Monterey Annual Events

Monterey County is happening! No matter what time of year you plan your visit, there are so many special events to attend during your stay. Enjoy an incredible lineup of Monterey music festivals, indulge in the hyper local and fresh abundance of the region at food & drink events, explore Monterey County's vibrant art scene at arts & cultural events, do as the locals do at community events, and find excitement at sporting & outdoor events. Check out these popular events that will keep you coming back for year after year, and find more things to see & do on your trip to Monterey County.

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Spring Events

5/13/2023 - 5/13/2023

Santa Lucia Highlands Sun, Wind, & Wine Festival

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4/20/2023 - 4/23/2023

Sea Otter Classic

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4/30/2023 - 4/30/2023

Big Sur International Marathon

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6/10/2023 - 6/10/2023

Monterey Winemakers' Celebration

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5/5/2023 - 5/7/2023

Trans Am SpeedFest

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5/6/2023 - 5/7/2023

Pacific Grove's Good Old Days Celebration

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5/12/2023 - 5/14/2023

Motul Course de Monterey (IMSA)

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5/18/2023 - 5/21/2023

Salinas Valley Fair

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5/19/2023 - 5/21/2023

Carmel Art Festival

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5/25/2023 - 5/28/2023

California Roots Festival

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Summer Events

6/3/2023 - 6/4/2023

Spartan Race

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6/10/2023 - 6/11/2023

Artichoke Festival

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6/24/2023 - 6/24/2023

Monterey International Blues Festival

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7/5/2023 - 7/9/2023

U.S. Women's Open

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7/7/2023 - 7/9/2023

MotoAmerica Superbike Speedfest at Monterey

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7/8/2023 - 7/8/2023

Monterey Beer Festival

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7/14/2023 - 7/16/2023

AHRMA Classic Motofest of Monterey

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7/15/2023 - 7/16/2023

Monterey Scottish Games & Celtic Festival

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7/20/2023 - 7/23/2023

California Rodeo Salinas

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8/12/2023 - 8/13/2023

Monterey Pre-Reunion

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8/16/2023 - 8/19/2023

Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion

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8/20/2023 - 8/20/2023

Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance

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8/26/2023 - 8/27/2023

Sand City West End Celebration

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8/31/2023 - 9/4/2023

Monterey County Fair

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Fall Events

9/8/2023 - 9/10/2023

Firestone Grand Prix of Monterey (INDYCAR)

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9/22/2023 - 9/24/2023

Monterey Greek Festival

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9/22/2023 - 9/24/2023

Monterey Jazz Festival

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10/6/2023 - 10/8/2023

Rebels & Renegades Music Festival

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11/2/2023 - 11/4/2023

Big Sur Food & Wine Festival

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11/10/2023 - 11/12/2023

Monterey Bay Half Marathon

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Winter Events

12/31/2023 - 12/31/2023

First Night Monterey

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1/29/2024 - 2/4/2024

AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am

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