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Battle Brewing Over Control Of The Gilroy Garlic Festival

"It feels like it's going to be a stolen event," said Delia Perez, a Gilroy local who has volunteered and attended the Festival for years.

May 3, 2022

After organizers recently announced plans to cancel the annual Gilroy Garlic Festival, a prominent Central Valley grower stepped up to say he’s reviving the festival — but in Stockton.

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“It feels like it’s going to be a stolen event,” said Delia Perez, a Gilroy local who’s volunteered and attended the Garlic Festival for years.

She was disappointed when organizers announced future festivals would be cancelled and upset at the prospect that Stockton would take it over.

Find out what's happening in Gilroyfor free with the latest updates from Patch.



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