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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.

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Monterey Farmers Market at Del Monte Shopping Center

Monterey Farmers Market at Del Monte Shopping Center

1410 Del Monte Center
Monterey, CA 93940

Sunday, May 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...

Carmel Art Festival

Carmel Art Festival

Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA 93921

Sunday, May 18, 2025   All Day Event

Immerse yourself in the vibrant world of art at the 32nd Annual Carmel Art Festival, a cherished tradition since 1993. This year’s festival promises an extraordinary weekend celebrating creativity,...

Pacific Grove Certified Farmer's Market

Pacific Grove Certified Farmer's Market

Grand Avenue and Central Avenue
Pacific Grove, CA 93950

Monday, May 19, 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...

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Carmel Farmers Market

Carmel Farmers Market

3652 The Barnyard
Carmel, CA 93923

Tuesday, May 20, 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

Old Monterey Farmers Market

Alvarado Street and W Franklin Street
Monterey, CA 93940

Tuesday, May 20, 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-by-the-Sea Farmers Market

Carmel-by-the-Sea Farmers Market

Mission St &, 6th Ave
Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA 93921

Thursday, May 22, 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...

Monterey Farmers Market at Del Monte Shopping Center

Monterey Farmers Market at Del Monte Shopping Center

1410 Del Monte Center
Monterey, CA 93940

Friday, May 23, 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 Roots Music & Arts Festival

California Roots Music & Arts Festival

2004 Fairground Road
Monterey, CA 93940

Friday, May 23, 2025   All Day Event

Come and join us at the California Roots Music and Arts Festival. This three-day event packed with live music, fantastic food, refreshing beverages, creative artwork and sustainable practices. Reggae...

California Roots Music & Arts Festival

California Roots Music & Arts Festival

2004 Fairground Road
Monterey, CA 93940

Saturday, May 24, 2025   All Day Event

Come and join us at the California Roots Music and Arts Festival. This three-day event packed with live music, fantastic food, refreshing beverages, creative artwork and sustainable practices. Reggae...

Monterey Farmers Market at Del Monte Shopping Center

Monterey Farmers Market at Del Monte Shopping Center

1410 Del Monte Center
Monterey, CA 93940

Sunday, May 25, 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 Roots Music & Arts Festival

California Roots Music & Arts Festival

2004 Fairground Road
Monterey, CA 93940

Sunday, May 25, 2025   All Day Event

Come and join us at the California Roots Music and Arts Festival. This three-day event packed with live music, fantastic food, refreshing beverages, creative artwork and sustainable practices. Reggae...

Pacific Grove Certified Farmer's Market

Pacific Grove Certified Farmer's Market

Grand Avenue and Central Avenue
Pacific Grove, CA 93950

Monday, May 26, 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 Farmers Market

Carmel Farmers Market

3652 The Barnyard
Carmel, CA 93923

Tuesday, May 27, 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

Old Monterey Farmers Market

Alvarado Street and W Franklin Street
Monterey, CA 93940

Tuesday, May 27, 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-by-the-Sea Farmers Market

Carmel-by-the-Sea Farmers Market

Mission St &, 6th Ave
Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA 93921

Thursday, May 29, 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...

Monterey Farmers Market at Del Monte Shopping Center

Monterey Farmers Market at Del Monte Shopping Center

1410 Del Monte Center
Monterey, CA 93940

Friday, May 30, 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 Culinary Week

Carmel Culinary Week

Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

Friday, May 30, 2025   All Day Event

Get ready for a culinary adventure like no other during Carmel-by-the-Sea Culinary Week, a 10-day celebration of exceptional dining and the artistry of the plate. From May 30 to June 8, 2025, indulge...

Spartan Race

Spartan Race

501 Monterey-Salinas Highway 68
Salinas, CA 93908

Saturday, May 31, 2025 at 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Spartan RaceTM, the global leader in Obstacle Racing since 2005, was designed by seven insane ultra athletes and a Royal Marine. If you have tried trail races, mud runs, tough mudder runs, or a warrior...

Carmel Culinary Week

Carmel Culinary Week

Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

Saturday, May 31, 2025   All Day Event

Get ready for a culinary adventure like no other during Carmel-by-the-Sea Culinary Week, a 10-day celebration of exceptional dining and the artistry of the plate. From May 30 to June 8, 2025, indulge...

Carmel Culinary Week

Carmel Culinary Week

Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

Sunday, June 1, 2025   All Day Event

Get ready for a culinary adventure like no other during Carmel-by-the-Sea Culinary Week, a 10-day celebration of exceptional dining and the artistry of the plate. From May 30 to June 8, 2025, indulge...