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"This is not just for three days in late July. The social ramifications of this breakthrough are enormous. A couple can celebrate their anniversary by sharing the Forty Clove Garlic Chicken at The Stinking Rose in San Francisco, and fans at a Giants game at AT&T Park won’t have to wait until the ninth inning before sharing their garlic fries with the guy in the next seat."

-Garlic Festival Association President Kurt Svardal on the introduction of Scope Dual-Blast mouthwash at the Festival

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Garlic Showdown hosted by Top Chef Angelo SosaFour prominent Bay Area chefs will compete in an Iron Chef competition for a grand prize of $5,000.

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Stacked Steak Napoleon Winner at Cook-Off

Jamie Brown-Miller Claims Cook-Off Title

Napa's Jamie Brown-Miller donned the garlic crown Saturday claiming first place in the Great Garlic Cook-Off presented by Scope Dual-Blast with her presentation of Stacked Steak Napoleon on Garlic Paper with Asparagus, Radicchio, Shiitakes and Stilton.

Jamie wowed the judges with her balanced, yet plentiful use of garlic. With her victory, Brown-Miller claimed a $1000 prize and the coveted garlic crown before a packed crowed at the famed Gilroy Garlic Festival Cook-Off stage. Jamie edged out seven other talented contestants for the win.

The 2011 Great Garlic Cook-Off is presented by Scope Dual-Blast mouthwash featuring new technology that helps give you the confidence to enjoy your favorite foods without having to worry about bad breath from strong food odors.

So You Think You Can Cook With Garlic?

Laurie Figone Wins Inaugural Competiton with Garlic Foccacia

Navato native Laurie Figone edged out the competition to claim the $810 grand prize in the first So You Think You Can Cook With Garlic? Friday on the cook-off stage at the Gilroy Garlic Festival. Figone wowed the judges with her Triple G Almost Famous Foccacia Bread. The contest was sponsored by KGO 810.

So You Think You Can Cook With Garlic? is the newest feature event on the World Famous Gilroy Garlic Festival Cook-Off Stage featuring two contestants chosen from video entries submitted on Facebook. Contestants were narrowed down by a group of judges and the final two were chosen by KGO listeners for a chance to cook live, on stage for the grand prize.

President's Message

Welcome to Garlic Festival XXXIII !! Our volunteers are already hard at work creating exciting new things for your enjoyment at the festival. Whether a first timer or a seasoned veteran attendee, you'll want to visit Gourmet Alley - the heart and soul of the festival. What an aroma! Enjoy the food and catch a cooking demo, or two. Check out the Cook-Off Stage with expanded seating and two big-screens for viewing ease while learning the latest culinary techniques and trends. Three stages of musical entertainment, quality hand-made arts and crafts, and an interactive children's area make this premier food festival a real family event.

We continue our quest to be a responsible festival by using sustainable products and local vendors. We remain committed to our recycling efforts by working with our vendors and attendees to lessen what goes into the landfill.

As you enjoy the sights, sounds and aromas of the Gilroy Garlic Festival remember one thing - you are helping over 160 local non-profit charities and organizations thrive in the community which they serve. It's their volunteers who work so hard here to make sure you have a great time in Gilroy.

So, mark your calendar and make plans to join me in celebrating food, family and fun at the 2011 Gilroy Garlic Festival.

Kurt Svardal, 2011 Festival President

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