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Artichoke Festival

Monterey County Fairgrounds 2004 Fairground Rd., Monterey

It's that time again. Celebrating the tastiest member of the thistle family and the prosperity it has brought this area. Rides, games, food, beverages, and lots more. Don't forget there […]

Ongoing

You’ve Got to be Kidding

Monterey Museum of Art 720 Via Mirada, Monterey

A little known type of art called "funk art" is being exhibited at the Monterey Museum of Art. It began in the 6o's like so many other offbeat schools of […]

Carmel’s Culinary Week

Carmel Plaza Ocean & Mission, Carmel BTS

Yes, a whole week of the delightful and diverse restaurants in Carmel By-The-Sea. Over thirty of them and evenings of discussions and presentations by well-known foodies. It lasts the whole […]

Farmers Market Salinas (9-2)

Downtown Salinas 1 Main St., Salinas

We are so lucky. We live in the most productive part of the state which is the most productive state in the country.  We are lucky because we have so […]

Point Sur Tours

Point Sur Lighthouse Highway One , CA

Through May and June the docents at the Point Sur Lighthouse conduct tours through the historic, 128 yo, lighthouse and its grounds. This is a slightly demanding tour , in […]

Farmers Market Power Plant Moss Landing (4-9)

Power Plant Highway One, Moss Landing

We are so lucky. We live in the most productive part of the state which is the most productive state in the country.  We are lucky because we have so […]

Summer Wildflower Show

Garland Park Garland Park Visitors Center, 700 W. Carmel Valley Rd.

As if Garland Ranch Regional Park wasn't already wonderful, this show will feature the spectacular flowers that have sprung up from the remarkable rain we've just experienced. Come out to […]

Monterey Garden Tour

Monterey Historic State Park Monterey

This area is great for growing almost anything. There are a few exceptions like coffee beans and chocolate. Here's your chance to see what real gardeners do in the privacy […]

Japanese Cultural Fair

Japanese Cultural Fair 103 Emmett St., Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz's 35th celebration of all things Japanese. There will be dancing, exhibitions of ikebana, kimono, martial arts and food of many sorts. General festiveness will abound. The only thing […]

Prince & Princess High Tea

John Steinbeck House 132 Central Ave., Salinas

For that royal person in your life a little celebration for "just because". Unless, of course, it's a special day's celebration. The Steinbeck House is hosting two seatings of a […]

Dana Carvey

Golden State Theater 417 Alvarado St., Monterey

Former SNL star and comic actor who created so many iconic characters, Garth, The Church Lady, etc. will be performing live. It is for sure that he will get you […]