Upcoming Monterey Events
Mark your calendar and enjoy exciting, fun-filled summer events in Monterey Bay. From live music performances, sporting events, wine tasting, plays, music festivals to food festivals, you’ll never be bored!
Our calendar covers events taking place in Carmel, Carmel Valley, Monterey, Pebble Beach, Pacific Grove and surrounding cities.
Use our Trip Planner to find, save and share your favorite events.

Annual Lavender Harvest Celebration
415 W. Carmel Valley Road
Carmel Valley, CA 93924
Saturday, July 12, 2025 at 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Take a deep breath and immerse yourself in the stunning sight—and scent—of 3,000 lavender plants in full bloom. Join Chef Christian and master culinary gardener Mark Marino for a leisurely...

Carmel Art Walk
Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA 93921
Saturday, July 12, 2025 at 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Visit artist-owned galleries and studios and meet local artists who carry on the Carmel art colony legacy. Pick up a map at any of the participating galleries and be sure to follow the blue lanterns...

Jazz in the Forest
Santa Rita St. & Mountain View Ave
Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA 93921
Saturday, July 12, 2025 at 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Jazz in the Forest — a magical evening of live music under the stars at Carmel’s historic Forest Theatre on Saturday, July 12. This special event benefits Monterey Jazz’s youth education...

Carmel Bach Festival
San Carlos & 9th
Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA 93923
Saturday, July 12, 2025 All Day Event
Join us for 15 days of world-class music, thought-provoking talks, and enriching educational events at America’s most important Bach festival. The 2025 season, Dialogues, explores musical conversations...

MotoAmerica Superbike Speedfest
1021 Monterey Salinas Hwy
Salinas, CA 93908
Saturday, July 12, 2025 All Day Event
Get ready for a high-octane weekend at the MotoAmerica Superbike SpeedFest at Monterey, where world-class superbikes and the iconic Monterey-born King of the Baggers series take center stage. Witness...

Monterey Farmers Market at Del Monte Shopping Center
1410 Del Monte Center
Monterey, CA 93940
Sunday, July 13, 2025 at 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Monterey Farmers Market is conveniently located at the open-air Del Monte Shopping Center, behind California Pizza Kitchen, just off of Highway 1 and Munras Avenue in Monterey. With over 60...

Carmel Bach Festival
San Carlos & 9th
Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA 93923
Sunday, July 13, 2025 All Day Event
Join us for 15 days of world-class music, thought-provoking talks, and enriching educational events at America’s most important Bach festival. The 2025 season, Dialogues, explores musical conversations...

MotoAmerica Superbike Speedfest
1021 Monterey Salinas Hwy
Salinas, CA 93908
Sunday, July 13, 2025 All Day Event
Get ready for a high-octane weekend at the MotoAmerica Superbike SpeedFest at Monterey, where world-class superbikes and the iconic Monterey-born King of the Baggers series take center stage. Witness...

Pacific Grove Certified Farmer's Market
Grand Avenue and Central Avenue
Pacific Grove, CA 93950
Monday, July 14, 2025 at 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM
The Pacific Grove Certified Farmers’ Market offers a wide array of fresh fruits, vegetables and nuts from small-scale family farmers (70 percent are certified organic), along with prepared food...

Carmel Bach Festival
San Carlos & 9th
Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA 93923
Monday, July 14, 2025 All Day Event
Join us for 15 days of world-class music, thought-provoking talks, and enriching educational events at America’s most important Bach festival. The 2025 season, Dialogues, explores musical conversations...

Carmel Farmers Market
3652 The Barnyard
Carmel, CA 93923
Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Carmel Farmers Market is open from early May through the end of September at the peak of the summer harvest season. With over 25 farmers and vendors, this intimate market offers a stunning selection...

Old Monterey Farmers Market
Alvarado Street and W Franklin Street
Monterey, CA 93940
Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM
The Old Monterey Farmers Market is spread among 3 city blocks and runs year-round, rain or shine. During the summer, it's the largest gathering of people in Monterey County, attracting more...

Carmel Bach Festival
San Carlos & 9th
Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA 93923
Tuesday, July 15, 2025 All Day Event
Join us for 15 days of world-class music, thought-provoking talks, and enriching educational events at America’s most important Bach festival. The 2025 season, Dialogues, explores musical conversations...

Carmel Bach Festival
San Carlos & 9th
Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA 93923
Wednesday, July 16, 2025 All Day Event
Join us for 15 days of world-class music, thought-provoking talks, and enriching educational events at America’s most important Bach festival. The 2025 season, Dialogues, explores musical conversations...

Carmel-by-the-Sea Farmers Market
Mission St &, 6th Ave
Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA 93921
Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Carmel-by-the-Sea Farmers Market features local certified organic fresh farm produce, eggs, plants, fresh cut flowers, and specialty items such as olive oil, hummus, pizza and bread. Green Waste...

California Rodeo Salinas
295 Sun Way
Salinas, CA 93901
Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM
The California Rodeo Salinas is one of the top 15 regular season rodeos in the US and draws over 600 of the best cowboys and cowgirls across America to compete for almost $400,000 in prize money...

Carmel Bach Festival
San Carlos & 9th
Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA 93923
Thursday, July 17, 2025 All Day Event
Join us for 15 days of world-class music, thought-provoking talks, and enriching educational events at America’s most important Bach festival. The 2025 season, Dialogues, explores musical conversations...

Monterey Farmers Market at Del Monte Shopping Center
1410 Del Monte Center
Monterey, CA 93940
Friday, July 18, 2025 at 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Monterey Farmers Market is conveniently located at the open-air Del Monte Shopping Center, behind California Pizza Kitchen, just off of Highway 1 and Munras Avenue in Monterey. With over 60...

California Rodeo Salinas
295 Sun Way
Salinas, CA 93901
Friday, July 18, 2025 at 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM
The California Rodeo Salinas is one of the top 15 regular season rodeos in the US and draws over 600 of the best cowboys and cowgirls across America to compete for almost $400,000 in prize money...

Carmel Bach Festival
San Carlos & 9th
Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA 93923
Friday, July 18, 2025 All Day Event
Join us for 15 days of world-class music, thought-provoking talks, and enriching educational events at America’s most important Bach festival. The 2025 season, Dialogues, explores musical conversations...