The Gilroy Garlic Festival is an annual three-day event held at Christmas Hill Park.[5] One of the nation's best known food festivals, centered on garlic, it draws visitors from around the country.[6] Located about 30 miles (48 km) southeast of San Jose and the Bay Area/Silicon Valley, Gilroy is home to about 60,000 people, and the city is a major producer of garlic.[5] As Gilroy’s top fundraiser, the festival is staffed with volunteers to raise money for nonprofit groups, including clubs and schools.[6]