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Chippie de Munk's Great Invention Program
Enter your wonderful, wacky invention in the "Chippie's Great Inventions" contest
Every day (Jul 16-Sep 16)

Are you a famous inventor? Monterey County youth (Preschool - 17 years of age) are urged to enter the Fair this year in the Junior Home Arts Department, Home to Chippie de Munk's Great Inventions Program and participate in the feature division, division 302, under "Chippie's Great Inventions."

 

These classes are tied to the very creative inventions described in the Chippie de Munk: The Great Inventor book, as well as additional divisions that involve robotics, creatures and models; rocketry and aeronautics, science fair projects, Grandpa Gopher's Marshmallow Shooter, Story Book Place Settings, Chippie de Munk's Flying Machine Contest with a Glider Competition during Fair, and more!

 

Five of the entry classes include:

Class 1: Dude Beagle's Nut Cracker - Build a Working Nut Cracker
Class 2: Grandpa Gopher's Marshmallow Shooter - Build a working Marshmallow Shooter. Kit will be provided to entrant. Competition to be held during the Fair.
Class 3: Terry Pin the Turtle's Wind Generator - Build a working wind Wind Generator
Class 4: Brother Jack Rabbit's Ready to Launch Rocket - Build a working rocket. Rocket Launch will be held during the Fair.
Class 5: Chippie De Munk's Flying Machine Contest - Build a working paper airplane/glider. Kit to be provided to entrant. Glider competition will be held during the Fair.


For additional information please visit www.montereycountyfair.com or call the Fair at (831) 372-5863.

 

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Wild Things Inc & Vision Quest Ranch B&B
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Wild Things Inc
From anteaters to zebras come visit us for an unforgetable adventure
Date: Every day from 1:00pm to 2:00pm
Ages: All Admission Fees: $10 for adults $8 kids 14yr and younger

Wild Things is home to over 130 exotic animals including big cats, bears, primates, hyenas, and much much more. From Anteaters to Zebras our goal is to educate people about the wonderful world of wildlife and promote conservation. For you thrill seekers ask about an overnight adventure you'll never forget or a full contact experience


Location: Wild Things Daily Animal Tour, 400 River Road, Salinas Map
Phone: (831) 455-1914 •website Salinas create a direct event link
Gonzales Summer Festival
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City of Gonzales
Car shows, great music, fabulous food and a kids playland
Date: Every day (Jul 31-Aug 1)


Saturday, July 31 ~ 12 noon - 11 pm  and  Sunday, August 1 ~ 1 pm - 9 pm

The Gonzales Summer Fest (Gonzales Summer-Time Festival) began in 2009 in Gonzales, CA. The festival raises funds to support Gonzales High-School. The festival is a 2-day event packed with all kinds of exciting things to do and see! From car shows and great music to fabulous food and a kids playland, the Gonzales Summer Fest has something for everyone! For ticket prices and additional festival information, visit www.gonzalessummerfest.com.


Location: Centennial Park, 150 First St, Gonzales Map
Phone: (831) 585-2735 •website Gonzalescreate a direct event link
Chippie de Munk's Great Invention Program
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Monterey County Fair
Enter your wonderful, wacky invention in the "Chippie's Great Inventions" contest
Date: Every day (Jul 16-Sep 16)

Special Instructions: The due date for online entries is Saturday, July 31, while paper entry forms are due Tuesday, July 20 for most divisions.

Are you a famous inventor? Monterey County youth (Preschool - 17 years of age) are urged to enter the Fair this year in the Junior Home Arts Department, Home to Chippie de Munk's Great Inventions Program and participate in the feature division, division 302, under "Chippie's Great Inventions."

 

These classes are tied to the very creative inventions described in the Chippie de Munk: The Great Inventor book, as well as additional divisions that involve robotics, creatures and models; rocketry and aeronautics, science fair projects, Grandpa Gopher's Marshmallow Shooter, Story Book Place Settings, Chippie de Munk's Flying Machine Contest with a Glider Competition during Fair, and more!

