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Updated March 17, 2008

The 2008 application deadline is closed.

The Gilroy Garlic Festival accepts completed applications from interested vendors in Arts & Crafts, Food, and Children's Area, and from Entertainers.

Please Read Carefully

  • Applications will be available on-line beginning January 2, 2008.
  • Completed applications are not accepted via email or fax; they must be mailed in.
  • We do not maintain an annual mailing list. We will send an application to all vendors and entertainers who participated in the 2007 festival.
  • Do not send promotional material unless it is accompanied by a completed application.
  • Applications are also available through postal mail. Please be sure to direct your request accordingly, (ie., Attn: Arts & Crafts). It is important that you are specific as we have several different types of applications. We began mailing applications in early January.

Arts & Crafts - Fine quality, hand made. Artist MUST be present all three days. If you are interested in a booth for 2008, please send a .75¢ stamped, self-addressed envelope to: Gilroy Garlic Festival, Attn: Arts & Crafts, PO Box 2311, Gilroy CA 95021. Deadline to submit completed application package is 5:00 pm Friday, March 14, 2008. NOTE: Alternates are juried at the same time participants are selected.

Children's Area - Hands-on activities, games, and entertainment. No carnival or petting zoo operations. If you are interested in a booth for 2008, please send a .75¢ stamped, self-addressed envelope to: Gilroy Garlic Festival, Attn: Children's Area, PO Box 2311, Gilroy CA 95021. Deadline to submit completed application package is 5:00 pm Friday, March 14, 2008. NOTE: Alternates are selected at the same time participants are chosen.

Commercial/Food Vendor - Specifically looking for gourmet type foods with garlic for festival guests to enjoy while attending the event. If you are interested in a booth for 2008, please send a .75¢ stamped, self-addressed envelope to Gilroy Garlic Festival, Attn: Comm/Food Vendor, PO Box 2311, Gilroy CA 95021. Deadline to submit completed application package is 5:00 pm Friday, March 14, 2008. NOTE: Alternates are selected at the same time participants are chosen.

Entertainment - Musical, some strolling musical, as well as some jugglers, mimes, clowns. If you are interested in performing in 2008, please send a .41¢ stamped, self-addressed envelope to Gilroy Garlic Festival, Attn: Entertainment, PO Box 2311, Gilroy CA 95021. Deadline to submit completed application package is 5:00 pm Friday, March 14, 2008. NOTE: Alternates are selected at the same time participants are chosen.

Thank you for your interest in the Gilroy Garlic Festival. We look forward to hearing from you.

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P.O. Box 2311 . 7473 Monterey Street . Gilroy, CA 95020
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