Through September 1
Monterey Bay ReggaeFest
Monterey
831-394-6534
www.mbayreggaefest.net
Enjoy well-known and up-and-coming reggae artists who fill two stages over two days at the Monterey County Fairgrounds. Also includes great island cooking, arts and crafts, kids play area, Reggae Lounge and a Rastafari Museum of Culture.
September 5-7
Cherry's Jubilee
Monterey
31-759-1836
www.svmh.com
Over 1000 classic cars from 1972 and older on display. Join the fun or sit back and watch the "show'n'shine" cruises down Cannery Row and Monterey, manufacturer's midway, and great food and entertainment.
September 7-8
19th Annual Monterey County Artists Studio Tour
Monterey
831-622-9060
www.montereystudiotour.com
A countywide event that allows the public rare access to both well known and emerging artists and their work. This year�s self-guided tour represents 90 of the areas artists. This is a unique opportunity to experience the processes, techniques and vast approaches to a wide range of mediums in art.
September 7-10
27th Annual Steinbeck Festival
Salinas
831-75-4721
www.steinbeck.org
Four days of films, speakers, panels, theater, and bus or walking tours, all celebrating John Steinbeck, most famous son of Salinas.
September 9-14
Strides and Tides Horse Show
Pebble Beach
831-624-2756
www.ridepebblebeach.com
Casual, fun-filled equestrian event before the championships later in the fall. Level A horse show featuring hunter jumping and horses from all over California.
September 20
California Cleanup Day
Monterey County
800-COAST-4U
www.coastforyou.org
Help break the Guinness Book World Record held in California for the most volunteers cleaning up garbage in one state in this kick-off event for COASTWEEK, three weeks of environmentally minded events.
September 21-23
Monterey Jazz Festival
Monterey
831-275-9255
www.montereyjazzfestival.org
Nonstop jazz at the oldest continuous jazz festival in the world. Top names in jazz, plus colorful gifts, food, jazz photo and art exhibits, jazz clinics, seminars and more.
September 26
Harvest Wine Seminar
Carmel Valley
831-624-2600
www.chateaujulien.com
Experience the excitement of harvest first-hand. Grapes will be crushed on site with a dramatic arrival directly from the vineyard. A family-style dinner to follow in the cellar with the winemaking crew.
September 26-28
Monterey Bay Birding Festival
Monterey
831-763-5600
www.montereybaybrding.org
An incredible diversity of birds - The fourth annual birding festival is a three day event. Highlights include field trips to Pinnacles, Big Sur, the North Coast of Santa Cruz, boat trips on Monterey Bay, talks by renowned avian biologists and workshops.
September 27-28
Corona AMA Superbike Championships
Laguna Seca, Monterey
800-327-SECA
www.laguna-seca.com
The best that Yamaha, Suzuki, Honda and Kawasaki have to offer. Support will be offered in the form of the AMA's Supersport, Superstock and Formula Xtreme classes.
September 28
Carmel Mission Fiesta
Carmel
831-624-8322
www.carmelmission.org
Featuring a variety of international musical entertainment, children's games, Farmer's Market, fabulous barbecue and shopping galore at local artisans' booths.
September (TBA)
21st Annual Greek Festival
Monterey
831-424-4434
www.stjohn-monterey.org
An ethnic festival featuring authentic Greek food, live music, traditional dancing, a taverna and crafts.
September (TBA)
Festa Italia - Santa Rosalia Festival
Monterey
831-625-9623
Located at the Custom House Plaza, Italian music, bocce competitions, arts and crafts, delicious Italian food. The festival always concludes with a procession to the water front and blessing of the fleet.
September (TBA)
Gary Ibsen's Carmel TomatoFest
Carmel
www.tomatofest.com
The largest tomato-tasting event in the nation features 300 varieties of tomatoes, tomato dishes created by 50 of the best chefs in the region, tastings by 25 wineries and an International Olive Oil Tasting.