 

Five of the entry classes include:

Class 1: Dude Beagle's Nut Cracker - Build a Working Nut Cracker
Class 2: Grandpa Gopher's Marshmallow Shooter - Build a working Marshmallow Shooter. Kit will be provided to entrant. Competition to be held during the Fair.
Class 3: Terry Pin the Turtle's Wind Generator - Build a working wind Wind Generator
Class 4: Brother Jack Rabbit's Ready to Launch Rocket - Build a working rocket. Rocket Launch will be held during the Fair.
Class 5: Chippie De Munk's Flying Machine Contest - Build a working paper airplane/glider. Kit to be provided to entrant. Glider competition will be held during the Fair.


For additional information please visit www.montereycountyfair.com or call the Fair at (831) 372-5863.

 


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Volunteers Needed for Monterey County Fair
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Monterey County Fair
More than 200 volunteers are needed for the 74th Annual Monterey County Fair to be held September 1-6, 2010 at the Fairgrounds i
Date: Every day (Jul 26-Sep 12)


In exchange for time, volunteers will receive free passes to the Fair! Volunteers must be at least 16 years old-High School volunteers who meet the age requirement can earn community service credits for their work. From July 26th to September 12th, there are a variety of shifts and duties available to choose from to fit everyone's interest. Volunteer duties include working with the exhibit entries, setting up buildings and monitoring exhibits set up during the Fair and taking them down afterwards.

 

"Our wonderful volunteers can make the Fair a fun and safe place by helping receive exhibits, record judging placements, distribute ribbons and answer questions from Fairgoers," said CEO/Manager Kelly Violini. "The volunteer work is busy and challenging, but the volunteers truly help make the Fair run smoothly and we couldn't make it a success without them. Many volunteers return year after year and we're always delighted to have them participate in this important community event!"

More than 70,000 people attended last year's Monterey County Fair and enjoyed a wide variety of food, fun and entertainment. The theme of this year's Fair is "The Fair is in the Air!" and it's true, now is the time to begin to sign up to volunteer for the 2010 Monterey County Fair. For more information on becoming a Monterey County Fair volunteer or to learn about the exciting lineup of events, please visit the website at www.montereycountyfair.com. Tickets to the Fair are available at the Fair Administrative office, or may be purchased online.

 

The Monterey County Fairgrounds is a premiere event center set on 22 oak-studded acres with ample parking. It is home of the annual Monterey County Fair, host to many major and private events on the Central Coast, and the site of the Monterey Bay Race Place, a Satellite Wagering Facility. The Monterey County Fair is the 7th District Agricultural Association of the State of California.


Location: Monterey County Fairgrounds, 2004 Fairground Road, Monterey Map
Phone: (831) 372-5863 •website Monterey create a direct event link
Thomas the Tank
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Roaring Camp Railroads
Aspiring engineers and their families can ride with Thomas the Tank Engine
Date: Every day (Jul 30-Aug 8) from 10:00am to 4:00pm
Admission Fees: $14-$18

All aboard for Thomas and Friends! Thomas the Tank Engine(TM) rolls into Roaring Camp Railroads in Felton, Santa Cruz County, on July 30, 31 and August 1, 6, 7, 8.

 

This fun-filled family event offers aspiring engineers and their families the opportunity to ride with Thomas the Tank Engine(TM), meet Sir Topham Hatt(TM), and take part in a variety of interactive activities. Themed entertainment includes Thomas and Friends(TM) storytelling, puppet shows, bounce houses, train exhibits, an Imagination Station(TM) with face painting, temporary tattoos, and more.

 

The 25-minute Thomas The Tank Engine(TM) train excursion travels along the scenic San Lorenzo Valley River Gorge and Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park. Trains depart from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily.

 

This event is expected to sell out so advance ticket purchase is recommended. Call TicketWeb at 1-866-468-3399 or log on to www.roaringcamp.com.

Tickets $14- $18

 

Parking at Roaring Camp is $8 per car.


