Casa Munras, Larkspur hotels, Monterey

Calendar of Events

July

Monterey Pride
The Pride Festival is an outdoor event featuring information booths, vendors, food, games and entertainment. This festival is a drug-free event, welcoming the LGBT community as well as their families, friends and supporters.
July 15
Monterey Fairgrounds and Exposition Park
877.839.8407

California Rodeo
July 20-23
Salinas, CA
800.771.8807

Red Bull U.S. Grand Prix
A fast, exciting, adrenaline fuelled weekend full of entertainment in a glamorous and exclusive environment, affordable and accessible to all the family. With three days of on-track action, the Grand Prix event offers a rare opportunity for fans to interact with teams and drivers.
July 21-23
Laguna Seca Raceway
800.327.7322

Feast of Lanterns
July 25-30
Pacific Grove, CA
831.649.8737
Celebrating 100 years, the festivities will be expanded to include plays, lectures and other memorable events. The weeklong celebration of the founding of Pacific Grove will end with the Saturday Feast, a barbequed chicken dinner, and entertainment. The Feast of Lanterns Pageant with a parade of lantern-lit boats and fireworks. Weekend events take place at Lovers Point Park and Beach.

Gilroy Garlic Festival
This festival has gained national recognition. Whether a first-time visitor or a seasoned veteran, the Gilroy Garlic Festival is always a fun and fragrant experience. Enjoy a unique combination of great food, musical entertainment, arts and crafts, cooking demonstrations, and a children's area.
July 28-30
Gilroy, CA 408.842.1625

Antique Street Fair
Antiques and other treasures are available along a half mile of Moss Landing Rd. Plus food and drinks. Always held on the last Sunday in July.
July 30
Moss Landing
831.633.4501

August

70th Monterey County Fair
Welcome to the 70th Annual Monterey County Fair "That's Entertainment." Six days and nights packed with fun for the entire family. Enjoy three stages of entertainment, carnival rides, games, pony rides, children's arts and activities area, food from around the world and wine tasting.
August 15-20
Monterey Fairgrounds and Exposition Park
2004 Fairgrounds Rd.
831.372.5863

Fiesta Day
August 20
Monterey Fairgrounds and Exposition Park
2004 Fairgrounds Rd.
831.372.5863

September

Monterey Bay Reggae Festival
Join us Labor Day weekend for two exciting days of great music, food and friendships!
September 2-3
Monterey Fairgrounds and Exposition Park
2004 Fairgrounds Rd.
831.394.6534

Jazz Festival
September 15-17
Monterey Fairgrounds and Exposition Park
2004 Fairgrounds Rd.
831.373.3366

October

KCBA KIDFEST
October 1
Monterey Fairgrounds and Exposition Park
2004 Fairgrounds Rd.
831.784.8473

Pumpkin Patch
October 1
Monterey Fairgrounds and Exposition Park
2004 Fairgrounds Rd.
831.632.4100

Fall Home Show
October 7-8 Monterey Fairgrounds and Exposition Park
2004 Fairgrounds Rd.
800.237.0551

OctoberFest
October 22
Monterey Fairgrounds and Exposition Park
2004 Fairgrounds Rd
831.372.5863

November

Gem Faire, Inc
Gem Faire has made special efforts in making each Gem Faire a community event! All Gem & Bead Faires are open to the public. Classes & demonstrations are offered at every Bead Faire and most Gem Faires. Jewelry repair service while you wait. Plus, a chance to win hourly door prizes at every Gem Faire location. November 25-26
Monterey Fairgrounds and Exposition Park
2004 Fairgrounds Rd
831.372.5863

December

Annual Holiday Parade of Lights Floats
Marching bands and Santa.
TBA
Pacific Grove, CA
831.373.3304

Carmel-by-the-Sea's Annual Tree Lighting
TBA
Ocean Avenue & Junipero
Carmel, CA
831.624.2522

Christmas at The Adobes
Second weekend of December