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Happenings in Monterey County

Whether you’re a car fanatic in town for Monterey Car Week or one of the many year-round races at the legendary WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca, a melomaniac on your way to California Roots Festival and Monterey Jazz Festival or simply out on a spur-of-the-moment getaway and looking for things to do this weekend, there’s always something to celebrate in Monterey County. For year-round entertainment, head to our Annual Events Calendar or download the Annual Events PDF. Want to keep up to date on what’s happening in Monterey County? Subscribe to our newsletter.

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MotoAmerica Superbike Speedfest at Monterey

7/11/2025 - 7/13/2025
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World class Superbikes and the Monterey-born King of The Baggers series are a part of the five classes of premier modern-day racing as riders compete wheel-to-wheel in razor close action. How about 190 mph superbikes and some family fun? Motorcycle MotoAmerica Superbike Speedfest at Monterey. Enjoy practice and qualifying on Friday plus all-day racing Sat & Sun! Meet the riders...

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Carmel Bach Festival

7/12/2025 - 7/26/2025
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The Carmel Bach Festival invites you to experience the joy of classical music. Enjoy exciting orchestra and chorale concerts, chamber music recitals, free pre-concert talks, open masterclasses, and more, all taking place at several Carmel, Monterey, and Pebble Beach venues. With more than 50 events to choose from, there is something for everyone! Check out the full lineup of concerts...

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California Rodeo Salinas

7/17/2025 - 7/20/2025
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The California Rodeo Salinas is one of the top 10 professional rodeos in the US out of over 600 and the largest rodeo in California. With over 110 years of tradition and a little bit of something for everyone, it's an event you don't want to miss.Not only are the top cowboys and cowgirls featured in the arena and on...

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Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance

8/17/2025

Join Pebble Beach for the 74th Concours dElegance, an unmatched tradition of automotive excellence since 1950. The Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance is the flagship of Pebble Beach Automotive Week and is now considered to be the world’s premier celebration of the automobile, this is a can’t-miss event for every car enthusiast. Each year, the finest collector cars gather on the...

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West End Celebration

8/23/2025 - 8/24/2025
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Sand City's West End Celebration is a unique and family-friendly event celebrating community and the diversity of artistic talents found within Monterey County. The streets of the West End District of Sand City come alive with the arts of every genre. Discover innovative art, listen to continuous live music from multiple stages and have the opportunity to purchase works from...

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Festa Italia

9/5/2025 - 9/7/2025
Recurring daily

The 92nd Annual Festa Italia invites the community to celebrate Monterey’s Italian heritage and honor the vital contributions of its local fishermen, both past and present.This beloved, free, family-friendly event offers a full experience of Italian culture, featuring the sights, sounds, flavors, and traditions that have made it one of Monterey’s most cherished festivals. Drawing in locals and visitors from...

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What path do you take? Out here, it’s a whole world of paths….and each one takes you to something incredible. From the dramatic panoramas of Big Sur to the fairytale cottages of Carmel-by-the-Sea, these paths tie all of Monterey together, creating one big, epic journey. A visit to the iconic Monterey Bay Aquarium and a trip through time on historic Cannery Row merely scratch the surface of things to do on California’s central coast. No matter what path you take, it’s sure to lead to inspiration. For additional inspiration, stay in the know with our e-Newsletter.