Location: Hwy 9, Ben Lomond Map
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Peacock Acres "Back to School" Barbecue Fundraiser and Donation
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Peacock Acres BBQ
Peacock Acres' Back to School Barbecue & Donation Drive
Date: 07/31/2010 from 11:00pm to 4:00pm
Ages: All ages Admission Fees: Free / Guests are encouraged to bring school supplies to contribute to donation drive.
Special Instructions: Located at the parking lot behind The Tower building in Salinas (In front of Bagel Corner & The Post Box)

'Back to School' BBQ for Foster Youth

Please join Peacock Acres for a Back To School BBQ, an upcoming barbecue fundraiser and school supply donation drive that will benefit the foster youth in our group homes in preparing for the new school year!

Activities will include demos by the Monterey County Search and Rescue Dogs, Curtis Sells Martial Arts, hula hoop contests, representatives from local universities and the armed forces, giveaways, and more! Free kids haircuts and activities for kids of all ages!


BBQ plates will be sold for $8 each.

 

Guests are encouraged to bring a donation of school supplies for our donation drive!

We hope to see you there!


Our generous sponsors include: Smokey Keys, SDI, Bay Property Management, Star Market, Jerry Cailotto from Farmers Insurance Group, Monterey County DSES, and KUSP 88.9! We appreciate your support!


Location: Peacock Acries' Back To School B, 838 s Main Street # A, Salinas Map
Phone: 831-754-3635 •website Salinas create a direct event link
Children's Christmas Fund Benefit Sale
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American Legion No. 593
American Legion No. 593 PARKING LOT SALE... to benefit Children's Christmas Fund
Date: 07/31/2010 from 8:00pm to 2:00pm
Ages: All Ages Admission Fees: Free

Children's Christmas Fund Benefit Sale  

Household goods, antiques, tools, arts and crafts, motorcycle parts, and more.

Come on out, find useful items for your home and help support the American Legion's

good works!

 

Barbecue dinners to go available and provided by Sons of the Legion.


Location: 8300 Prunedale North Road, Salinas Map
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The Steinbeck Center Kid's Club Summer Events
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Steinbeck Center
Kids Club continues to excite and educate!
Date: Every Sa from 10:00am to 12:00pm
Ages: 12 year and under Admission Fees: $2.50 Kids Club members / $5.00 non-members

The Steinbeck Center Kid's Club continues to gain popularity by offering affordable, innovative and educational programs that really excite children.

 

Searching for an affordable, innovative education program that will excite your child about learning? Look no further than the National Steinbeck Center! Students will engage with great teaching artists who will introduce children 12 and under to art, culture and great literature.

Students will:

  • Create original works of art
  • Meet and work with authors, illustrators, directors and musicians.
  • Regular participants will have opportunities to exhibit their own work, and perform for museum audiences.

Classes will be offered every Saturday morning from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Each class is only $5.00 per student, special discounts for Kids Club Members.

 

The Kids Club Membership ($75per year) is a great deal.

Kids Club members will receive half-price on the first 20 classes, and will be given priority enrollment to ensure them access to the most popular classes. Learn more, checkout the rest of the benefits for Kids Club Member online ... 

 

Upcoming Kids Club Classes:

July

Saturday, July 24 - Sneak preview of Monterey County Fair activities

Saturday, July 31 - Leather painting

                           Face painting for all attendees both dates.

August - Beach Party

The National Steinbeck Center is bringing the beach into the valley. Join us for a month long beach party with volleyball, sandcastles and sand art. Face painting for all attendees.

 

 

 

 


Location: One Main St, Oldtown Salinas Map
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Monterey State Historic Park House Tours
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State Park Monterey Historic
Step into the past on the "Monterey Walking Path of History"
Date: Every Su, Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri and Sa
Admission Fees: Free

Monterey State Historic Park is a collection of significant historic houses and buildings interspersed throughout Old Monterey. The inside of the Stevenson House, Larkin House, Cooper-Molera Adobe, and Casa Soberanes can ONLY be viewed with a State Park Guide.  Guided Walking Tours begin at the Pacific House Museum in Custom House Plaza - a great way to start your discovery of Monterey.

