Featured Events

May
18
2013

Carmel Art Festival

May. 16-May. 19
Gallery events, lectures, receptions and demonstrations at several art galleries in…more
May
18
2013

Castroville Artichoke Festival

May. 18-May. 19
In 2013 the CAstroville Artichoke Festival will celebrate it's 54th year. The fun…more
May
18
2013

Cooking for Solutions

May. 17-May. 19
The culinary event of the year, Cooking for Solutions features great chefs, gourmet…more
May
18
2013

Monterey Rock n' Rod Festival

May. 17-May. 18
The annual festival was envisioned as a fun and entertaining way to raise…more
May
18
2013

Salinas Valley Fair

May. 16-May. 19
Enjoy the atmosphere of an old-fashioned county fair, complete with carnival,…more
May
24
2013

California Roots Music & Arts Festival

May. 24-May. 26
The 4th annual California Roots Music and Arts Festival is a three-day event packed…more
May
25
2013

2nd Annual Great Monterey Clam Chowder & Calamari Festival

May. 25-May. 27
This Memorial Day Weekend, May 25th, 26th and 27th, the Custom House Plaza at Old…more
Jun
2
2013

Cannery Row Block Party

Jun. 2
This annual event is a crowd-pleaser includes continuous live music, live animals,…more
Jun
7
2013

Monterey Wine Festival

Jun. 7-Jun. 8
With hundreds of wines offered for tasting, wine lovers will lfind an embarrassment…more
Jun
8
2013

Carmel Valley Art & Wine Celebration

Jun. 8
The Art & Wine Celebration will showcase over 60 artists, local wines and…more
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Community Events

It seems that something special and exciting is always going on in Monterey County; local community events such as Pacific Grove's Good Old Days, the Monterey County Fair, Festival of the Winds and Cherry's Jubilee gives every visitor a slice of hometown Americana. Community events showcase the local heritage and unique cultures that Monterey County has to offer, while giving locals and visitors a chance to come together as one.

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05-18-2013

Special Events

American Red Cross- Heroes Dinner 2013

May 18, 2013
6:00 p.m.
1 Old Golf Course Road
Venue: Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel and Spa
Type: Special Events
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The American Red Cross will recognize local individuals, residing in either Monterey or San Benito County, whose extraordinary acts of courage have made them heroes. The Heroes Dinner raises money for the local Red Cross Chapter’s life-saving programs and services. more

Monterey Rock n' Rod Festival

May 17, 2013 to May 18, 2013
2004 Fairgrounds Rd.
Type: Special Events
Location: Monterey Fairgrounds and Exposition Park
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The annual festival was envisioned as a fun and entertaining way to raise much-needed funds for Gateway Center of Monterey County, Inc. Food and vendor arcades aplenty will be on-site for your eating, drinking, and shopping pleasure. Tickets are available on line or at the gate each day of the festival. Children 5 and un... more

05-19-2013

Marina Farmers' Market

From: 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
215 Reservation Rd.
Type: Special Events
Location: Marina
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Marina's Farmers' Market is every Sunday from 10am to 2pm at 215 Reservation Road in the Marina Village Shopping Center (near Grocery Outlet and in front of Lee's Garden. more

05-20-2013

Pacific Grove Farmers' Market

From: 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Central and Grand Ave.
Type: Special Events
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The Pacific Grove Certified Farmers' Markets' new location is Central and Grand Ave right in front of Jewell Park, the Natural History Museum, and the Pacific Grove Library. The Farmers' Market is open every Monday 4pm - 7pm all year round. (We will be closed December 24th and 31st. Open all other holidays.) more

05-21-2013

Alisal Farmers' Market

From: 9:00 AM to 4:00 AM
632 East Alisal Street
Type: Special Events
Location: Alisal
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Alisal Certified Farmers' Market is located in East Salinas at 632 East Alisal Street in the parking lot of the WIC Family and Community Nutrition Programs. Plenty of free parking is located next to the Alisal Market. Monterey Salinas Transit bus routes go directly to the Alisal Market. Open Tuesdays from 9am-4pm.... more

05-25-2013

2nd Annual Great Monterey Clam Chowder & Calamari Festival

May 25, 2013 to May 27, 2013
4 Custom House Plaza
Type: Special Events
Location: Custom House Plaza
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This Memorial Day Weekend, May 25th, 26th and 27th, the Custom House Plaza at Old Fisherman's Wharf will come alive during the 2nd Annual Great Monterey Clam Chowder & Calamari Festival. Each day, three popular bands will be performing at the Festival starting at 11:00 am and continuing to 7:00 pm (6:00 on Monday, th... more

05-26-2013

2nd Annual Great Monterey Clam Chowder & Calamari Festival

May 25, 2013 to May 27, 2013
4 Custom House Plaza
Type: Special Events
Location: Custom House Plaza
Visit Website

This Memorial Day Weekend, May 25th, 26th and 27th, the Custom House Plaza at Old Fisherman's Wharf will come alive during the 2nd Annual Great Monterey Clam Chowder & Calamari Festival. Each day, three popular bands will be performing at the Festival starting at 11:00 am and continuing to 7:00 pm (6:00 on Monday, th... more

Marina Farmers' Market

From: 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
215 Reservation Rd.
Type: Special Events
Location: Marina
Visit Website

Marina's Farmers' Market is every Sunday from 10am to 2pm at 215 Reservation Road in the Marina Village Shopping Center (near Grocery Outlet and in front of Lee's Garden. more

05-27-2013

2nd Annual Great Monterey Clam Chowder & Calamari Festival

May 25, 2013 to May 27, 2013
4 Custom House Plaza
Type: Special Events
Location: Custom House Plaza
Visit Website

This Memorial Day Weekend, May 25th, 26th and 27th, the Custom House Plaza at Old Fisherman's Wharf will come alive during the 2nd Annual Great Monterey Clam Chowder & Calamari Festival. Each day, three popular bands will be performing at the Festival starting at 11:00 am and continuing to 7:00 pm (6:00 on Monday, th... more

Pacific Grove Farmers' Market

From: 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Central and Grand Ave.
Type: Special Events
Visit Website

The Pacific Grove Certified Farmers' Markets' new location is Central and Grand Ave right in front of Jewell Park, the Natural History Museum, and the Pacific Grove Library. The Farmers' Market is open every Monday 4pm - 7pm all year round. (We will be closed December 24th and 31st. Open all other holidays.) more

05-28-2013

Alisal Farmers' Market

From: 9:00 AM to 4:00 AM
632 East Alisal Street
Type: Special Events
Location: Alisal
Visit Website

Alisal Certified Farmers' Market is located in East Salinas at 632 East Alisal Street in the parking lot of the WIC Family and Community Nutrition Programs. Plenty of free parking is located next to the Alisal Market. Monterey Salinas Transit bus routes go directly to the Alisal Market. Open Tuesdays from 9am-4pm.... more