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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.



Good Old Days

Good Old Days

Pine Avenue
Pacific Grove, CA 93950

May 4, 2024 at 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Good Old Days massive street festival and fair, in 2024, will take place in downtown Pacific Grove and features over 60 bands and shows over five stages, 225 Arts and Crafts vendors and 35 food...

Wharf Walking Tours

Wharf Walking Tours

#1 Old Fishermans Wharf
Monterey, CA 93940

May 4, 2024 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...

Good Old Days

Good Old Days

Pine Avenue
Pacific Grove, CA 93950

May 5, 2024 at 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Good Old Days massive street festival and fair, in 2024, will take place in downtown Pacific Grove and features over 60 bands and shows over five stages, 225 Arts and Crafts vendors and 35 food...

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Old Monterey Farmers Market

Old Monterey Farmers Market

Alvarado Street and W Franklin Street
Monterey, CA 93940

May 7, 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

May 9, 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

May 10, 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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Old Monterey Farmers Market

Old Monterey Farmers Market

Alvarado Street and W Franklin Street
Monterey, CA 93940

May 14, 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

May 16, 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...

Salinas Valley Fair

Salinas Valley Fair

625 Division St
King City, CA 93930

May 16, 2024 at 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM

Salinas Valley Fair showcases entertainment, education, livestock and celebrate local communities, local talents, abundant agriculture and lots of fun. Fair events include poultry show, wine tasting,...

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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

May 17, 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...

Salinas Valley Fair

Salinas Valley Fair

625 Division St
King City, CA 93930

May 17, 2024 at 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM

Salinas Valley Fair showcases entertainment, education, livestock and celebrate local communities, local talents, abundant agriculture and lots of fun. Fair events include poultry show, wine tasting,...

Carmel Art Festival

Carmel Art Festival

Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA 93921

May 17, 2024   All Day Event

Celebrate the 31st Edition of the Carmel Art Festival: A Weekend of Artistic Brilliance in Carmel-by-the-Sea Mark your calendars for a weekend of artistic splendor at the 31st Carmel Art Festival,...

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Chalk The Block

Chalk The Block

Lighthouse Avenue
Pacific Grove, CA 93950

May 18, 2024 at 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM

The Downtown Business District of Pacific Grove presents the second annual Chalk the Block on Saturday, May 18th. A sidewalk art competition on Lighthouse Avenue. It is open to all levels, from beginners...

Salinas Valley Fair

Salinas Valley Fair

625 Division St
King City, CA 93930

May 18, 2024 at 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM

Salinas Valley Fair showcases entertainment, education, livestock and celebrate local communities, local talents, abundant agriculture and lots of fun. Fair events include poultry show, wine tasting,...

Carmel Art Festival

Carmel Art Festival

Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA 93921

May 18, 2024   All Day Event

Celebrate the 31st Edition of the Carmel Art Festival: A Weekend of Artistic Brilliance in Carmel-by-the-Sea Mark your calendars for a weekend of artistic splendor at the 31st Carmel Art Festival,...

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Salinas Valley Fair

Salinas Valley Fair

625 Division St
King City, CA 93930

May 19, 2024 at 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM

Salinas Valley Fair showcases entertainment, education, livestock and celebrate local communities, local talents, abundant agriculture and lots of fun. Fair events include poultry show, wine tasting,...

Carmel Art Festival

Carmel Art Festival

Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA 93921

May 19, 2024   All Day Event

Celebrate the 31st Edition of the Carmel Art Festival: A Weekend of Artistic Brilliance in Carmel-by-the-Sea Mark your calendars for a weekend of artistic splendor at the 31st Carmel Art Festival,...

Old Monterey Farmers Market

Old Monterey Farmers Market

Alvarado Street and W Franklin Street
Monterey, CA 93940

May 21, 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...

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Carmel-by-the-Sea Farmers Market

Carmel-by-the-Sea Farmers Market

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

May 23, 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

May 24, 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...