Step into the past on the "Monterey Walking Path of History" and view the site where Spanish explorers first landed in Monterey in 1602. See one of the nation's last remaining whalebone sidewalks. Walk the same streets that famed author Robert Louis Stevenson walked in 1879. Explore this two-mile path and discover some of California's most historic homes, buildings and beautiful gardens along the way.

 

Gardens are open daily: May - Sept: 9am-5pm;  Oct - April: 10am-4pm


Five Guided Tours, daily except Thursday:
Cooper-Molera Adobe, 525 Polk Street, 12 & 3pm
Casa Soberanes 336 Pacific Street, 11:30am & 3pm
Larkin House, 510 Calle Principal, 10am & 12pm
Stevenson House, 530 Houston Street Open 1:30-4pmSunday to Wednesday and 1-4pm Saturday, tours daily 2pm
Walking Tours of Old Monterey at 10:30am, beginning at the Pacific House Museum, Custom House Plaza, near Fisherman's Wharf.


Location: 20 Custom House Plaza , Monterey Map
Phone: 831-649-7118 •website Monterey create a direct event link
Gardening Classes: Organic Gardening Clinic RSVP
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McShane's Nursery
Organic Gardening
Date: Every Sa (Jul 24-Jul 31) from 1:30pm to 3:00pm
Ages: all
Special Instructions: Call for placement

July 24th - 1:30PM Organic Gardening Clinic - Come see what organic gardening is all about and how easy it is. FREE RSVP Morgan 831-455-1876


July 31 - 1:30PM - Gardening for Bees, Birds & Butterflies - Learn how to attract birds, bees and butterflies into your garden! FREE RSVP Morgan 831-455-1876


Location: McShane's Nursery, 115 Monterey Salinas hwy, Salinas Map
Phone: (831) 455-1876 •website Salinas create a direct event link
Monterey Bay Strawberry Festival
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City of Watsonville
Strawberries, music, food and strawberries every way you can imagine
Date: Every day (Jul 31-Aug 1) from 10:00am to 7:00pm
Admission Fees: Free

The "Sweet 16" Annual Watsonville Strawberry Festival at Monterey Bay is in downtown Watsonville. The festival offers activities and contests for all ages,family-friendly atmosphere,arts and crafts and a variety of entertainment including:


Saturday, July 31, 10am - 7pm
10:00am - 11:00am ALMOST CHAOS
11:00am - 12:00 noon LONGDISTANCE FLYERS, Classic Country you can dance to.
12:00 noon Strawberry Pie Eating Contest
12:30pm - 1:30pm MARIACHI CALIFORNIA DE JAVIER VARGAS, Traditional Mariachi music
1:30pm Strawberry Pie Eating Contest
2:00pm - 2:45pm THE NO RESPECT BAND, Classic Rock and Roll, Country Jazz Standards and Latin
2:45pm Strawberry Pie Eating Contest
3:15pm - 4:30pm CARAVANSERA, Performing the legendary music of Santana
4:30pm Strawberry Pie Eating Contest
5:00pm - 5:45pm THE PAT MCCORMACK GROUP, An allstar reunion
5:45pm - 7:00pm KURTH & TAYLOR, Let's get the band back together again!

 

Sunday, August 1, 10am - 6:30pm
10:00am - 11:00am THE SLEDGE GRITS BAND, Funky Blues-infused Rock & Soul
11:00am - 11:30am JASMINE MEJIA, Singing the biggest Mariachi hits
11:30am - 12pm DIANA LEON Y LA DIFERENCIA DE MEXICO, Celebrating the release of her new album "Tiburon"
12:00 noon Strawberry Pie Eating Contest
12:30pm - 1:30pm BANDA LA PATRONA DE SAN JUAN
Traditional Banda Music
1:30pm Strawberry Pie Eating Contest
2:00pm - 3:00pm BANDA ORO VERDE, Performing only the best traditional Banda music
3:00pm Strawberry Packing Contest
3:45pm - 4:45pm VOCES DEL RANCHO
Singing all of their Latin Billboard hits like Micaela, Tamarindo, etc.
5:00pm Strawberry Pie Eating Contest
5:30pm - 6:30pm LOS MORROS DEL NORTE, Regional Mexican Music

