- June 2
-- Nurturing Vines and Minds
Benefit: The 5-mile run, or walk, through vineyards will raise support for scholarships, local charities and research in viticulture and enology through the American Vineyard Foundation. The 3rd annual event will benefit the Monterey County Vintners and Growers Foundation (MCVGF), which raises funds and provides scholarship opportunities to agricultural employee’s children. Discounted team rates are available for walking groups of six or more. Paraiso Vineyards, 38060 Paraiso Springs Road, Soledad CA
Fee: $100 Time: 9am- 3pm Phone Number: (831) 375.9400
Ongoing Events- Ongoing Fridays & Saturdays
-- Tor House and Hawk Tower Tours
Historic: Docent-led tours of Tor House, Hawk Tower and the old-world gardens. No children under 12. Advance reservations required. 26304 Ocean View Avenue, Carmel
Fee: $2-7 Time: Hourly, beginning at 10 a.m. ending at 3 p.m. Phone Number: (831) 624.1813 - Every Sunday, May 8 - September 25, 2011
-- Sunday Music by the River
Live Music: Enjoy live music at Big Sur River Inn every Sunday afternoon on the patio! Live music on the Riverside Deck features the best in jazz, folk, zydeco, world music and more. Big Sur River Inn, Hwy One at Pheneger Creek, Big Sur CA
Fee: Free Time: 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: 831-667-2700 - Every Tuesday
-- Old Monterey Market Place
Market: You can travel the world in just three blocks, finding arts & crafts, handmade jewelry, furniture, clothing, international food, organic produce, flowers and pastries. Rain or Shine. Alvarado Street between Del Monte and Pearl
Fee: Free Time: 4 p.m.-8 p.m. Phone Number: (831) 655.2607 - Ongoing Thursdays
-- Historic Garden League Tours
Historic: Docent-led tours of historic gardens, including Doud House, as featured in House Beautiful. Reservations are encouraged. Tours begin at the picket fence, 210 Olivier Street, Monterey
Fee: $3.50 per person Time: 10:30 a.m. & 1 p.m. Phone Number: (831) 649.3364 - Ongoing Thursdays
-- Monterey Peninsula College Certified Farmer's Market
Family Fun: You;ll find a bountiful selection of produce, specialty items and beautiful plants and flowers at this bustling, fast-paced market. Monterey Peninsula College, 930 Fremont Street, Monterey
Fee: Free Time: 2:30 p.m. - 6 p.m. Phone Number: (831) 728.5060 - Every Friday
-- Fromage Fridays at Taste Morgan
Food & Wine Education: Whether you're winding down from a work week or winding up for a great weekend, Friday afternoons are for fun! At Taste Morgan, we believe Fridays are for Fromage (cheese) -- paired with marvelous wines and good company, of course! Drop in and enjoy a special cheese sampling paired with your tasting of Morgan and Lee Family Farm wines. No reservations required. 204 Crossroads Blvd, Carmel
Fee: No additional tasting fees apply Time: 3 p.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (831) 626.3700 - Every Saturday
-- Oldtown Certified/Organic Farmers' Market
Market: Enjoy live, family entertainment every week. Produce, flowers, international, bakery and specialty foods, arts, crafts, jewelry and gifts. Across from Maya Cinemas and the National Steinbeck Center, Salinas
Fee: Free Time: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Phone Number: (831) 776.5540 - TBA
-- Concours de Fromage Cheese Tasting
Food & Wine Education, Benefit: Join us for the 2nd Annual Concours de Fromage benefit for Heifer International, an organization that for 60+ years has addressed global hunger with agricultural innovation, sustainability and self-reliance. Cheesemakers from across CA have generously donated world class cheese and wine tastings will be poured by select Monterey Region Vineyards. In the Paddock of Mazda Raceway, 1021 Monterey Salinas Hwy, Monterey CA
Fee: $35/$25 per person for goups of 3 or more Time: 5:30pm - 8:30pm Phone Number: 323-461-4795 - TBA
-- Monterey Bay Blues Festival
Live Music: The Monterey Bay Blues Festival is considered one of the premier Blues festivals in the country, continuing to attract and feature world-renowned blues artists as well as young budding artists. The Festival has and continues to feature the likes of Billy Preston, B. B. King, The Neville Brothers, James Brown, Ruth Brown, Shemekia Copeland. Monterey County Fairgrounds, 2004 Fairgrounds Road, Monterey CA 93940
Fee: $25-$220 Time: Fri 7pm-11pm/Sat-Sun 10am-11pm Phone Number: 866-558-4253 - TBA
-- Carmel Valley Art & Wine Celebration
Wine & Food Education: Join artisans in the charming Carmel Valley Village for an afternoon of wine tasting, artwork, food and live music presented by the Carmel Valley Chamber of Commerce. Carmel Valley Village, Del Fino Place & Center Street, Carmel CA
Fee: Free/$15 Tasting Advance/$20 Day of Event Time: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: 831-659-4000 - TBA
-- Monterey Beer Festival 2011
Celebration: Come to the Monterey Fairgrounds for the greatest assortment of beer ever assembled on the Central Coast. Sample varied styles of Ales, Lagers & Ciders from over eighty (80+) breweries with hundreds of beers to taste. On hand will be the best of beer from around the world. Live music and local fresh food. Ages 21 and over only, no pets. Monterey County Fairgrounds, 2004 Fairgrounds Road, Monterey CA
Fee: $35 Advance/$55 VIP Time: 12:30 p.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (831) 373.2843 - TBA
-- The Monterey Wine Festival
Festival, Wine Education: Enjoy over 400 wines and sample the fantastic fare of local restaurants and national gourmet food manufacturers, live music, wine auction, seminars and more. June 10, 5 - 8 p.m. Monterey Hyatt & Monterey Museum of Art-La Mirada. Montertey Wine Festival, June 11, Noon - 4 p.m. The Monterey Custom House Plaza & Monterey History & Maritime Museum. June 11, Noon - 3 p.m. West Coast Chowder Competition Cook - off & and wine pairing.
Fee: Call for information Time: See description Phone Number: (800) 422.0251
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