The event will begin at 9 a.m. at the newly renovated Vanderhurst Commons (formerly Community Church) at 209 South Vanderhurst Avenue. From there the group will walk one block to the King City History Center and then head east on Broadway to the Cork & Plough Restaurant. Other stops on the tour include La Plaza Bakery, Tacos La Potranca de Jalisco and Pozzi's Stampede. The final stop will be the oldest church in town, St. Mark's, built in 1890.At each stop there will be brief presentations about the town history including the connection to author John Steinbeck as well as the early gas stations when the main street, Broadway, was Highway 101 running through town. The event is being hosted in partnership with the Monterey County Agricultural and Rural Life Museum, the San Antonio Valley Historical Association and the King City Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture.
Price of the event is $40 per person payable in advance. Reservations are required by Saturday, April 25 by calling or texting 831-594-3740 or emailing Karenjernig[email protected]
