Soul of CA

Farmers market Salinas
2026-05-02 09:00 - 14:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Downtown Salinas, 1 Main St., Salinas, CA, 93901, United States
Spring is everywhere! The markets are filling up with great fresh produce and the vendors have so much to offer. New and different veggies and fresh juicy things to munch right away. The temptations to buy everything are difficult to resist. To say nothing of the savory smells coming from the prepped food booths. Join your neighbors and enjoy a stroll through the market and find something new. A couple markets are returning this month, check them out too. More are at https://www.montereycfb.com

Good Old Days
2026-05-02 09:00 - 2026-05-03 18:00 | Downtown Pacific Grove, Lighthouse Avenue, Pacific Grove , CA, 93950, United States
Pacific Grove’s informal title is the Last Hometown. One way that they secure this title is by this celebration of their heritage. Come out to Pacific Grove and enjoy bands, food, activities, and fun all through the downtown area. More details are at https://www.business.pacificgrove.org

First Mayor's House
2026-05-02 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

M&SV Railroad Museum
2026-05-02 10:00 - 2026-05-03 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

Santa Lucia Highlands Sun, Wind, and Wine Festival
2026-05-02 11:00 - 14:30 | Mer Soliel, 1290 river Rd., salinas, CA, 93908, United States
It’s a celebration of Salinas Valley’s wonderful climate and winemaking. Then you throw in lots of talented chefs and you have a festival. There will be 40 wineries and 100 different varieties of wine. Certainly, there is something for everyone. Go to https://www.santaluciahighlands.com for more information and tickets.

Living History @ San Juan Bautista
2026-05-02 11:00 - 16:00 | San Juan Bautista State Park, San Juan Bautista, CA, United States
On the first weekend of the month the history oriented folks, who enjoy role playing, in the area get together and show the rest of us what people did and how they lived in the past. Here at the San Juan Bautista State Park they specialize in the mission era and the post Gold Rush era. Come out and ask questions and observe the surprisingly complicated processes of daily life that early residents had to go through. Details and dates are at https://www.business.sanbenitochamber.com

Molly Tuttle & Ketch Secor
2026-05-02 19:00 - 21:00 | Golden State Theater, 417 Alvarado St., Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
Scheduled to appear on May 2nd at the Golden State Theater; find more information at https://www.goldenstatetheater.com

Farmers Market Live Oak
2026-05-03 09:00 - 13:00 | Mission St & Western, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

Farmers Market Marina
2026-05-03 10:00 - 14:00 | Marina Village Shopping Center, Marina

Farmers Market Carmel Valley
2026-05-03 10:00 - 14:00 | Mid Valley Shopping Center, 9550 Carmel Valley Rd., Carmel Valley, CA, United States

Farmers Market Pacific Grove
2026-05-04 15:00 - 18:00 | Downtown Pacific Grove, Lighthouse Avenue, Pacific Grove , CA, 93950, United States
The warmer weather and the longer days of May are yielding great bounty from our local fields and this is the time to enjoy it. Fresh produce, friendly people, and unique vendors selling wonderful things that make the best presents for the coming occasions will make for a wonderful day at the market. You won’t realize it until you come out and see for yourself. New markets have opened as of this month, don’t overlook them!

Farmers Market The Barnyard
2026-05-05 09:00 - 13:00 | The Barnyard, Barnyard Shopping Center, Carmel by the Sea, CA, United States

Farmers Market E. Alisal
2026-05-05 11:00 - 16:00 | WIC Office, 632 E. Alisal St., Salinas, CA, United States

Farmers Market Monterey
2026-05-05 16:00 - 19:00 | Downtown Monterey, Monterey, CA, United States

Farmers Market Natividad Hospital
2026-05-06 11:00 - 15:30 | Natividad Hospital, E. Laurel Dr., Salinas, United States

Farmers Market Santa Cruz (downtown)
2026-05-06 13:00 - 17:00 | Cedar & Lincoln Sts., Santa Cruz, CA, United States

Farmers Market Hollister
2026-05-06 15:00 - 19:00 | Downtown Hollister, Hollister, CA, United States

Farmers Market King City
2026-05-06 16:00 - 19:00 | Downtown King City, King City, CA, United States

Farmers Market Carmel BTS
2026-05-07 10:00 - 14:00 | Carmel BTS, Carmel

Farmers Market CSU Monterey Bay
2026-05-07 14:00 - 18:00 | CSUMB University Center, 4314 6th St., Marina, CA, United States

Farmers Market Seaside
2026-05-07 15:00 - 19:00 | Laguna Grande Park, Canyon Del Rey Blvd., Seaside, CA, United States

Farmers Market Castroville
2026-05-07 15:00 - 19:00 | Castroville Recreation Center, 11261 Crane St., Castroville, CA, United States

Farmers Market Soledad
2026-05-07 16:00 - 20:00 | Downtown Soledad, Soledad, United States

Farmers Market Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital
2026-05-08 12:00 - 17:00 | Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital, Romie Lane , Salinas , CA, United States

Farmers Market Watsonville
2026-05-08 14:00 - 19:00 | Downtown Watsonville, Downtown Plaza, Watsonville, CA, 95076, United States

Mercado Popular Salinas Sports Complex
2026-05-08 16:00 - 21:00 | Salinas Sports Complex, N. Main Street, Salinas , CA, United States

Farmers Market Aptos
2026-05-09 08:00 - 12:00 | Cabrillo College Aptos Campus, Cabrillo College 6500 Soquel Ave., Aptos, CA, 95003, United States

Farmers Market Santa Cruz (West)
2026-05-09 09:00 - 13:00 | 15th & East Cliff, Santa Cruz, United States

Farmers Market Salinas
2026-05-09 09:00 - 14:00 | Downtown Salinas, 1 Main St., Salinas, CA, 93901, United States

Eric Johnson
2026-05-09 19:00 - 21:00 | Golden Bough Theater, Monte Verde St. &SW 8th Ave., Carmel by the Sea, CA, 93922, United States
Guitar Virtuoso, Johnson has won several prestigious awards and comes to town to share his artistry. More details at https://www.goldenstatetheater.com
