Sandcastle Building Day

Carmel Beach 10th St., Carmel by the Sea, CA, United States

This is it. The day when very talented and artistic folk descend on the beach at the foot of  Ocean Avenue and build the most extravagant and amazing things out of sand.  Prepare to be astounded.

Sandcastle Building Day

Carmel Beach 10th St., Carmel by the Sea, CA, United States

This is it. The day when very talented and artistic folk descend on the beach at the foot of  Ocean Avenue and build the most extravagant and amazing things out of sand.  Prepare to be astounded.

Old Town 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 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.

El Grito

E. Alisal St. Many Blocks, Salinas, CA, United States

This is the celebration of the beginning of the revolution in Mexico that began with Padre Hidalgo calling for the members of his community to defy the government and eventually brought it down. It is a street fair in East Salinas that brings thousands of people out to enjoy music, dancing, food and myriad other […]

El Grito

E. Alisal St. Many Blocks, Salinas, CA, United States

This is the celebration of the beginning of the revolution in Mexico that began with Padre Hidalgo calling for the members of his community to defy the government and eventually brought it down. It is a street fair in East Salinas that brings thousands of people out to enjoy music, dancing, food and myriad other […]

Renaissance Faire

Casa de Fruta 10011 Pacheco Pass Road, Hollister, CA, United States

Huzzah! That's what you say when you are happy or surprised at the Renaissance Fair(e).  So many things to see and do and eat that one can't list them all here. Every weekend from September 16th through October 15 brings lively entertainment, colorful costumes,and old time fun. You can join the fun by wearing a […]

Renaissance Faire

Casa de Fruta 10011 Pacheco Pass Road, Hollister, CA, United States

Huzzah! That's what you say when you are happy or surprised at the Renaissance Fair(e).  So many things to see and do and eat that one can't list them all here. Every weekend from September 16th through October 15 brings lively entertainment, colorful costumes,and old time fun. You can join the fun by wearing a […]

Pajaro Valley in the Mexican Era

184 Old Adobe Rd., Watsonville, CA, United States

Learn about a fascinating piece of California and local history. Los Californios and their culture, unique in many ways, were not really Spanish and not really Mexican but an interesting derivative, created from their local needs and the incredible distances from other European influences.

Pajaro Valley in the Mexican Era

184 Old Adobe Rd., Watsonville, CA, United States

Learn about a fascinating piece of California and local history. Los Californios and their culture, unique in many ways, were not really Spanish and not really Mexican but an interesting derivative, created from their local needs and the incredible distances from other European influences.