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
Alvarado Street and W Franklin Street
Monterey, CA 93940
Sep 26, 2023 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
6th and Mission St.
Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA 93923
Sep 28, 2023 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...

Monterey Farmer's Market at Del Monte Shopping Center
1410 Del Monte Center
Monterey, CA 93940
Sep 29, 2023 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...

Point Sur Lighthouse Walking Tours
37028 Hwy One
Big Sur, CA 93923
Sep 30, 2023 at 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Get a walking tour of Point Sur Lighthouse, a California State Historic Park, standing atop a dramatic volcanic rock just off-shore in Big Sur, California. This historic aid-to-navigation has a modern...

Marina Certified Farmers Market
215 Reservation Rd
Marina, CA 93933
Oct 1, 2023 at 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Marina Farmer's Market, on the corner of Vista Del Camino and Reservations Road in the Marina Village Shopping Center, runs year-round rain or shine every Sunday. Public Transit Monterey-Salinas...

Point Sur Lighthouse Walking Tours
37028 Hwy One
Big Sur, CA 93923
Oct 1, 2023 at 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Get a walking tour of Point Sur Lighthouse, a California State Historic Park, standing atop a dramatic volcanic rock just off-shore in Big Sur, California. This historic aid-to-navigation has a modern...

Pacific Grove Certified Farmer's Market
Grand Avenue and Central Avenue
Pacific Grove, CA 93950
Oct 2, 2023 at 3:00 PM to 7:00 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...

Old Monterey Farmers Market
Alvarado Street and W Franklin Street
Monterey, CA 93940
Oct 3, 2023 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
6th and Mission St.
Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA 93923
Oct 5, 2023 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...

First Friday Pacific Grove
612 Lighthouse Ave
Pacific Grove, CA 93950
Oct 6, 2023 at 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
First Friday Pacific Grove Summer Celebration! Join us in downtown Pacific Grove for an evening of Community, Art, and Entertainment, including Jazz, Folk, Blues, and Rock, plus enjoy open artist...

Poodle Day
Oct 7, 2023 at 8:15 AM to 1:15 PM
Poodle Day is an annual event in Carmel, California, that unites poodle owners and lovers--and their furry companions--for a fun-filled day, which includes a parade for poodles, poodle mixes, and...

Wharf Walking Tours
#1 Old Fishermans Wharf
Monterey, CA 93940
Oct 7, 2023 at 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
The Monterey Fisherman's Wharf Association continues to team up with noted Monterey Bay Historian and author Tim Thomas on monthly “Wharf Walks-Walking Tours at Monterey’s Old Fisherman’s...

Point Sur Lighthouse Walking Tours
37028 Hwy One
Big Sur, CA 93923
Oct 7, 2023 at 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Get a walking tour of Point Sur Lighthouse, a California State Historic Park, standing atop a dramatic volcanic rock just off-shore in Big Sur, California. This historic aid-to-navigation has a modern...

Marina Certified Farmers Market
215 Reservation Rd
Marina, CA 93933
Oct 8, 2023 at 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Marina Farmer's Market, on the corner of Vista Del Camino and Reservations Road in the Marina Village Shopping Center, runs year-round rain or shine every Sunday. Public Transit Monterey-Salinas...

Point Sur Lighthouse Walking Tours
37028 Hwy One
Big Sur, CA 93923
Oct 8, 2023 at 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Get a walking tour of Point Sur Lighthouse, a California State Historic Park, standing atop a dramatic volcanic rock just off-shore in Big Sur, California. This historic aid-to-navigation has a modern...

Monterey Wharf Birthday Celebration
1 Old Fisherman's Wharf
Monterey, CA 93940
Oct 8, 2023 at 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Monterey's Old Fisherman's Wharf will celebrate its 178th Birthday with delicious Wharf-themed birthday activities. .embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%;...

Pacific Grove Certified Farmer's Market
Grand Avenue and Central Avenue
Pacific Grove, CA 93950
Oct 9, 2023 at 3:00 PM to 7:00 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...

Old Monterey Farmers Market
Alvarado Street and W Franklin Street
Monterey, CA 93940
Oct 10, 2023 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
6th and Mission St.
Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA 93923
Oct 12, 2023 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...

Carmel Art Walk
Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA 93921
Oct 14, 2023 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...