Summer Live Music Series

After a two year pause, Carmel Plaza is thrilled to announce the return of the popular Summer Live Music Series. Every Friday throughout the month of July, the Plaza invites you to come enjoy live music by the region's most talented and popular musicians, sip on premier local wines, and experience samplings of savory appetizers […]

National Marine Sanctuaries 50th Anniversary Events

National Marine Sanctuaries 50th Anniversary Events Discover Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary and Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary -- find public events and activities celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the National Marine Sanctuary System or site anniversaries on this interactive events map: https://sanctuaries.noaa.gov/50/events.html

Carmel’s Fourth of July in the Park

Join us for an old-fashioned, family-style celebration in Devendorf Park across from Carmel Plaza on Ocean Avenue with Monterey County Pops! (MCP!) debuting its return with a live performance on July 4 in Carmel. The 90-minute concert will begin at 2 p.m. Before the main show, there will be an open rehearsal and soundcheck from […]

Gilroy Garlic Festival Concert

Join the Gilroy Garlic Festival Association for a great concert! KRTY will bring in songwriters from Nashville for a concert among the vines at the beautiful Clos La Chance Winery on Wednesday, July 13. The Gilroy Garlic Festival Association has raised more than $12 million for community groups and charities since 1979.

Carmel Bach Festival

America's most iconic Bach festival, the Carmel Bach Festival, celebrates its 84th season in 2022 with 15 days of performances, talks and educational events. As always, the focus is not only on J.S. Bach, but also on the many artists he influenced, such as Handel, Mozart, Brahms and more. Musicians from around the world perform […]

Friday Night Music Series

Free live music at the Downtown Morgan Hill Amphitheater, each Friday from June 17 through September 2nd! Enjoy Bay Area headliners with local food and drink vendors, dancing, and fun for all ages.

Monterey Car Week 2022

Carmel-by-the-Sea is an ideal home base as Monterey Car Week 2022 is filled with activities and events taking place all around the Monterey Peninsula from August 12-21. Monterey Car Week features nearly 30 car events including car shows, races, auctions, arts and lectures.

Gilroy Rodeo

The Gilroy Rodeo is a treasured tradition in Santa Clara County that is returning to the community again for wild west action and family fun! Join us during the “Second Weekend in August” every year for your favorite rodeo events plus live music, food, shopping, and more.

Prancing Peonies Car Show

Carmel-by-the-Sea welcomes back this all-female-owned car show! Prancing Ponies provides an opportunity for women car enthusiasts to inspire girls to pursue careers in STEM and to explore leadership in the automotive industry. The proceeds from this fundraiser will go directly to low-income women who seek to attend workshops and seminars to support their leadership growth […]

Harvest Festival at Guglielmo Winery

The Guglielmo Family invites you to join their 29th Annual Harvest Festival Celebration on Saturday, August 20th, beginning at 3 PM – 9:30 PM. Winery Games, Grape Stomp, Pasta, BBQ, Delicious Desserts, Live Music, Blessing of the Vines, Raffle Prizes, and Dancing

Boots and Brews Country Music Fest – Morgan Hill

Boots & Brews Country Music Festival - Morgan Hill/Silicon Valley is Morgan Hill’s biggest music festival of the year! This Saturday, September 10th event is all about Friends, Cold Beer and Great Country Music! Grab your best dancing boots and get ready for an amazing Country lineup! Food from Local food vendors and ice cold […]

Sidewalk Saturdays

The Sidewalk Saturdays weekly makers’ market returns to Downtown Morgan Hill for the season 9/10 – 11/26. Visit this outdoor pop-up marketplace to shop handmade goodies from local small retailers and artists. Located right next to the weekly farmers market, Sidewalk Saturdays is the best place to find locally crafted gifts, jewelry, plants, clothing, kitchen […]