Butterfly Parade

Pacific Grove

Pacific Grove celebrates its heritage every October with the Butterfly Parade and Bazaar. On Saturday, the Butterfly Parade and accompanying Butterfly Bazaar celebrate the return of the Monarch Butterfly to Pacific Grove.

Butterfly Parade

Pacific Grove

Pacific Grove celebrates its heritage every October with the Butterfly Parade and Bazaar. On Saturday, the Butterfly Parade and accompanying Butterfly Bazaar celebrate the return of the Monarch Butterfly to Pacific Grove.

Old Town Salinas Farmers Market

Old Town Farmers' Market Main and Gabilan Sts. , Salinas , CA, United States

A weekly gathering of local farmers and merchants selling fresh produce, freshly prepared foods, and local businesses offering interesting items for sale. As the seasons change so so does the selection of food as well as the merchandise for sale. Come down and see what's new.

Old Town Salinas Farmers Market

Old Town Farmers' Market Main and Gabilan Sts. , Salinas , CA, United States

A weekly gathering of local farmers and merchants selling fresh produce, freshly prepared foods, and local businesses offering interesting items for sale. As the seasons change so so does the selection of food as well as the merchandise for sale. Come down and see what's new.

Tarantula Festival (and BBQ)

Henry Coe State Park Park Visitors Center and HQ, Morgan Hill, CA, United States

No, there are no tiny grills for the spiders. (We think.) Not the place for arachniphobes. But for those with curiosity about these fascinating animals this is a wonderful event. There will be park officials and volunteers on hand to dispense info and answer questions. They will also lead tours around the park to find […]

Tarantula Festival (and BBQ)

Henry Coe State Park Park Visitors Center and HQ, Morgan Hill, CA, United States

No, there are no tiny grills for the spiders. (We think.) Not the place for arachniphobes. But for those with curiosity about these fascinating animals this is a wonderful event. There will be park officials and volunteers on hand to dispense info and answer questions. They will also lead tours around the park to find […]

Morro Bay Harvest Festival

Morro Bay , CA, United States

This festival will take over the waterfront of Morro Bay. There will be lots of activities oriented around the harvest from the ocean. Predictably, there will be seafood, but there is a Hawaiian shirt contest and lots of music and other entertainment. An emphasis toward children's activities is made in this festival. So bring the […]

Morro Bay Harvest Festival

Morro Bay , CA, United States

This festival will take over the waterfront of Morro Bay. There will be lots of activities oriented around the harvest from the ocean. Predictably, there will be seafood, but there is a Hawaiian shirt contest and lots of music and other entertainment. An emphasis toward children's activities is made in this festival. So bring the […]

Pumpkin Rolling Contest

Ocean Ave. Between Sta Rita and Junipero, Carmel-By-The-Sea, CA, United States

On the main drag of Carmel By The Sea, Ocean Ave., there will be people rolling pumpkins; they won't be driving exotic cars. Because it is the pumpkin rolling contest. For two hours, 1:00 to 3;00 any wayward shoppers will be further distracted by the rolling of squash down the hill that is Ocean Ave. […]

Pumpkin Rolling Contest

Ocean Ave. Between Sta Rita and Junipero, Carmel-By-The-Sea, CA, United States

On the main drag of Carmel By The Sea, Ocean Ave., there will be people rolling pumpkins; they won't be driving exotic cars. Because it is the pumpkin rolling contest. For two hours, 1:00 to 3;00 any wayward shoppers will be further distracted by the rolling of squash down the hill that is Ocean Ave. […]