Spartan Race

Toro County Park Monterey Salinas Highway, Salinas, CA, United States

In case you are one of those who doesn't feel sufficiently challenged by running, here's a chance to make it more "interesting". Crawling through mud, berated by screaming officials, and avoiding barbed wire all will make your run through this rce much more interesting. Two days of this. Go for it! Lots of details on […]

Pinnacles National Park National Trails Day

Pinnacles National Park Soledad, CA, United States

Join in meaningful service projects at Pinnacles NP to help conserve the natural and cultural resources of the park. Contact them at the website for details. [email protected]   or call 831-389-4486 x243

Salinas Historic Walk

John Steinbeck Library Lincoln Ave., Salinas, CA, United States

The first Saturday of each summer month the Salinas Library is sponsoring a walk through the downtown area designed to expose the public to the history and different parts of the legacy of Salinas. Wear comfy shoes, bring a curious mind also.  http://salinaspubliclibrary.org

Artichoke Festival

Monterey County Fairgrounds 2004 Fairground Rd., Monterey, CA, United States

Celebrating everything related to the edible thistle this long stnading festival presents lots of unique food centered on that same vegetable. No matter what your favorite method of cooking or eating 'chokes you will find variations on it here. http://montereycoutyfair.com

88th Annual Merienda

Pacific House Memory Garden Downtown Monterey, Monterey, CA, United States

What is this? It is the celebration of 249 years of Monterey's history. A sort of birthday party for the town, it includes mariachis, dancing, food, and costumes of the founding era. It is a colorful and interesting event, unique in its flavor and history. It all happens in the Memory Garden, a special part […]

Monterey Wine Festival

Monterey Conference Center 1 Portola Plaza, Monterey, CA, United States

Rather than drive all around the area and taste the wonderful wine available through the county and risk trouble with local law enforcement and/or your designated driver, here's your opportunity to taste a lot with minimal hassle. Come to the Monterey Conference Center and wander around, glass in hand. http://montereywine.com

Monterey Wine Fest

Custom House Plaza Custom House Plaza, Monterey, CA, United States

At the same time some folks are getting very dirty and tired, some folks will be relaxing with wonderful food and wine at this event. Who's smarter? I will let you decide. This is an opportunity for the winemakers of the area to display their goods for the visitors and locals to get a serious […]

Bonny Doon Art, Wine, and Brew Festival

Bonny Doon Equestrian Park 3675 Bonny Doon Rd., Bonny Doon, CA, United States

They call it "the best party in the Santa Cruz Mountains". Why don't you come out and see if that is the case? It is in a beautiful setting and the fun will benefit their local school. Probably the name says it all, but there will be activities, games and fun for the family. http://bonnydoonartandwinefestival.com

Pasta Mia Winemaker Dinner

Pasta Mia 1562 Constitution Blvd., Salinas, CA, United States

A bold step for a Salinas restaurant, Chef Arranda is creating a special menu and apired its elements wiht wines from respected winery, Morgan Vineyards. Check out the menu at their website, it looks delectable. http://pastamiasalinas.com

Sweet Jazz

Embassy Suites Monterey Bay 1441 Canyon Del Rey, Seaside, CA, United States

Embassy Suites hosts local jazz musicians and they in turn host a rotating list of other musicians. The upshot for you is that you get to hear good music played well at the best possible cost. Sundays from 1 to 4 through the end of the year.