Monterey's Greatest

Festivals and Events

• Monterey County is a beautiful piece of earth located

on the central coast of California. It has it all. It

doesn't matter if you love gorgeous scenery, fine

wine, gourmet cuisine or thrilling events. If you're

looking for solid event opportunities in Monterey,

there are indeed many available to you throughout the

year. There's simply no arguing that

event opportunities in Monterey are interesting,

varied and, perhaps most importantly of all, a lot of

fun.

• Many big sporting events take place in Monterey

on a yearly basis. Fans of car racing can attend the

Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca. Golf enthusiasts

can head to the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am.

Other exciting Monterey sporting events are the

Big Sur International Marathon, the California

International Airshow Salinas, the Salinas Valley

Half Marathon and the California Rodeo Salinas.

Sporting Events

• Monterey is a wonderful place for people who

love live music. There are music festivals that

are perfect for fans of all genres. Prominent

Monterey music festivals include the Monterey

Jazz Festival, the California Roots Music and

Art Festival and the Monterey Blues Festival. If

you're fond of swing, blues and rock, you'll be

able to choose between a strong selection of

delightful music festival options.

Music Festivals

• Art lovers can't go wrong in Monterey either. If

you want to delve into a universe of visual arts

and beyond, you'll have a blast at the Carmel

Art Festival, the Sand City West End

Celebration and First Nights Monterey. These

events showcase poetry, live entertainment and

a whole lot more.

Art Festivals

• Monterey is a foodie's paradise. It's also a haven for

people who have a penchant for fine wines. If you

want to revel in amazing food and fantastic company

in Monterey, you can attend Big Sur Food and Wine,

the Relais & Châteaux GourmetFest and Pebble

Beach Food & Wine. These events are full of

cooking demonstrations, gourmet eats and acclaimed

chefs. Be sure to show up at these events ready to eat

to your heart's content!

Wine and Food Events

• Monterey is an area that's all about togetherness

and community. If you want to connect with

other people in Monterey, you can do so at the

Monterey County Fair, the Salinas Valley Fair

and Pacific Grove Good Old Days. These events

are great for arts and crafts, music, games and

even food sampling. Fairs in Monterey often

make ideal spots for family outings.

Community Events

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