Farmers Market Hollister
2026-07-29 15:00 - 19:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Downtown Hollister, Hollister, CA, United States
As the summer season continues and the crowds at the markets grow there are more vendors and greater selection. Are you taking advantage of the best the area has to offer? Selection, quality, and freshness are all on your list of preferences and they are all at the Farmers markets. So find your way to one of the markets and see what you may have been missing. More markets and dates are available at https://www.montereycfb.com

Farmers Market King City
2026-07-29 16:00 - 19:00 | Downtown King City, King City, CA, United States

Farmers Market Carmel BTS
2026-07-30 10:00 - 14:00 | Carmel BTS, Carmel

Farmers Market CSU Monterey Bay
2026-07-30 14:00 - 18:00 | CSUMB University Center, 4314 6th St., Marina, CA, United States

Farmers Market Castroville
2026-07-30 15:00 - 19:00 | Castroville Recreation Center, 11261 Crane St., Castroville, CA, United States

Farmers Market Soledad
2026-07-30 16:00 - 20:00 | Downtown Soledad, Soledad, United States

Farmers Market Seaside
2026-07-30 16:00 - 20:00 | Laguna Grande Park, Canyon Del Rey Blvd., Seaside, CA, United States

Farmers Market Del Monte Mall
2026-07-31 08:00 - 12:00, 2026-08-02 08:00 - 12:00 | Del Monte Shopping Center, Munras Ave., Monterey, CA, 93940, United States

Farmers Market Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital
2026-07-31 11:00 - 17:00 | Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital, Romie Lane , Salinas , CA, United States

Aloha Music & Arts Festival
2026-07-31 11:00 - 2026-08-01 20:00 | Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds, Watsonville, United States
They are bringing the Aloha spirit to Santa Cruz! (At least for two days) The Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds will turn into a tropical island for the celebration. There will be music, food, dance, and lots of art and crafts to delight the eye. Go to their website for details etc. It’s at https://www.alohamusicandartsfestival.com

Farmers Market Watsonville
2026-07-31 14:00 - 19:00 | Downtown Watsonville, Downtown Plaza, Watsonville, CA, 95076, United States

Mercado Popular Salinas Sports Complex
2026-07-31 16:00 - 21:00 | Salinas Sports Complex, N. Main Street, Salinas , CA, United States

Farmers Market Aptos
2026-08-01 08:00 - 12:00 | Cabrillo College Aptos Campus, Cabrillo College 6500 Soquel Ave., Aptos, CA, 95003, United States

Iris Society Annual Sale
2026-08-01 09:00 - 12:00 | Deer Park Shopping Center, 783 Del Mar Blvd., Aptos, CA, United States
They sell irises and a few other flowering plants. Get there early because the fans of irises are anxious to get some really good rhizomes. Kind of like early birds and worms. Details are at https://www.montereybayiris.org

Farmers Market Santa Cruz (West)
2026-08-01 09:00 - 13:00 | 15th & East Cliff, Santa Cruz, United States

Farmers Market Salinas (downtown)
2026-08-01 09:00 - 14:00 | Downtown Salinas, 1 Main St., Salinas, CA, 93901, United States

First Mayor's House
2026-08-01 10:00 - 15:00 | First Mayor’s House, 3 Station Pl, Salinas, CA, 93901, United States
A solid piece of Salinas history is available for visiting and enjoying on the first Saturday of each month. The knowledgeable docents are eagerly awaiting the opportunity to share the history and interesting stories about the development of Salinas and the Salinas Valley. Combine the visit with the other resources immediately available, the Railroad Museum and the Regional Heritage Center and make a day of it. Details are at their website https://www.firstmayorshouse.org

Books & Brews
2026-08-01 10:00 - 16:00 | La Selva Beach Clubhouse, 316 Estrella Ave., La Selva Beach, CA, 95076, United States
It’s the La Selva Beach Summer Fair, and it will be filled with vendors, beers, raffles, a bake sale & so much more. Oh, and there will be books. More details are available at https://www.lsbia.com

M&SV Railroad Museum
2026-08-01 10:00 - 2026-08-02 16:00 | Monterey & Salinas Valley Railroad Museum, Station Place, Salinas, CA, 93901, United States
An interesting slice of Monterey County history that is fun to watch or even get to operate(sometimes) is the Monterey & Salinas Valley Railroad Museum and its splendid diorama of the valley’s train routes. Come over on any first Saturday or Sunday of the month and enjoy the historic rail display and even get to blow the steam whistle. On the Saturdays you can also visit the First Mayor’s House and the Regional Heritage Center, both nearby, a short walk. More info and details are at https://www.msvrr.org

Monterey Abalone Festival
2026-08-01 10:00 - 2026-08-02 16:00 | Japanese-American Citizens League, 424 Adams St. , Monterey , CA, 93940, United States
The tasty mollusk has a long history in this area. People have been enjoying and risking their well-being hunting them for years. The Japanese community has been a part of this process almost as long. So they are celebrating the cultivation and enjoyment of abalone and their culture. Come see the dancing, learn some history, and more. Information is at https://www.jaclmonterey.org

17th Annual Jerry Garcia Birthday Celebration
2026-08-01 14:00 - 21:00 | Henry Miller Library, 48603 Highway One, Big Sur, CA, 93920, United States
Another icon of American music is celebrated in Big Sur at the Henry Miller Library. Two shows, one acoustic (2-4) and the other electric (7-9) will be performed. You pick which. There will be music from The Grateful Dead as well as Garcia’s other efforts. More info is at https://www.henrymiller.org

The Deadlies
2026-08-01 20:30 - 23:30 | Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, 400 Beach St., Santa Cruz, CA, United States
It’s one of the bands playing at the Santa Cruz Boardwalk as part of their Summertime Concert Series. It’s summer and there’s the beach and … well you know what to do. Info is at https://www.beachboardwalk.com

Farmers Market Live Oak
2026-08-02 09:00 - 13:00 | Mission St & Western, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

Farmers Market Marina
2026-08-02 10:00 - 14:00 | Marina Village Shopping Center, Marina

Farmers Market Carmel Valley
2026-08-02 10:00 - 14:00 | Carmel Valley Village, Carmel Valley, CA, United States

Castro Adobe & 250th Anniversary of the Anza Trail
2026-08-02 10:30 - 15:00 | Castro Adobe Historic Park, 184 Old Adobe Rd., Watsonville, CA, 95076, United States
Since the time of Anza and his colonial expedition to San Francisco there have been people living in the Watsonville area. Let’s celebrate their hard work and sacrifice to make a life in the area. Get in on the celebration! Details are at https://www.parks.ca.gov

Farmers Market Corralitos
2026-08-02 11:00 - 15:00 | 127 Hames Rd., 127 Hames Rd., Watsonville, CA, 95076, United States

Dachshund Races
2026-08-02 11:30 - 15:00 | Lucy’s on Lighthouse, 1120 Lighthouse Blvd., Pacific Grove, CA, 93950, United States
Sounds like a lot of fun. Not at all like Greyhound racing, we can be sure of that. Minimal info is out there. So maybe you should just amble on by and see what this looks like. Have fun!

Farmers Market Pacific Grove
2026-08-03 15:00 - 19:00 | Downtown Pacific Grove, Lighthouse Avenue, Pacific Grove , CA, 93950, United States
School’s about to start and we all want to get the children off to school with the best start possible. Where to find the best produce and veggies? You know, it’s the farmers markets all around the area. They have friendly, knowledgeable people and easily the best of fresh and interesting fruits. There are lots of other vendors selling interesting things to consider and buy for gifts. More locations and dates are available at https://www.montereycfb.com
