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09/04/2026

So many great treats at Casa de Fruta! Stop at the famous attraction on your way to Gilroy!

🍂 Pumpkin Spice Ice Cream is here! 🍦
Fall has officially arrived at Casa de Sweets! Our Pumpkin Spice Ice Cream is starting to scoop this week, bringing all those cozy fall flavors to your favorite sweet treat. 🍁
Come get your first scoop! 👀🍦

09/04/2026

Classic cars + fall fun = one very Gilroy Saturday. 🚗🎃 The 26th Annual Garlic City Car Show & Harvest Festival rolls into its new home at the Hecker Pass Outdoor Event Center on Sept. 19! Check out 250 classic, custom and standout vehicles, then stick around for pumpkin activities, a petting zoo, slot car racing, local food, beer and wine, music and more.

🎟️ Adults: $10, Kids 10-17: $5
🙌 Kids under 9: FREE
🌳 Gilroy Gardens Family Theme Park Premium Pass Holders are also FREE
🚗 Parking: FREE
📅 Sept. 19 | 2:30–6:30 p.m.
📍 Hecker Pass Outdoor Event Center, next to Gilroy Gardens

Learn more: https://bit.ly/4gqDn5v

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09/01/2026

September is California Wine Month, and we know just the place to celebrate. 🍷 Gilroy is home to 16 wineries, from laid-back tasting rooms to vineyard patios made for lingering. Make a weekend of it and follow the larger Santa Clara Valley Wine Trail to discover even more of one of California’s oldest wine regions. Be sure to check each winery for info about upcoming events! We’ll toast to that. 🥂

Learn more: https://bit.ly/3EL1Dz4

08/28/2026

A warm welcome is waiting in Gilroy wine country. 🍷

With 16 wineries right here in Gilroy and more than 30 wineries throughout the Santa Clara Valley, there are plenty of opportunities to sip, explore, and connect with the people who make this region special.

Spend the day discovering local vineyards, enjoying beautiful views, and experiencing the welcoming spirit that makes Gilroy a favorite stop for wine lovers.

Plan your wine country getaway and raise a glass in Gilroy. 🍇
https://bit.ly/3EL1Dz4

08/26/2026

Tamales, classic cars, and a day in downtown Gilroy? 🫔 Count us in.

The 11th annual Tamal Festival & Car Show returns Sept. 26, bringing the flavors and traditions of the community to the heart of Gilroy. Spend the day exploring downtown, checking out the car show, enjoying live music, and tasting tamales from local vendors.

Feeling festive? Stay a little longer after the festival. Enjoy a relaxing night in town, grab breakfast (or have leftover tamales 🤣), and keep discovering everything Gilroy has to offer.

📅 Sept. 26, 2026
📍 Downtown Gilroy
https://bit.ly/41PiXuS

08/24/2026

Mark your calendars, Gilroy! The next few months are packed with reasons to get out and explore.

Celebrate local traditions, discover new favorites, and make memories around town with festivals, food, music, and community events happening throughout the season.

Save the dates and start planning your Gilroy adventures:

⚔️ Northern California Renaissance Faire | Sept. 19
🫔 Tamal Fest & Car Show | Sept. 26
🍺 Downtown Beer Crawl | Oct. 17
🌼 La Ofrenda Festival | Oct. 24
🎨 Chalk Fest | Date TBD
🎄 Downtown Holiday Festival & Parade | Dec. 5

https://bit.ly/4i7o136

08/20/2026

Sip and celebrate at the 5th Annual Vine to Wine! 🍷✨

Join the harvest celebration at Santana Row in San Jose on September 19 for unlimited tastings from 20+ Santa Clara Valley wineries, delicious food, live music and more, all while supporting the future of local wine country.

Love what you taste? Plan a trip to Gilroy and explore our 16 wineries and the 30+ Wineries of Santa Clara Valley. 🍇

08/19/2026

⚔️ Hear ye, hear ye! The Northern California Renaissance Faire returns to Casa de Fruta this fall for six weekends of royal revelry.

Step into a Renaissance village filled with performers, artisan creations, themed weekends, and plenty of food and drink fit for a feast. Whether you arrive in full costume or simply come ready for a day of fun, there’s plenty to discover.

For maximum fun, start your journey on Friday and spend the weekend in Gilroy before and after the Faire. Enjoy a comfortable place to recharge, then keep exploring all there is to experience around town.

📅 Saturdays & Sundays, Sept. 19 - Oct. 25, 2026
📍 Casa de Fruta
🎟️ Tickets and details: https://bit.ly/4luellQ

08/13/2026

If you're looking for great food and a great drink menu, Alehouse&Bistro delivers. Their Asian fusion menu is paired with an impressive lineup of craft beer on tap and handcrafted cocktails, making it an easy choice for lunch, dinner, or happy hour in Gilroy. 🍺🍸
https://bit.ly/4fpehBZ

08/11/2026

☀️ Petition to make summer last forever in Gilroy? We’re signing.

Until then, we’ll keep chasing sunny days and finding every excuse to enjoy a little more summer around town. https://bit.ly/4fmwzW1