# Smelly Celebrations Gilroy Garlic Festival in California Isn't for First Dates By Marissa Brassfield | Published 2009-07-25 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gilroy-garlic-festival References: [gilroygarlicfestival](http://gilroygarlicfestival.com/) Foodies are flocking to Gilroy, California this weekend for the annual Gilroy Garlic Festival. With cooking demonstrations, celebuchef cook-offs, arts and crafts and even a crowned Miss Gilroy Garlic festival queen, it's a must-see event for food lovers--but not necessarily a wise choice for first dates. Proceeds from the Gilroy Garlic Festival go to local charities and nonprofit groups. The first image in the gallery is provided courtesy of Anthony Busiello; the remainder are from official Gilroy Garlic Festival photographer Bill Strange. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.6/10 - Popularity: 8% | Activity: 2% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Live Arts](https://www.trendhunter.com/livearts) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Garlic-themed Festivals:** Opportunity to create new garlic-themed festivals in different locations, incorporating similar features as the Gilroy Garlic Festival. - **Charity-driven Food Events:** Charity-driven food events are a growing trend that could be replicated in other locations with different themes and cuisines to raise money for local charities. - **Celebrity Chef Cook-offs:** The popularity of celebrity chef cook-offs could lead to more cooking-related events and competitions, both for charity and entertainment purposes. ### Where This Applies - **Food and Beverage:** The food and beverage industry can benefit from creating more unique and niche food festivals that cater to specific tastes and interests of consumers. - **Nonprofit/charity:** Charity and nonprofit organizations can benefit from organizing food events to raise funds and promote community engagement. - **Event Planning:** Event planning companies can capitalize on the demand for unique and engaging food festivals by offering their expertise in organizing similar events for their clients. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Gourmand Date Fragrances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/double-dates-eau-de-parfum.md) - [Garlic Romance Novels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garlicinfused-romance-novel.md) - [Extra Garlicky Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garlic-lover-pizza.md) - [Scent-Free Natural Garlic Pastes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/natural-garlic-paste.md) - [Chain Restaurant Food Festivals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chain-restaurant-food-festivals.md) - [Diverse Wine Festivals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/california-wine-month.md) - [Charitable Lavender Farm Festivals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lavender-farm-festival.md) - [Scent-Inspired Dining Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/phlurs-afterglow-dinner.md) - [White Garlic Sauce Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/signature-garlic-combo-pizza.md)