All Weekend
Get your motor runnin’ for one of Monterey County’s largest events of the year! Motorbikes take over Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca during the Red Bull U.S. Grand Prix. MotoGP enthusiasts from around the world converge on the track to see who will take home the grand prize. Activities begin on Friday with the main MotoGP race taking place on Sunday. Friday-Sunday. 1021 Monterey-Salinas Highway, Salinas. Click here for tickets.
The Monterey County Fairgrounds will be jammin’ as one of the largest reggae festivals in Northern California sets up shop. The Monterey Bay Reggaefest features over 20 performances from star reggae performers, dance hall acts, and cultural dancers throughout the three-day celebration. Top acts include Maxi Priest, Finn, Pyrx Band, Capleton, Judy Mowatt and many more! Friday-Sunday, 2004 Fairgrounds Road, Monterey. Click here for tickets.
Don’t miss the last weekend to catch a performance at the Carmel Bach Festival! The music festival wraps up on Saturday but there are still plenty of chamber concerts, pre-concert talks and main concerts left to enjoy. July 14-July 28, various venues in Monterey County. Click here for ticket information.
Pacific Grove’s most anticipated event of the year is finally here! The Feast of Lanterns is packed with good old-fashioned fun for the whole family throughout the weekend. Friday welcomes a pet parade at 2:30pm on Lighthouse and the Feast of Dancing kicks off at 6pm at Chautauqua Hall. Saturday is the main event with children activities, live music and games beginning at 11am at Lovers Point Park. The pageant will begin at 7:45pm. Sunday hosts the closing ceremonies at Chautauqua Hall at 2pm. Pacific Grove. Free event.
The Monterey County Film Commission has teamed up with the Museum of Monterey (MOM) for a special film screening of “In Like Flint.” This hilarious spoof on the famed James Bonds films is sure to be a good time. Friday at 5pm and Saturday at 2pm, 5 Custom House Plaza, Monterey. Free with museum admission of $10.
