Through July
Films in the Forest
Carmel
Tel: 831-626-1681
www.foresttheaterguild.org
Weeknight screenings at the Outdoor Forest Theater of favorite films for kids, families and friends. Bring a cushion and a cuddly throw, plus your own picnic or popcorn!
Through July 3
4th Annual Monterey Bay School of Piping and Drumming
Pebble Beach
831-372-2020
www.thepipingcentre.co.uk
Presented by the National Piping Centre, based in Glasgow, Scotland, in association with Monterey Celtic Arts Academy (MCAA), this school attracts novice and advanced bagpipers and Scottish drummers from around the United States. It will again feature some of the world's finest piping and drumming instructors, including the award-winning Roddy MacLeod, MBE (Executive Director of the National Piping Centre since 1996) and an outstanding team of piping and drumming instructors.
Through July 6
Monterey County Celtic Week
Carmel and Monterey
(831) 633-4444
This exciting week kicks off with the 4th Annual Monterey Bay School of Piping and Drumming at Stevenson School. This is to be followed by the Caber Parade on June 29th, featuring Scottish dancers, bagpipers and drummers on Carmel�s Ocean Avenue. The week continues with a Pub Night on July 2nd at the Mucky Duck, Celtic Concert at RLS on July 3rd, and the 41st Annual Monterey Scottish Games and Celtic Festival held at the pastoral Monterey County Toro Park. The festival will feature a wide variety of Scottish and Irish musicians, massed pipe bands on parade, Scottish and Highland dancers, British food and crafts, thrilling athletic events and much, much more.
July 4
Community Fourth of July Parade
Monterey
831-646-3866
www.monterey.org
The day starts at 10 am with a gala parade down Alvarado Street, followed by a barbecue picnic and live music on the lawn of historic Colton Hall and fireworks over Monterey bay at 9:15 pm.
July 4
Living History Day in Monterey
Monterey
831-657-6348
www.monterey.org
Travel back in time and find out what life was like in the 1840s. At the historic Cooper-Molera Adobe you will meet a gardener, cook, rancher, soldier ad more. Or, try your hand at bowling.
July 4
Valley Heritage Day
King City
831-385-8020
www.mcarlm.org
It's a 4th of July from another era at the King City Independence Day parade, complete with antique farm equipment, historic displays and a classic car show and entertainment, food, games and crafts.
July 4
Spreckels 4th of July Celebration
Spreckels
831-455-2211
An old-fashioned 4th of July celebration for the whole family starts off with a 10K run, a One-Mile Race for kids under 12, and a grand parade of children along 3rd Street. Live music, Fireman's Muster, craft fair, food booths, and more!
July 5-6
40th Annual Scottish Games and Celtic Festival
Toro Park
831-647-6311
www.montereyscotgames.com
A festival celebrating Scottish and Irish traditions and culture, featuring bagpiping and drumming, clans, British food, special entertainment and exciting competitions in Highland and Irish dancing, pipe bands and athletics.
July 12
Pride of Monterey Festival
Monterey
877-839-8407
www.montereypride.org
A non profit community organization dedicated to the celebration of the lives of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) people. To accomplish this ends, Pride of Monterey County creates and sponsors activities and events that raise awareness of the LGBT community in Monterey County.
July 17-20
California Rodeo Salinas
Salinas
800-771-8807
www.carodeo.com
The California Rodeo Slainas promises edge-of-your-seat thrills for the entire family. Top pro competition in steer wrestling, bull riding, tie-down roping, bareback bronco riding, and barrel racing. Enjoy parades, night shows and great food.
July 18-20
Red Bull U.S. Grand Prix and MotoGP World Championship
Laguna Seca, Monterey
800-327-SECA
www.laguna-seca.com
One of the top events in international motorcycling, the MotoGP World Championship races into Monterey when Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca hosts the Red Bull Grand Prix.
