfair.com
Website: www.montereycountyfair.com

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San Lorenzo Valley Water District reminds Residents that Preparation is the First line of Défense of Wildfires

      The San Lorenzo Valley Water District (SLVWD) is not only the agency that supplies your water, but we are also committed to safeguarding our community against the threat of wildfire. 

Boulder Creek, CA, July 02, 2021 — The San Lorenzo Valley Water District (SLVWD) is not only the agency that supplies your water, but we are also committed to safeguarding our community against the threat of wildfire. SLVWD is engaged in work to strengthen fire resiliency and ensure facilities and infrastructure are secure in case of a wildfire emergency. These activities range from fuel reduction on 1,000 of acres, adding neighborhood fire hydrants, increasing backup generator systems in case of power outages and working with local and state agencies to pool resources. Another way SLVWD wants to assist its community, is by encouraging preparedness. 

During a wildfire, responding firefighters must evaluate where to prioritize their efforts to best protect a community. The decisions homeowners make now could very well determine whether or not their home and property make it through a wildfire unscathed. 

The San Lorenzo Valley Water District reminds its customers the importance of preparing themselves and their property. It is your first line of defense for when the threat of wildfire looms. 

Here are some steps to take now: 

• Proper signage: To help firefighters find your home, addresses must be clearly visible from the street

• Access: Is vegetation cleared back from the roads into your neighborhood? Can a car and a fire truck pass each other on your road? Are overhanging branches limbed up at least 20 feet? Is there a place for a large fire truck to turn around?

• Home Zone: Clean out the gutters, sweep off your roof. Screen your attic vents. Consider removing wooden shutters and lattice. Relocate anything stacked up against your home such as brooms, plastic garbage cans, straw welcome mats, and wood piles.

• Five-Foot Safety Zone: Look for things that can catch fire that are within 5 feet of your home or outbuildings. This can include shrubs, overhanging branches, patio furniture, propane-fired BBQs, dog houses, wooden privacy screens, wooden lattices, decks, gates, etc.

• Thirty-Foot Safety Zone: Is there a large enough zone around your house to make it safe for firefighters to defend it? Wildland fires can reach temperatures of almost 1,500 degrees. This space is needed to slow or stop the spread of wildfire, and it protects your home from catching fire.

• Hundred-Foot Safety Zone: Look at the final 70-feet surrounding your structures. Remove all dead plants, keep grasses and weeds low and have wide spacing between living plants, keeping them limbed up 10 feet from the ground.

• Chipping Services: Chipping programs are currently offered by the following organizations and are funded through grants and private donations. Bonny Doon Fire Safe Council (Bonny Doon Area); South Skyline Fire Safe Council (Upper Summit Area — Covers North Santa Cruz County); Resource Conservation District of Santa Cruz County (serves high-fire risk areas in Santa Cruz County not covered by other FSCs).  

It is also important to remember that during fire emergencies, outdoor water usage is restricted to ensure water is readily available for fire agencies. Customers should not run sprinklers (especially on roof tops), leave water running, or run outdoor hoses. 

Personal emergency water storage is also highly recommended as recovery of the water system after fire damage may take several days. SLVWD recommends that each home’s emergency supply include at least two gallons per person per day for seven days minimum — more if pets are involved. 

SLVWD suggests following these basic storage rules: 

• Follow container manufacturer instructions for storage and maintenance of your emergency water supply.

• Use only BPA-free plastic. Single-use bottles are not designed for long-term storage and can leach plastic over time.

• Store in a cool, dark place or a temperature-controlled environment; inside your home is best.

• Replace emergency water every six months. 

About the District

The San Lorenzo Valley Water District was established in 1941 as an independent special district. The District is governed by a five-member Board of Directors, elected at-large from within the District’s service area. A special district is a local government agency formed by voters to perform a needed service, such as water or sewer. The District’s boundaries comprise approximately 60 square miles and 190 miles of pipeline. The District currently provides service to approximately 7,900 residential, commercial, and institutional connections. The District relies on both surface water and groundwater resources, including nine currently active stream diversions, one groundwater spring, and eight active groundwater wells. The District owns, operates, and maintains two water systems from separate water sources. These sources are derived solely from rainfall within the San Lorenzo River watershed. The District owns, operates, and maintains a wastewater system in Boulder Creek’s Bear Creek Estates, which serves approximately 56 homes. 

Website: slvwd.com
Phone: (831) 338-2153
Fax: (831) 338-7986

Emergency Numbers:
After-hour emergencies: (831) 338-2153

 
Address:
San Lorenzo Valley Water District
13060 Hwy 9
Boulder Creek, CA 95006

 
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Artichoke Festival returns to Monterey Fairgrounds on July 24-25, 2021, with renewed focus on Local Food, Fun and Entertainment

  With a renewed focus on local food and entertainment, educational agricultural activities, and fun for all ages, the Artichoke Festival returns to the Monterey County Fairgrounds on July 24-25, 2021, with one promise — “Thistle be a Good Time!” 

