If you don't already know that Gilroy is dubbed the Garlic Capital of the World, your nose might tell you as you approach town. So will your eyes, as you see not only plenty of garlic fields, but plenty of shops selling garlic and other produce, and garlic-related items such as garlic flavored chocoalte and garlic flavored ice cream. The city also holds a garlic festival every year that has drawn worldwide attention.
If you go:
The Garlic Festival is held in late July each year. Some of the most interesting and longest established garlic shops are located on Highway 101 on the outskirts of town.
Links:

Gilroy Chamber Of Commerce
7471 Monterey Street
Gilroy, California 95020 USA
chamber@gilroy.org
Phone Numbers:
Gilroy Chamber Of Commerce
+1 (408) 842-6437
+1 (408) 842-6437