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The Monterey County Convention & Visitors Bureau invites you to discover exciting new events, attractions and more, every time you log on. It's easy to plan your visit with us—be it a romantic getaway, a family outing, or a tour of our dramatic coastal scenery.
Our site has information on every aspect of a Monterey County vacation. Our free E-Newsletter will keep you abreast of exciting events, day-to-day activities, and great deals on accommodations, dining and sightseeing. You could even win $1000: just click the red button!
Enjoy your virtual tour through Monterey County.
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June 7-9 brings the premier motorsports event in Northern California to Monterey: Round 5 of the 20-round 2002 FedEx Championship Series for CART's Champ Cars. The 83-lap main event will feature the top open-wheel drivers in America including Jimmy Vasser, Kenny Brack, Michael Andretti, Scott Dixon, Paul Tracy, rookie Townsend Bell, Adrian Fernandez, and last year's winner, Max Papis.
These drivers take the 2.238 mile, 11-turn road course at speeds averaging 110 mph. Dedicated fans arrive to snap up great viewing spots on Friday at 7am, but there's excitement all weekend long, with key races Saturday at 3pm (CART Toyota Atlantic race), and Sunday at 10:45am (Barber Dodge Pro Series race), 1:30pm (Shell 300 race), and 4:45 (Mazda Speed Cup race).
For ticket information, call 800-327-SECA or 831-648-5100, or visit www.laguna-seca.com
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Three-masted brigantine barques used to be fairly common sights in Monterey Bay—say 250 years ago... But on June 21-25, one will reappear, when the Ecuadorian Navy training ship Guayas moors at Monterey's Wharf II.
Enjoy free self-guided tours daily from 10am-5pm, plus lots of "don't miss" special events:
June 21 9am An exchange of cannon fire with Monterey's Presidio when the ship approaches the wharf. Look up in the rigging: those tiny figures are the midshipmen "manning the rails"!
June 22 10am The officers and crew, led by the ship's band, march through downtown Monterey to Custom House Plaza for a historic reenactment of a formal Customs Clearing ceremony.
June 23-24 noon The ship's salsa band performs—Saturday at Cannery Row, Sunday on Fisherman's Wharf.
For a full program of events, visit www.montereyquad.org.
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13th Annual Art & Wine Festival—June 15, Carmel, 831-624-8886.
Guitars & Saxes—June 15, Monterey, 831-649-1223.
Hats Off to Dad—June 16, Felton, 831-335-4484.
Summer Solstice with Music & Poetry—June 19, Carmel, 831-624-1803.
Shipwrecks, Sea Monsters, Tales and Treasures of Old Monterey—June 20, Monterey, 831-648-8132
Monterey Bay Blues Festival—June 21-23, Monterey, 831-394-2652.
Some Enchanted Evening—June 22-July 13, Salinas, 831-755-6816.
The Pantanal: Brazil's Forgotten Wilderness—June 22-September 8, Pacific Grove, 831-648-5716.
Fiddler On the Roof—June 27-July 27, Carmel, 831-626-1681.
Annual Zin-Q—June 29, Carmel Valley, 877-659-2800.
Boney James in Concert—June 29, Monterey, 831-649-1223.
Custom Car Show and Festival—June 30, Monterey, 831-636-0301.
For a further description of these and other upcoming events, click here.
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A major retrospective and program of events celebrates the 100th anniversary of John Steinbeck's birth. Look for films, lectures and exhibitions at the National Steinbeck Center, and special offers at Monterey County hotels and attractions. Start by visiting our Calendar of Historical Festivals and Events.
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Book a room online. Over 60 of our 200+ hotels are ready to take your reservations. Visit our Lodging section for a complete listing of accommodations by type.
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