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July 18-20
Race Nights On The Row
Monterey
831-657-6484
www.canneryrow.com
Motorcycle enthusiasts will enjoy this event recognized for bringing global motorcyclists together to showcase their bikes on Cannery Row during the Red Bull U.S. Grand Prix. Live music and dancing and world-class cuisine provide endless fun and entertainment after an exciting day at the races! Don�t miss the Budweiser Clydesdales as they kick off the celebration with an old-fashioned equestrian trot down �The Row.
July 19 - August 9
Carmel Bach Festival
Carmel
831-624-2046
www.bachfestival.org
America's preeminent festival of Baroque music will celebrate its 69th season with 100 musicians from around the world, performing in venues including Sunset Center, Carmel Mission Basilica, Church in the Forest, Pebble Beach, and All Saints Church, Carmel.
July 22-27
Pebble Beach Equestrian Classic I
Pebble Beach
831-624-2756
www.ridepebblebeach.com
The Equestrian Classics host competitors from all over the U.S., Canada and Mexico for two weeks of spectacular show jumping highlighted by special events, wine tasting and family fun.
July 26-27
Monterey Bay Theatre Fest
Monterey
831-622-0700
www.pacrep.org
Live stage productions, children's entertainment and arts and crafts fair at the historic Custom House Plaza.
July 27
Moss Landing Street Fair
Moss Landing
831-633-4501
www.mosslandingchamber.com
Stroll through this historic fishing village to browse through thousands of antiques and collectibles brought here by over 200 dealers from all over the West Coast.
July 29 - August 3
Pebble Beach Equestrian Classic II
Pebble Beach
831-624-2756
www.ridepebblebeach.com
The Equestrian Classics host competitors from all over the U.S., Canada and Mexico for two weeks of spectacular show jumping highlighted by special events, wine tasting and family fun.
July 31 - August 2
Spirit West Coast
laguna Seca, Monterey
831-443-5399
www.spiritwestcoast.org
Spirit West Coast is the premier annual Christian music festival on the West Coast. Enjoy over 60 performers, camping, and activities of all ages.
July (TBA)
Old Monterey Plein Air Painting and Art Promenade
Monterey
831-655-8070
www.oldmonterey.org
Watch painters busy at work in the lanes and byways all around Old Monterey during this week-long celebration. Sunday, the art is on display and for sale following a judged competition.
July (TBA)
West Coast Motorcycle Festival
Monterey
408-829-2569
www.americanmarketingproducitons.com
Adults $15 / Sr $12 / Kids $7
July (TBA)
Monterey Beer Festival
Monterey
831-373-2843
www.montereybeerfestival.com
Come on down to the Monterey Fairgrounds for the greatest assortment of beer ever assembled on the Central Coast. Sample varied styles from over fifty breweries. There will be light beer, dark beer, all types of ales, bitters, cider, mead, Belgian beer, German beer; Japanese beer; every style of beer.
July (TBA)
Gilroy Garlic Festival
Gilroy (San Benito County)
408-842-1625
www.gilroygarlicfestival.com
Gourmet garlic food fair with arts and crafts, cooking demonstrations, children's area, three stages of musical entertainment and booths serving up foods laced with over two tons of garlic.
July (TBA)
Carmel Heritage Society Annual House Tour
Carmel
831-624-4447
www.carmelheritage.org
Each year, the Carmel Heritage Society makes it possible for the public to visit a small selection of homes representative of Carmel's heritage.
July (TBA)
61st Annual Obon Festival
Seaside
831-372-8181
www.seaside-sandcity.com
This annual event at the Monterey Peninsula Buddhist Temple features Japanese food, cultural exhibits, and traditional dancing, honoring the spirits of the departed.
July (TBA)
Monterey Summer of Love Festival
Monterey County Fairgrounds
1-800-485-4959
www.summer67.com
Celebrate the 41st anniversary of the iconic music events of the Summer of Love on the same stage where the famous Monterey Pop Festival rocked the world in 1967. Last year's event included musical acts Riders on the Storm (Robbie Krieger & Ray Manzarek's latest version of The Doors), Jefferson Starship, Quicksilver Messenger Service, and many more!
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