 


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Ag Against Hunger Gleanings
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Ag Against Hunger
Great volunteer opportunity to get out in the ag fields and glean veggies for the poor
Date: Every day (May 22-Nov 13) at 8:30am


 

After crops are harvested, fruits and vegetables are left in the field to be plowed for the next planting. But less so than before Ag Against Hunger began inviting volunteers to their county-wide gleanings to collect food for the poor. Farmers contact AAH, who, within sometimes days, assembles pickers to meet at The Cooler at 495 Brunken, Salinas, where the produce is refrigerated before being dispersed, and caravan to the particular field. Bring a bag to take produce home as an immediate reward. The May 22 barbecue with AAH folks and farmers kicks off the Monterey County season; the gleanings take place Fridays and Saturdays through November 13, when another barbecue for gleaners that fills bellies and warms hearts. Call to RSVP.


May: Sat 22, Fri 14, Fri 28
June: Sat 05, Fri 25, Sat 19
July: Sat 10, Fri 16, Sat 24, Fri 30
Aug: Sat 07, Fri 13, Sat 21, Fri 27
Sept: Fri 10, Sat 18, Fri 24,
Oct: Sat 02, Fri 08, Sat 16, Fri 22, Sat 30
Nov: Fri 05, Sat 13

8:30am meet
Various locations throughout Monterey County, call for details 755-1480

 

 

 


Location: 1355 Abbott Street, Salinas Map
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ARIEL Theatrical 2010 Season
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Ariel Theater
The art and discipline of theatre helps young people develop the skills and confidence they need to positively direct their own
Date: Every day (Jan 13-Dec 31)


ARIEL Theatrical 2010 Season

Little Red Hen
The Fabulous Fable Factory
Seussical (at Sherwood Hall, not included in the Season Pass package)
Miss Nelson has a Field Day
Jack and the Beanstalk
Peter Pan
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
Schoolhouse Rock Live!
Goldilocks and the Three Bears
Winnie-the-Pooh Christmas Tail

2010 Season Passes Now Available
Adults: $58 ¦ Seniors (60 & older): $48 ¦ Children (3-12): $38. Call to get new prices as of Jan 1, 2010.

 

 


Location: 320 Main Street, Salinas Map
Phone: (831) 775-0976 •website Salinas create a direct event link
Pacific Grove - Feast of Lanterns
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Pacific Grove Feast of Lanterns Inc
100-plus year history with a lantern parade to the beach and fireworks over the bay to a multi-cultural community event filled w
Date: Every day (Jul 23-Jul 31)



Friday, July 23 - Official Feast of Lanterns
Official Feast of Lanterns Opening Ceremony
Join the Royal Court for the 2009 Feast of Lantern official Opening Ceremony. Winners of the business and residential window decorating contests will be announced. Refreshments will be served; 1 pm at the Elmarie Dyke Open Space next to Chautauqua Hall. Free.

Saturday, July 24 - Family Fun Day
at the Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History
Join the Royal Court for Family Fun Day at the Museum. There will be lots of activities for the entire family, including the traditional Chalk Fest. 11 am to 3 pm. Free.
Friday, July 30 - Pet Parade
Come one, come all - join the Royal Court as they lead the young and young-at-heart and their pets in a march down Lighthouse Avenue. Costumes from around the world encouraged. Parade participants gather in Caledonia Park at 2 pm. Parade starts at 2:30 pm. Free.
Friday, July 30 - Sock Hop
Join the Royal Court to dance, dance, dance! Learn dances from around the world. Dance with the Royal Court. The party starts at 6 pm, at Chautauqua Hall. (Tickets will be available.)
Saturday, July 31 - Pageant Day at P.G. Performing Arts Center
Children's activities start at 11 am; Feast of Foods at noon; Flag Ceremony followed by entertainment; sponsors walk, introduction of the Royal Court and the pantomime of the Legend of the Blue Willow with entertainment representing people from around the world begins at 7 pm.


