The Monterey International Blues Festival will return to the Monterey County Fairgrounds this June. The annual gathering is one of the most respected blues festivals in the United States, where the genre was born. Last year saw a number of exciting headliners, including Kenny Neal, a master of Baton Rouge swamp blues. The Grammy-nominated artist has played with the likes of Buddy Guy and Slim Harpo, and he brought crowds to their feet at last year’s Monterey International Blues Festival.…
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The Monterey International Blues Festival will return for its third installment this June, and we could not be more excited. In 2016, the plan for the show started when five music-focused and non-profit focused veterans decided to celebrate the blues in Monterey County. Today, the event is hosted by two national non-profit organizations, The Salvation Army and Guitars Not Guns. This great American music tradition is intended to preserve the blues and introduce the music to festival attendees of all…
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Mark your calendars for the return of the Monterey Beer Festival this summer. Every year, the Monterey Beer Festival brings nearly 100 beers from dozens of breweries to the Monterey County Fair & Event Center for a day of tastings and entertainment. The attending breweries range from household names to small microbreweries turning out critically-acclaimed brews from around the country. Additionally, the festival hosts a day full of live music from local acts named DJ Fredo, the Spazmatics, and Daze…
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The Carmel Bach Festival is one of the region’s most beloved music festivals, and one of America’s most revered classical music fests, now in its 82nd year. Throughout the two-week plus event, music lovers in Monterey County can come out and enjoy a number of concerts, including chamber groups, full orchestras, and choral groups. The opening night concert will be entitled In The Beginning, and will center around Haydn’s The Creation oratorio, conducted by the renowned Paul Goodwin. Book here…
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Every summer, the Salinas Valley Wine & Food Festival brings a delicious selection of eats and varietals to the adorable old town in Monterey County. In addition to the award-winning wines, local craft brews, and dishes from acclaimed chefs, the event will also feature live music. Tasting events will take place all over Salinas City Center, creating a hotbed of unparalleled access to the variety and majesty of the local wining and dining scene. Tickets for the event are $55…
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One of the main events in the area every summer, the Monterey County Fair will return this August and September. The name of this year’s event is High Tides and Carnival Rides. As usual, there will be entertainment including live concerts, rodeos, farm exhibits, rides and more. Be sure to come check it out if you’re in town, and get in touch with local independent businesses, farmers, and artists. A quintessential fair, this event is not to be missed. Book…
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The PURE Insurance Championship Impacting The First Tee gathers the best PGA Tour champions for an exciting competition. Matches run over the course of three days and 54 holes right here in Monterey County at two of Pebble Beach’s most famous golf courses. The Pebble Beach Golf Links and Poppy Hills Golf Course both serve as accessible, unforgettable local courses throughout the year, and as the home of this tournament. In addition to the 78 PGA Tour Champions players coming…
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