2nd Annual Great Monterey Clam Chowder & Calamari Festival
May. 25-May. 27
California Roots Music & Arts Festival
May. 24-May. 26
Cannery Row Block Party
Jun. 2
Monterey Wine Festival
Jun. 7-Jun. 8
Carmel Valley Art & Wine Celebration
Jun. 8
Monterey Beer Festival
Jun. 15
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Food & Wine Events
Nearly every event on Monterey County's jam-packed calendar features a collection of culinary creations and wine celebrations reflective of the destination's people, culture and agriculture. A handful of events, though, are dedicated primarily to gastronomical pleasures.
For die-hard foodies, Pebble Beach Food and Wine in April matches 200 acclaimed wineries with 60 celebrity chefs for a weekend of wine and beverage tastings, cooking demonstrations and some of the most exclusive, unique dining opportunities available in the world.
Learn the ins and outs of sustainable seafood at the Monterey Bay Aquarium's gourmet event, Cooking for Solutions. The two-day fête spotlights celebrity chefs, selected and recognized for their leadership in promoting cuisine that protects the health of the ocean and soil, as they create cutting edge dishes, host food and wine adventures, and present cooking demonstrations that feature sustainable seafood and organic ingredients.
The Monterey Greek Festival invites visitors to go Greek over Labor Day weekend. Held in Monterey's historic Custom House Plaza, Monterey State Historic Park near Old Fisherman's Wharf, the festival's aroma of pork, lamb, chicken and fresh pastries is hard to resist, along with its music, dancing and general merrymaking.
Ever tried artichoke ice cream? Here's your chance! Castroville is the Artichoke Center of the World and proudly celebrates its title at the annual Artichoke Festival. Culinary artichoke creations at the May festival include breads, soups, burritos and more. Also enjoy wine tasting, an agricultural art competition, a parade and live entertainment.
05-25-2013
Special Events
2nd Annual Great Monterey Clam Chowder & Calamari Festival
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
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
05-27-2013
2nd Annual Great Monterey Clam Chowder & Calamari Festival
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
05-28-2013
Old Monterey Farmers' Market
Type: Special Events
Location: Old Monterey
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The Old Monterey Farmers Market, established in 1991, comprises of 3 ½ city blocks and runs year-round rain or shine. During the summer it's the largest gathering of people in Monterey County, attracting more that 10,000 locals and tourists in one location. You can travel the world in just three blocks, finding a... more