Phone: 831.920.1643 •website Pacific Grove create a direct event link
Amish Quilt Exhibit at the de Young Museum
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deYoung Museum
Amish quilts, anything but humble
Date: Every day


Amish Quilt Exhibit at the de Young Museum exhibition at the de Young Museum in San Francisco, California, November 14, 2009 - June 6, 2010. The exhibition features approximately 48 full-size and crib quilts dating from the 1880s to the 1940s. Quilts made by girls and women of various Amish communities in Pennsylvania and the Midwest are visual distillations of their way of life. The Amish faith embodies the principles of simplicity, humility, discipline, and community, but their quilts are anything but humble. Using a rich color palette and bold patterns, these quilts are truly a unique contribution to American textile history. The quilts highlight the beauty and complexity of the abstract patterns. 

 


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Greenfield Farmers Market
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Greenfield Farmers Market
Fresh quality fruits and vegetables (many certified organic), beautiful flowers, organic eggs...
Date: Every Sa (Jun 5-Oct 30) at 9:00am
Ages: All

Headquartered at the California State University Monterey Bay Campus, "Everyone's Harvest, Inc." hosts the Greenfield Certified Farmers Market.   Visit us every Saturday beginning at 9:00 a.m. to buy freshly grown fruits and vegetables, hand made textiles, and enjoy Greenfield hospitality.

 

For more information regarding vendors, or market management, please contact Iris Peppard with Everyone's Harvest at (831) 384-6961. Vendor applications may be obtained by visiting "Everyone's Harvest" through your internet search portal.

 


 


Location: El Camino Real and Palm Avenue, Greenfield Map
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Monterey Bay ReggaeFest
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Monterey Bay Reggaefest
For Reggae music afficionados
Date: Every day (Jul 30-Aug 1)
Ages: ALL Admission Fees: $30-$275/ under 6 free, 7-12 $5 w/ paid adult

The 15th Annual Monterey Bay Reggaefest 2010 is a 3-day celebration.  The Monterey Bay Reggaefest is more than an event, it is a cultural celebration and is received by many groups of people from all walks of life.

 

Known as one of the best reggae festivals in Northern California, the event offers activities and enjoyment for the entire family. Look forward to over twenty-five performances, a D.J. party, full bars (21+) in the Turf Club and Beer Garden, a play area for children of all ages. Have the kids enjoy the play area for free with: jump houses, face painting and many more fun activities for all ages. Enjoy the annual 3 on 3 Basketball Tourney.


New this Year

Girls 3 on 3 basketball tournament.

Bounce Houses are back and we now have a GIANT slide for the kids play area and much more.

VIP Meet and Greet with Artists and Celebrities in the Turf Club.

On Sunday... Cultural Dancers. (Check back for more details.)

After Parties on location in the Turf Club, and at Planet Gemin ... Friday, Saturday and Sunday ***Special guest appearance! *** (Stay tuned for more info)

 


Location: Monterey County Fairgrounds, 2004 Fairground Rd, Monterey Map
Phone: 831-394-6534 •website Monterey create a direct event link
Del Monte Farmers Market
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Farmers Market
Visit local farmers selling fresh produce, farm fresh organic eggs, honey, fresh seafood, potted plants, seedlings, fresh cut fl
Date: Every Sa (May 2-Aug 15) from 1:00pm to 3:00pm
Ages: all

Beginning on Sunday, May 2nd, local farmers from Monterey Bay Certified Farmers Market will hold their 2nd Annual Del Monte Shopping Center Farmers Market sponsored by Del Monte Shopping Center and Whole Foods Market. It will be located in front of the Petco parking lot and open 8am to Noon every Sunday through October. Farmers and vendors will be selling fresh produce, farm fresh organic eggs, honey, fresh seafood, potted plants, seedlings, fresh cut flowers, baked goods, and specialty teas. The community is invited to come out and support our local Monterey farmers.


