Events

Don’t miss Blake Shelton at the California Rodeo Salinas kick off concert, June 27.

The Parade will begin at 11:00am on Polk Street and will continue on toward Pearl Street, and down Alvarado Street. It will culminate at Custom House Plaza for the Celebration portion at 12:00pm. Bring the whole family to shop and eat from a variety of local vendors and enjoy a lineup of queer entertainers.

Lavender Harvest and Workshop on July 11 & 18 from 4-6pm, $75 per person or couple; Lavender Harvest on July 12 from 10-11am, $65 per person or couple. Join the Garlic Braiding Workshop as well on July 12 from 11:30-1pm, $55 per person.

The 88th season of Carmel Bach Festival—one of the oldest music festivals in the U.S.— takes place July 12-26, 2025. In addition to ticketed events, look for family-friendly free concerts in Salinas and throughout the Peninsula.

See one of the top 15 professional rodeos in the U.S.—and the largest in California—and take the whole family to enjoy the Rodeo’s annual carnival and parades.

Stroll around beautiful Carmel and visit the many participating galleries, then make your way to the Center for Photographic Art to view its current exhibition. 1-5pm PhotoWalk, 5-6pm reception at the Center for Photographic Art.

Join Earthbound Farms for a guided flower walk and workshop celebrating the bounty of summer!

A day of celebration showcasing our prolific literary community! Stop in for author signings, book sales, readings, and opportunities to interact with writers. Whether you’re into fiction, non-fiction, poetry, or children’s books, you’ll find something to spark your imagination and ignite curiosity. 10-2pm.

The 2025 Concours d’Elegance brings a 75th celebration of Formula 1, with several racing greats—both cars and drivers—in attendance.

With a 2025 theme of “Surfin’ Safari,” the Monterey County Fair aims to wrap the essence of the area—with all its coastal activities and inspiration—in one family-friendly package with entertainment, exhibits, and classic county fair attractions.

Festa Italia—a celebration of Italian heritage including food, music and dancing—returns to Monterey State Historic Park’s Custom House Plaza for its 92nd edition, Sept. 5-7.

The Monterey Jazz Festival is the longest continuously-running jazz festival in the world and is held annually on the 20-acre, oak-studded Monterey County Fairgrounds in Monterey, Calif.

Stroll around beautiful Carmel and visit the many participating galleries, then make your way to the Center for Photographic Art to view its current exhibition. 1-5pm PhotoWalk, 5-6pm reception at the Center for Photographic Art.

Grammy Award-winning saxophonist Kenny G. performs.

Following a screening of the classic Star Trek II: Wrath of Khan, William Shatner takes the stage to share fascinating and humorous behind-the-scenes stories from his life and illustrious career, including answering audience questions.

Sea Otter Classic | April 16-19, 2026 The world’s premier cycling festival.