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Community Events

Monterey County's local community events varies and not only welcome locals. Visitors can also enjoy our special community events that are full of fun and in many cases support a great cause. Some of the not to missed community events include Monterey County Fair, Pacific Grove's Good Old Days and Sand City West End Celebration.



Old Monterey Farmers Market

Old Monterey Farmers Market

Alvarado Street and W Franklin Street
Monterey, CA 93940

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 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

6th and Mission St.
Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA 93923

Thursday, December 12, 2024 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 Farmer's Market at Del Monte Shopping Center

Monterey Farmer's Market at Del Monte Shopping Center

1410 Del Monte Center
Monterey, CA 93940

Friday, December 13, 2024 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 and across from Yama Sushi just off of Highway 1 and Munras Avenue in Monterey. With...

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Run Rudolph Run

Run Rudolph Run

631 Ocean View Blvd
Pacific Grove, CA 93950

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 7:30 AM to 11:30 AM

The Arthritis Research Coalition brings back Pacific Grove's annual holiday run for arthritis! Run Rudolph Run, presented by Monterey Spine and Joint, is a fun and festive way to raise awareness...

Old Monterey Farmers Market

Old Monterey Farmers Market

Alvarado Street and W Franklin Street
Monterey, CA 93940

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 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

6th and Mission St.
Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA 93923

Thursday, December 19, 2024 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...

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Monterey Farmer's Market at Del Monte Shopping Center

Monterey Farmer's Market at Del Monte Shopping Center

1410 Del Monte Center
Monterey, CA 93940

Friday, December 20, 2024 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 and across from Yama Sushi just off of Highway 1 and Munras Avenue in Monterey. With...

Old Monterey Farmers Market

Old Monterey Farmers Market

Alvarado Street and W Franklin Street
Monterey, CA 93940

Tuesday, December 24, 2024 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

6th and Mission St.
Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA 93923

Thursday, December 26, 2024 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...

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Monterey Farmer's Market at Del Monte Shopping Center

Monterey Farmer's Market at Del Monte Shopping Center

1410 Del Monte Center
Monterey, CA 93940

Friday, December 27, 2024 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 and across from Yama Sushi just off of Highway 1 and Munras Avenue in Monterey. With...

Old Monterey Farmers Market

Old Monterey Farmers Market

Alvarado Street and W Franklin Street
Monterey, CA 93940

Tuesday, December 31, 2024 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...

Whalefest Monterey

Whalefest Monterey

#1 Old Fishermans Wharf
Monterey, CA 93940

Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM

The event celebrates the migration of the gray whales, and benefits the many local and national marine organizations that build awareness about the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary – they...


Whalefest Monterey

Whalefest Monterey

#1 Old Fishermans Wharf
Monterey, CA 93940

Sunday, April 13, 2025 at 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM

The event celebrates the migration of the gray whales, and benefits the many local and national marine organizations that build awareness about the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary – they...

Corkscrew Hillclimb & Community Day

Corkscrew Hillclimb & Community Day

1021 Monterey Salinas Hwy
Salinas, CA 93908

Sunday, August 10, 2025 at 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM

It was perhaps the spectacle of the year at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca. Now in its third year, the Corkscrew Hillclimb & Community Day returns on Sunday, August 11 with more cars...