Location: Del Monte Shopping Center, 1410 Del Monte Center, Monterey Map
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California Rodeo Exhibition: Cowboy Culture
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Steinbeck Center
California Rodeo exhibition: Cowboy Culture
Date: Every day (Jun 4-Jul 31) from 10:00am to 5:00pm
Ages: All Ages Admission Fees: Adults-$10.95, Seniors- $8.95, Youths 13 thru17-$7.95, Children 6 -12-$5.95, children 5 and under get in free

California Rodeo history related sculptures, paintings and drawings will be featured in the Center's Gabilan Gallery. Bronze sculptures by Charles Russell and Frederic Remington from the Monterey Museum of Art's Davis Collection and works by Jo Mora from the collections of the Monterey History and Art Association and the Jo Mora Trust.


Special exhibitions ticket includes permanent exhibits at the John Steinbeck Exhibition Hall and the Rabobank Agriculture Museum 

 

AAA Members get $1.00 discount


Location: California Rodeo Exhibition: Cow, 1 Main Street, Salinas Map
Phone: (831) 775-4724 •website Salinas create a direct event link
Marina Active Kids
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Marina Active Kids
Marina Active Kids
Date: Every Sa from 10:00am to 11:00am
Ages: 2yr-4yr Admission Fees: Free

Activities for kids in Marina and surrounding cities including soccer play and playdate with a purpose (kids volunteering in the community)


Location: varies, 3225 Melanie Road, Marina Map
Phone: (925) 339-6254 •website Marina create a direct event link
Land & Sea, Paintings and Photographs of Monterey and Beyond
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Monterey Museum of Art
Paintings, photographs, watercolors and etchings
Date: Every day (Jun 12-Oct 24)


Land & Sea, Paintings and Photographs of Monterey and Beyond

Featuring paintings, photographs, watercolors and etchings, Land & Sea will offer visitors a unique look at how Monterey's natural and urban landscape has influenced the many artists who lived and worked in Monterey and abroad.

 

Additionally, French cinematographer Eva Lothar's award-winning short film on Cannery Row, Street of the Sardine (1968), will be screened in the Bunny and Miller Outcalt Photography Gallery.

 

Tours are available upon request. Call 831.372.5477 x 104 for more information.

 

 


Location: 559 Pacific Street, Monterey Map
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Free Tours Casa Serrano Adobe
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Monterey History & Art Association
Free weekly tour of the beautiful Casa Serrano History Adobe every Saturday
Date: Every Sa from 2:00pm to 4:00pm


Monterey History & Art Association holds a free weekly tour of the beautiful Casa Serrano History Adobe. Docents are available to provide a short tour of the adobe to locals and visitors.

 

Casa Serrano is one of Monterey's oldest and most historic homes, constructed of adobe and redwood in 1843. It is furnished with antiques and local artwork, from the Spanish, Mexican and early American periods. Among its treasures is a piano that was shipped ‘around the Horn', a massive mahogany table that can seat 22, and a suite of horsehair settees.

 

The mission of the Monterey History and Art Association includes sharing the histories and the diverse legacies of people, stories, and places that continue to shape Monterey.

 

 

The Monterey History & Art Association has been a guiding force in Monterey's vital historic stewardship. The guarding of Monterey's precious community assets and the preservation and presentation of its historical heritage for future enjoyment has been made possible by citizens who care and give generously of their time and resources.

 

 


Location: Casa Serrano Adobe, 412 Pacific Street, Monterey Map
Phone: (831) 372-2608 x 813 •website Monterey create a direct event link
Genghis Khan
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The Tech Museum
Explore the only West Coast appearance of Genghis Khan's life during the formation, peak, and decline of the Mongol Empire.
Date: Every day (May 1-Sep 30)
Admission Fees: $15 - $25

Limited Engagement!


