RV Rentals at Gilroy Garlic Festival

ACTIVITIES & ENTERTAINMENT

As mentioned above, this food festival is about way more than food -- though there’s certainly plenty of that to be had. Along with a dish of famous Gilroy garlic fries, make sure you take time to meander down Gourmet Alley, where you’ll find garlicky versions of the following fan favorites: 

• Calamari

• Scampi

• Pepper Steak Sandwiches

• Italian Sausage Sandwiches

• Pasta con Pesto

• Stuffed Mushrooms

• Marinated Mushrooms

• Garlic Bread

• Garlic Fries

• Zesty Fried Garlic Calamari

• Gilroy Garlic Shrimp

LOCATION

Gilroy Presbyterian Church

6000 Miller Ave.Gilroy, CA 95020

LINEUP

2024 line up TBA

RVING AT THE EVENT

Unfortunately, on-site RV camping is no longer offered at the Gilroy Garlic Festival, as the land that once hosted campers has been selected for urban development.

But that doesn’t mean you can’t bring an RV to the festival -- whether it’s a rig of your own or an RVshare rental! An RV is the perfect way to combine the freedom and flexibility of a road trip with the private comfort of a bed and breakfast. (And let’s face it: even the nicest hotel bed pales in comparison to your own cozy set of sheets.) 

If you do plan on RVing to the festival, there are lots of camping options in the direct vicinity. Here are a few to choose from -- but by no means an exhaustive list!

• Garlic Farm RV Park is a private, resort-style park with more than 150 full-hookup sites available, including service for big rigs drawing 50 amps. Daily rates start at $TBA, but weekly and monthly sites are also available.

• Gilroy Garlic USA RV Park is another developed campground in town, offering 176 concrete-padded spaces as well as amenities and conveniences like on-site laundry facilities and a mini-store with a book exchange. Rates start at $TBA per day for back-in sites and $TBA for pull-thrus, and Military, Good Sam’s and AAA discounts are available.

• Maple Leaf RV Park is an RV resort in nearby Morgan Hill, California, and offers a range of plush amenities like a heated swimming pool, hot tub, clubhouse, and high-speed internet. Rates start at $TBA nightly.

• Morgan Hill RV Park is another nearby resort with all the extras you could ask for, and only a short drive from the festival grounds. Amenities include a dog park, volleyball courts, and clubhouse; contact directly for the latest rates.

There are many other campgrounds to choose from in the nearby Monterey Bay area, as well as Henry W. Coe State Park, which welcomes motorhomes and travel trailers up to 22 and 20 feet in length, respectively.

WHERE TO STAY

If you’re not camping this time around, there are still plenty of amazing places to stay in Gilroy, from fancy hotels to quaint inns offering a cozier experience. For full details on accommodations in Gilroy and the surrounding neighborhoods, check out the Gilroy travel bureau’s website -- but for now, here are a few appealing options.

• The Best Western Forest Park Inn combines affordability with comfort, and also offers pet-friendly rooms for an additional fee.

• Kings Rest Motel treats visitors to the classic roadside stop experience, with basic rooms outfitted with modern conveniences like high-speed internet.

• Gilroy Inn is an area institution, located just minutes away from the festival grounds. Features include complimentary on-site parking, high-speed internet throughout the property, and 24-hour front desk service.

HOW TO GET THERE

Finding your way to Gilroy isn’t too difficult, no matter which direction you’re coming from. The town is conveniently nestled along California’s popular (and scenic!) Highway 101. It’s only a short drive from San Francisco and the bay area, and an even more manageable distance from Santa Cruz and Monterey Bay -- which are both areas ripe for RV camping and exploration anyway.

However, the festival organizers recommend against relying on your GPS to get you to the festival grounds. For full details on driving directions from a variety of orientations, check out the event’s official website, which also includes up-to-date information on the Garlic Train, another option for finding your way to the venue.

PARKING

Vehicles must park at the designated lots indicated by signage and attendants. The organizers ask that you follow the signs and directions from volunteers closely.

TICKETS & PRICING

The festival will operate between 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. daily. Gates close at 6 p.m., and the parking lots open at 9 each morning.

Ticket prices vary. Click here to find the best deal for you. Tickets include festival admission, shuttle transportation, three stages of musical entertainment, cooking demonstrations, and children’s area performances. Food is not included, and prices range from $TBA to $TBA depending on the vendor and specific item. For up-to-date detail on ticket pricing, including VIP packages and corporate discounts, click here.

WRAP UP

Here at RVshare, we’re not shy about adding extra garlic -- and we definitely want to taste those famous fries vicariously through you! So whether you show up to the Gilroy Garlic Festival in an RVshare rental or take some other mode of transportation, be sure to tag us in your social media posts -- or send pictures of your delicious adventures to us directly at [email protected]. We’ll feature some of our favorite travel tales on our own social media channels and blog, so keep your eyes peeled. (And keep your garlic peeled, too!) 

Check out @GarlicFestival on Facebook, @GilroyGarlicFes on Twitter, and @GilroyGarlicFestival on Instagram for event updates!

Please note, this is not the official source of the event information. While we try to be as comprehensive as possible, some details may have changed since the time this article was written. Please confirm final details with the official event page .

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