It's back! Our celebration of the agriculture and people of Monterey County is returning and as much fun as ever. Food, drink, games, rides, animals, and lots of award-winning creations. Come down, enjoy some fair food, check out the barns, and bring the family. More details, especially the lineup of entertainment, available at: http://www.montereycountyfair.com
This time of year the local farmers markets are displaying even more than usual of the rich bounty of our area. Fruits, vegetables and more are available. Booths offering prepared food and retail items also abound. Come out and check out the sights and sounds, maybe see some friends there too.
Our area is filled with wonderful produce, great people who grow it, and great things that they make from that produce. Here you have a chance to enjoy that bounty straight from the grower and creator. Lots of fresh food, prepared food, retail items, and the opportunity to meet the people that make it happen. […]
If you love trains or know someone who loves trains, this is the place for you (or that person). The first weekend of each month the dedicated volunteers at the museum open the doors of their exceptional diorama/ train exhibit and answer questions about it and the local railroad history. These are some knowledgeable folks […]
Our area is filled with wonderful produce, great people who grow it, and great things that they make from that produce. Here you have a chance to enjoy that bounty straight from the grower and creator. Lots of fresh food, prepared food, retail items, and the opportunity to meet the people that make it happen. […]
Part of the new Heritage Park in Salinas is the Harvey-Baker House. It is the home of the first mayor of Salinas and one of the first residences built in the city proper. Friendly and knowledgeable docents will guide you through a trip into the early days of Salinas and California's transition into the United […]
The first weekend of each month the Monterey and Salinas Valley Railroad Museum opens to the public. Check out their elaborate setup of the historic rail lines through our valley and the actual "rolling stock" on display. The folks there are knowledgeable and friendly and love sharing their passion.
It's here! The opening, officially, of the California Welcome Center and Regional Heritage Center. Our displays, maps, and information will be formally available to you and the community. You are invited to come to Station Place and the Heritage Park to take a dive into the story of our valley and environs.
Back at the Barnyard this annual celebration brings the spirit of Oktoberfest to the Central Coast. You probably know that the whole thing centers around the consumption of food and drink. And that it's pointless to mention that it isn't October, but that matters very little. The point is fun and games. There will be […]
Our area is filled with wonderful produce, great people who grow it, and great things that they make from that produce. Here you have a chance to enjoy that bounty straight from the grower and creator. Lots of fresh food, prepared food, retail items, and the opportunity to meet the people that make it happen. […]