September (TBA)
15th Annual Old Monterey Seafood & Music Festival
Monterey
831-655-8070
www.oldmonterey.org
Local fresh seafood, including clam chowder, salmon, shrimp and sushi, live music and crafts, all around Custom House Plaza and Alvarado Street.
September (TBA)
Taste of the Valley
Salinas
831-424-7611
www.salinaschamber.com
This food and wine festival is part of "A Salute to Agriculture" and boasts the bounty of Salinas Valley with gourmet recipes, Monterey County wines and floral displays.
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September (TBA)
47th Annual Great Sandcastle Contest
Carmel
831-620-2020
www.carmelcalifornia.com
Contestants start at 8 a.m. and judging takes place at 2 p.m. on Carmel Beach. This event is co-sponsored by the American Institute of Architects, Monterey Bay Chapter and the city of Carmel. The theme will be announced two weeks before the event date. Free.
September (TBA)
4th Annual Fiesta Del Mar
Monterey
831-648-4800
www.montereybayaquarium.org
Celebrate ocean conservation through Hispanic cultural traditions at the fourth annual "Fiesta del Mar". We�ll present wrestler El Hijo del Santo with our �Hero of the Environment� award for his dedication to ocean and wildlife conservation.There will be live musical performances, auditorium programs, bilingual feeding shows, conservation information booths, crafts for kids and more. Children 12 years and younger will receive free admission.
September (TBA)
Salute to Agriculture
Salinas
831-424-7611
www.salutetoag.com
Promises to be the most spectacular convergence of Salinas Valley fresh produce, wine, restaurants and celebrity chefs ever assembled. Featuring: "Earth to Eats", pairing award winning celebrity chefs with the regions bounty; "Taste of the Valley" Taste fresh, new recipes from the farms and ranches of the Salinas Valley in partnership with local restaurants and wineries;"AgriBusiness Day Tours" Experience one of a kind access to cutting edge agricultural operations as you tour the famous "Salad Bowl of the World". Steinbeck Center
September (TBA)
California International Airshow
Salinas
831-754-1983
www.salinasairshow.com
Prepare to be dazzled by fantastic flying exhibitions by high-flying jets and helicopters, aerobatics, and skydiving, Friday Night Fireworks & Pyrotechnic Extravaganza, US Navy Blue Angels, Canadian Forces Snowbirds, Wing Walking, Bill Stein Power Aerobatics, Bob West "The Wall of Fire" and much more.
September (TBA)
49th Annual Gem & Mineral Show
Monterey
831-417-7477
www.cvgms.com
Gems, minerals, fossils and all manner of tools necessary for the lapidary arts, plus award-winning exhibits of private collections.
September (TBA)
9th Annual Oldtown's Passport to Cherry's
Salinas
831-758-0725
www.oldtownsalinas.com
�Passport to Cherry�s� gives the public a chance to �Taste all the Flavors� of Downtown Salinas with a one-time �Passport�, ($20 for adults, $10 for children under 12). Pass-holders will be able to try tasty menu samples from participating Oldtown restaurants while enjoying live entertainment along the streets, a special Oldtown Salinas Marketplace, a Motorcycle Show �n� Shine, and an abundance of classic cars along Main Street.
September (TBA)
3rd Annual San Carlos Avenue Jazz Party
Carmel
831-624-6432
www.krml.com
A block party on San Carlos in Carmel. LIVE MUSIC, free refreshments, and fun at all participating shops, galleries and restaurants on the avenue.
September (TBA)
23rd Annual Seaside Jazz Art Show
831-899-6805
With appetizers, wine, silent auction and live music.
September (TBA)
The Carmel Authors & Ideas Festival
Carmel
831-620-2048
www.carmelauthors.com
The 2nd annual Carmel Authors & Ideas Festival will present more than 30 authors, winners of virtually every prestigious literary award including the New York Times Best Seller's List and the Pulitzer & Nobel prizes. Seating limited.
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