Monterey, CA, June 29, 2021 — With a renewed focus on local food and entertainment, educational agricultural activities, and fun for all ages, the Artichoke Festival returns to the Monterey County Fairgrounds on July 24-25, 2021, with one promise — “Thistle be a Good Time!” 

Following a year of shelter-in-place restrictions and social distancing, the festival is eager to celebrate the region fondly known as “the Artichoke Center of the World.” 

With the 2021 theme promising fun for all ages while celebrating the famous thistle, the 61st annual event expects to host at least 8,000 visitors over two days. 

California residents are invited to join in the fun, confident that current safety and social distancing protocols will be followed. Advance festival admission tickets will soon be available at www.ArtichokeFestival.org and at the door, ranging from $15 for adults; $5 for youth 6-12, $10 for active military and seniors (62+). Children under 6 are free. Special early-bird ticket packages will be on sale until July 10.

 Back on the menu for 2021 are gourmet artichoke dishes, with products supplied by the region’s top growers. Artichokes will be prepared in a variety of ways, including: fried, steamed, grilled, and in unique forms such as lumpia, burritos, sausage, cupcakes and even ice cream. 

There will be daily cooking demonstrations with local chefs, who will showcase the artichoke’s versatility and unique cooking techniques. 

The first three chefs confirmed so far for the daily Chef Demos include Chef Daniel Elinan, Executive Chef at The Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa; Eduardo Coronel, Executive Chef of Rio Grill in Carmel; and Chef Ivan, part of the Culinary Team at Tarpy’s Roadhouse in Monterey. 

This year’s Chef Demos will be hosted by Partnership for Children, which has been providing transportation to medical care and family support services for children with life-threatening conditions living in Monterey, Santa Cruz, and San Benito counties since 2007. Partnership for Children’s transportation and financial assistance programs increase access to compassionate care for children on the Central Coast. For more about Partnership for Children visit their website at www.partnerforkids.org. 

The festival is also looking for chefs who would like to demonstrate their creative artichoke recipes at the Artichoke Festival Chef Demos. Interested chefs can call Jennifer Ramirez at 831-422-3002, or send her an email at Jennifer@partnerforkids.org. 

Families and festival-goers will enjoy the world-famous farmers’ market, sponsored by Ocean Mist Farms, the largest grower of artichokes in the U.S. New this year are an ag education exhibit and a hot rod car show. Other popular features returning this year are arts and crafts vendors, the artichoke harvest and artichoke eating contests, an artichoke themed quilt competition, and more. 

The Artichoke Festival has plenty of fun for the whole family, including lots of artichoke dishes, chef demonstrations, entertainment, competitions, arts and crafts, and family-friendly activities. 

Fresh from the Fields

Visitors will enjoy a world-famous farmers’ market that offers fresh artichokes, along with other seasonal produce such as asparagus, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, celery, corn, peas, fennel, green onions, leeks, mixed lettuce, rapini, spinach and so many other fruits and vegetables, at prices that can’t be beat. 

Enjoy special delicious dishes from the Artichoke Food Court, made with artichokes harvested in Monterey County. From appetizers to dessert, this is how you do chokes: fried baby artichokes, grilled and steamed artichokes, barbecued artichoke sausage sandwiches, artichoke burritos, artichoke lumpia, artichoke soup, and artichoke cupcakes. 

Entertainment

The Central Coast hosts a wondrous array of local entertainment talent, and the Festival’s main stage will showcase some of the most popular from the area, such as “Lost and Found Band” and “Chicano All Stars.” Live music and family stage entertainment are free to all attendees. 

A local arts advocacy program will showcase the talents and works of community artists from throughout the area, featuring video, digital, and visual works of art. 

See hot street rides at the car show, both days of the Festival, along with specialty auto vendors and a gift basket raffle. Hosted by Gold Coast Rods, a car club for owners of pre-1985 American cars, viewing is free for general admission attendees. An awards ceremony for winning entrants will be held on Sunday afternoon. 

Arts and Crafts

A Quilt Competition will feature one-of-a-kind handmade quilts made especially for the Artichoke Festival, and will be on display on Saturday, July 24 and Sunday, July 25. Festival attendees can vote their favorite for the People’s Choice Award, to be announced on Sunday. 

Local treasures abound! Arts & Crafts vendors will set up shop for guests to peruse everything from candy apples and artichoke hummus, to beautiful jewelry, soaps and lotions. You’ll find the fun, unique handmade items you can’t find in stores. 

Children’s Activities

Family members of all ages will have fun at the carnival, complete with rides and games, like the 100-foot Super Slide, a Ferris Wheel, and more to keep the excitement flowing. 