Learn about the two faces of Genghis Khan: Conqueror. Statesman. Khan's infamous brutality is well known, but there was another side to the man who would form the first united Mongol nation providing artistic and religious freedom and safety for its people.

Visitors can walk through a life-size ger, the traditional nomadic dwelling, see and touch pottery, furniture, clothing, and use computer touch screens throughout the exhibition to follow characters from Khan's empire.

Marvel at Mongol weaponry - a collection of swords, leather and metal armor, mace-heads, bows and arrows, and an early firearm - all technologically advanced armaments during the period of Khan's reign.

With more than 200 authentic artifacts - many of which have never been seen outside Mongolia - are on display.

Starting May 31 see live Mongolian cultural performances.

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Monday - Wednesday: 10:00am - 5:00pm
Thursday - Sunday: 10:00am - 8:00pm
Memorial Day, May 31, 2010: 10:00am-8pm

 


Location: 201 S. Market St, San Jose Map
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Showing E Charlton Fortune Art
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Carmel Mission Mora Chapel Gallery
Don't miss key and previously unseen works of El Charlton Fortune
Date: Every day (Jun 12-Aug 31) from 9:30am to 5:00pm


E. Charlton Fortune ("Effie" to her friends) was a California Impressionist painter from an established San Franicsco family who granted her exposure to high art, intellectual rigor and travel to Europe. She achieved acclaim with her lyrical landscapes, but after studying with Armin Hansen in the 1920s, she settled in Monterey and joined the Carmel Art Association and Monterey Guild, where she created liturgical (religious) works for the remainder of her career.

 

This exhibit, The Liturgical Arts of E. Charlton Fortune and the Monterey Gujild 1828-1958, assembles key works from this phase, including previously unseen works like "Serra's First Mass at Monterey," in the form of ceramics, textiles, metalworks, woodcarvings, paintings and photographs from Fortune's personal albums, provided by heirs of August Gay, Mission San Juan Bautista, Monterey Museum of Art and various other galleries.

 

 

 


Location: 3080 Rio Road, Carmel Map
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The Farm
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The Farm
The Farm - Seasonal Events for the whole family.
Date: Every day (Mar 6-Dec 19) from 9:00am to 6:00pm
Ages: All Ages Admission Fees: Various fees for special events. Call for more information. Basic tours are scheduled Tuesday and Thursday at 1pm. The tour cost
Special Instructions: The Farm is a unique fun and informative adventure. Free Admission, Animal viewing and Parking. Closed on Sundays

July 24th (Sat) Little Sprouts Sing-Along  Bring the little ones for a sing-along of childrens' favorites! Hayrides 11 am.

Aug 14th (Sat) Summer Harvest Puppet show 11 am. Followed by a watermelon-eating contest, grilled corn & hayrides. Second puppet show 2 pm.

Aug 28th (Sat) Honey Day  Learn about bees from our local honey man Dale Hillard 11am.

Sept 10th (Fri) Folk Music Evening  Come out and enjoy classic folk music by the bonfire. 6:30-8:30 pm.

Oct 2nd (Sat) Apple Day  Learn how to maintain apple trees with Hank Van Brocklin. Includes grafting, pruning, etc. 11 am.

Oct 16th (Sat) Fall Festival  Start the day with a puppet show at 11am. Followed by pumpkin races and hayrides. Puppet show 2 pm. Visit our pumpkin patch.

Nov 13th (Sat) Day of Thanksgiving  Vegetable treasure hunt for children all day. Pumpkin toss, target match and hayrides at 11 am.

Dec 3rd (Fri) Christmas Night at The Farm  Sing carols around a bonfire, moonlight hayrides, hot apple cider, and homemade cookies. 6-9 pm.

Dec 18th (Sat) Closing for The Season.  Last Day open until March 2011. Open until 5pm.
Merry Christmas!


Location: The Farm, Highway 68 at the Spreckels Blvd. exit, Salinas Map
Phone: (831) 455-2575 •website Salinas create a direct event link
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