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The Award-Winning Cherry Jubilee Returns, June 5-July 5
Join our festival of food and family fun!
Join the Cherry Jubilee!
Cherry Jubilee, the award-winning festival of food and family fun, is back at Gilroy Gardens from June 5 through July 6 with live entertainment, educational activities, and 50+ mouthwatering cherry-inspired delights on the menu!
Event Highlights:
- 30 NEW mouthwatering cherry-inspired food and beverage items
- Spectacular entertainment and cheerful cherry characters
- Interactive educational activities
- A cherry red, white & blue Fourth of July Celebration
- Very Cherry Tasting Card to sample different culinary creation
- …and More!
Cherry season is short—and this celebration ends on July 5, get your tickets now! FREE for 2026 Premium and Value Members.
50+ Cherry-Infused Delights
Eat, drink, and be cherry! Bring the entire family hungry and choose from more than 50 mouthwatering cherry food and beverage menu items, including 30 all-new recipes. Grab a Very Cherry Tasting Card for the ultimate “cherr-ific” experience and sample six (6) different delightful delicacies as you taste your way through the park. Save $5 when you buy online in advance!
Uncle John's Grill
Get your cherry fill with NEW Grilled Brie with Cherry Sauce, NEW Spicy Cherry Teriyaki Skewers, and Cherry Aioli Loaded Corn.
Lakeside Smokehouse
Take a break from splashing around and grab a NEW Turkey Leg with Cherry BBQ Sauce or Cherry BBQ Ribs.
San Juan Bar & Grill
Indulge in mouthwatering, cherry-infused dishes like NEW Cherry-Seasoned Fries, a Gourmet Burger w/ Kickin’ Cherry BBQ Sauce, Kickin’ Cherry BBQ Wings, Cherry Greek Salad, and more.
The Maraschino Bar
Stay refreshed with fun fruity mocktails and cocktails including NEW Cherry Cola Rum Cocktail, NEW Sour Cherry Mojitos, Violet Cherry Sparkler, Sakura Bliss, Berry Cherry Margaritas, Cherry Sangria, and more.
Nannerz’ Num Numz
Satisfy your sweet tooth with NEW Deep Fried Cheesecake with Cherry Sauce, NEW Sugar Cookie Ice Cream Sandwich, NEW Deep Fried French Toast Sticks with Cherry Cream Cheese, Mini Funnel Cake with Cherry Topping, and more.
Villa Pasta & Pizza
Refuel for a day in the park with NEW Cherry Balsamic Chicken Sandwich, Cherry BBQ Chicken Garlic Toast, Meatballs with Kickin’ Cherry BBQ Sauce, and Cherry Summer Salad.
Cheerful Cherry Shows, Challenges & More!
Discover Silly Entertainment
Watch the Merry Cherry Bunch take the stage with playful performances that celebrate local agriculture and the cherry harvest season!
- Arrive at The Golden Galleria for the Merry Cherry Morning Show and photo ops.
- Learn about the legend of Gilroy’s famous cherries at Cherry Stories with Stella at Tall Tails Terrace.
- Stop by the Maraschino Matinee for slapstick fun with Birch and Brandy.
- Get serenaded by The Bard—but watch for Nannerz the monkey to steal the show!
Interactive STEM challenges
Learn all about the cherry jarvest with fun (and secretly educational!) activities the entire family will love!
- Race to engineer a series of chutes to funnel cherries into baskets and learn about the journey from farm to table at Brandy’s Pickin’ Palooza.
- At Birch’s Bakin’ Bonanza, use math to count, add, and convert measurements as you “bake” the world’s biggest cherry.
tart, enjoying the delicious rewards of their success! - Participate in the Cherry Berry Classics, a series of mini games such as Barry Says, musical chairs, and Cherry Toss!
Cherry Dome Challenges and More!
Enjoy family-fun activities throughout the park and put your skills to the test with these sweet activities and challenges:
- Lace up your skates for some throwback fun in our 3,000 square foot open-air roller rink at Barry’s Roller Rink!
- Check out Which Cherry are You? to see which cherry variety best matches your personality.
- Participate in the Cherry Berry Classics located at the Cherry Dome.
- Test your skills at our Pitch ‘n’ Win Games and play your way through a 12-game punch card to win a collectible plushie.
Cherry Jubilee at Gilroy Gardens won the IAAPA Brass Ring Award for Best New Food & Beverage Event. This award celebrates innovation, originality, and impact in the global attractions industry and recognizes special events that elevate the guest experience in new and exciting ways.
