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Gilroy Garlic Festival 2026: Get Your Car Ready for the Heat
Blackout Team· Window Tinting Experts
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The Gilroy Garlic Festival is back July 25-27! Beat the summer heat with window tinting before the festival. Protect your car and stay cool.
Gilroy Garlic Festival 2026: Get Your Car Ready
The Gilroy Garlic Festival is back! After years of anticipation, the festival returns July 25-27, 2026 at South County Grove within Gilroy Gardens Family Theme Park.
With summer temperatures in Gilroy regularly hitting 90-100°F, now is the perfect time to prepare your vehicle for festival season.
Why Get Window Tinting Before the Festival
Beat the July Heat
Festival parking lots offer little to no shade. Without tint, your car interior can reach:
- Steering wheel: 160°F+
- Dashboard: 180°F+
- Leather seats: 150°F+
Ceramic window tinting reduces interior temperatures by 20-40°F, making post-festival drives comfortable instead of unbearable.
Protect While You're Gone
Parked for 4-6 hours in direct sun? UV rays are:
- Fading your dashboard
- Cracking leather seats
- Damaging interior plastics
Our ceramic tints block 99% of UV rays, protecting your interior even during extended parking.
Festival-Ready Packages
Beat the Heat Package - $349
- Full car ceramic tint (excluding windshield)
- Same-day service available
- Lifetime warranty
Premium Festival Prep - $899
- Full car ceramic tint
- Front bumper PPF (protect from parking lot dings)
- Interior UV protection
Complete Protection - $1,999
- Full car ceramic tint
- Full front PPF
- Ceramic coating for easy cleanup (garlic butter wipes right off!)
Timing: Schedule Now
The festival is July 25-27. We recommend getting your tint done at least 1 week before to ensure proper cure time:
| Book By | Ready For |
|---|---|
| July 11 | Festival weekend (full cure) |
| July 18 | Festival weekend (safe to drive) |
| July 21+ | May not be available |
Don't wait – July is our busiest month. Schedule early for guaranteed availability.
Festival Tips from the Locals
As Gilroy's original tint shop since 1993, we've seen over 40 Garlic Festivals. Here are our tips:
- Park smart: Arrive early for shaded spots near trees
- Use a sunshade: Even with tint, a sunshade helps
- Crack windows slightly: If safe, helps with ventilation
- Hydrate: Keep water in your car for the drive home
About the 2026 Gilroy Garlic Festival
The festival returns with a more intimate experience:
- Location: South County Grove at Gilroy Gardens
- Dates: July 25-27, 2026
- Tickets: 3,000 pre-sold per day (limited!)
- Highlights: Gourmet Alley, Pyro Chefs, garlic ice cream
Supporting local schools and non-profits since 1979.
We're Just Minutes from the Festival
Blackout Window Tinting
610 Holloway Rd, Gilroy
(Behind Target)
We're the closest professional tint shop to Gilroy Gardens and have been serving Garlic Festival attendees for over three decades.
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