Kids of all ages love Arti the Artichoke – the official mascot of Ocean Mist Farms, voted the Salinas area fan favorite mascot. Arti will be present at the Festival for photo opportunities and awards ceremonies. 

Festival Traditions

Attendees can learn about what it takes to grow this unique vegetable. Get a crash course in artichoke husbandry by Castroville’s Artichoke growing experts at the “Talk to a Grower” exhibit in the Farmers Market, both days of the Festival. 

An artichoke-harvesting competition using the same authentic “canasta” baskets used in the artichoke harvesting process, is a race against fellow festival-goers. It’s not as easy as it looks! 

How many artichokes can you choke down? Find out, and win bragging rights at the Artichoke Eating Contest, both days at the Main Stage. 

Festival proceeds will benefit nonprofit organizations and programs that serve the greater Castroville community. This year, onsite activities will directly benefit nonprofit partners, which include Partnership for Children and the Marina Lion’s Club. The festival gives back to nonprofit programs that include local senior centers, sports and parks and recreation activities in North Monterey County schools, and other community enrichment programs, to name a few. 

For more information on this year’s festival, visit www.artichokefestival.org. 

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Tickets for the Garlic Festival Golf Classic and the Farm-to-Table Dinner at Fortino Winery are now on sale through Eventbrite

  Tickets to both events are limited and will sell out quickly, so put your order in as soon as possible. 

Gilroy, CA, June 28, 2021 - The Garlic Festival Golf Classic will be held Friday, July 30th at Gilroy Golf Course, located at 2695 Hecker Pass Highway. The event will include a silent auction and great Garlic Festival food. The Golf Classic is sponsored by Pinnacle Bank. Golfers can sign up for the cause for $150. Hole sponsorships are available for $500, along with numerous other sponsorship opportunities. 

Gilroy Garlic Festival Golf Classic Event 

Gilroy Garlic Festival Farm-to-Table Dinner Event 

The Farm-to-Table Dinner will be held from 5-9 p.m. Saturday, July 24th at Fortino Winery, 4525 Hecker Pass Highway in Gilroy. The caterer/chef for the dinner will be Relish Kitchen & Drink, featuring Executive Chef Diane Sturla. The Farm-to-Table is sponsored by Pinnacle Bank and Mission Valley Ford. The cost for the dinner is $175 per person. 

Drive-thru, which will be held on the weekends of July 23rd, 24th, and 25th, and July 30th, 31st, and Aug. 1st, at Gilroy Presbyterian Church, located at 6000 Miller Ave., you can reserve your Drive-Thru order starting July 1. 

Here is a sneak peek at the menu: 

APPETIZERS: 

Savory, creamy goat cheese panna cotta, served with roasted beets and aromatic fennel jus 

Shrimp cocktail served with a spicy, pickled Christopher Ranch garlic sauce 

Savory and flaky corn and Gruyere gougères 

SALAD: 

Fresh summer watermelon and heirloom tomato salad with peppery arugula, tangy feta cheese, and sweet-tart balsamic glaze 

Entrees:  (Choice Of) Prime Filet, black truffle-dotted mac and cheese, rich Cabernet jus, delicate baby carrots, and roasted asparagus 

Sous Vide Mary's Chicken featuring boneless, skinless chicken breast served with tender gnocchi, rich sherry cream sauce, delicate baby carrots, and umami-rich mushrooms Creamy Parmesan polenta with earthy mushrooms and hearty vegetable Bourguignon 

Sponsors of the dinner include several local businesses contributing back to the community they live in, including Frantoio Grove, which has donated 250 bottles of its premium olive oil; Headstart Nursery, which has donated 140 herb pots for decorating tables and Mission Valley Ford, which is a $5,000 Spicy Level Sponsor for the dinner. Additional sponsorship opportunities are still available. 

“We, like so many other non-profits, are doing our best to manage these trying times, while building a path forward where the Gilroy Garlic Festival Association can once again achieve its mission in this community,” said Tom Cline, current President of the Gilroy Garlic Festival Association. 

Additional details will be posted on the Association’s website at www.gilroygarlicfestivalassociation.com. 

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About the association

The Gilroy Garlic Festival Association is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that has distributed more than $12 million to the community through its annual, family-friendly celebration of the famous bulb since 1979. Local nonprofits participating in the festival have raised millions more. The Gilroy Garlic Festival Association aims to be a chain that links together residents, businesses, nonprofits, faith groups, schools, and other local institutions in a collaborative and supportive expression of “community.” 

GILROY GARLIC FESTIVAL ASSOCIATION, INC.

PO Box 2311

Gilroy, CA 95021 

Email: mediarelations@gilroygarlicfestival.com

Phone:  408.842.1625 | Fax:  408.842.7337 

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