Monterey and Carmel Events
AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am Golf Tournament
Even if you don't want to watch this classic golf tournament, you should be aware of it because of the large crowds it draws. Held in February.
Even if you don't want to watch this classic golf tournament, you should be aware of it because of the large crowds it draws. Held in February.
Carmel Bach Festival
A long-held tradition (since 1935), this festival focuses on the works of J. S. Bach. Held in late July and early August.
A long-held tradition (since 1935), this festival focuses on the works of J. S. Bach. Held in late July and early August.
Carmel Cultural Events
Music, dance, theatre.
Music, dance, theatre.
Carmel Forest Theater Guild
Presenting live stage productions, but also sponsors the annual Films in the Forest, held from late May through July.
Presenting live stage productions, but also sponsors the annual Films in the Forest, held from late May through July.
Carmel Heritage Society Walking Tours
This 1.5-hour walking tour is given on the first Saturday of every month. As an added bonus, tour participants can get a half-price lunch at local restaurants. Moderate donation required.
This 1.5-hour walking tour is given on the first Saturday of every month. As an added bonus, tour participants can get a half-price lunch at local restaurants. Moderate donation required.
Cherry's Jubilee
Over 1,000 classic cars from 1972 and before converge on Monterey every September.
Over 1,000 classic cars from 1972 and before converge on Monterey every September.
First Night Monterey
Celebrate the New Year
Celebrate the New Year
Laguna Seca Raceway
Operated by the Sports Car Racing Association of the Monterey Peninsula.
Operated by the Sports Car Racing Association of the Monterey Peninsula.
Monterey Blues Festival
One of the country's biggest and most prestigious blues festivals, this festival features big-name musicians and promising newcomers. Held in June.
One of the country's biggest and most prestigious blues festivals, this festival features big-name musicians and promising newcomers. Held in June.
Monterey County Fair
The County Fair is held every August.
The County Fair is held every August.
Monterey Jazz Festival
Held each September for over 50 years, this three-day event is the longest continuous-running jazz fest in the world. It sells out most years, so plan ahead.
Held each September for over 50 years, this three-day event is the longest continuous-running jazz fest in the world. It sells out most years, so plan ahead.
Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance
A gathering of elegant classic cars, held in August.
A gathering of elegant classic cars, held in August.