Annual Carmel Surfabout

The Surfabout is free to watch, or sign up to compete here: https://www.carmelsurfabout.com Since 1980, local Monterey County surfers and their families have gathered annually on the white sands of Carmel beach for a weekend of friendly surf competition. The weekend marks the only calendar dates throughout the year where our surf communities coming together […]

Live Music by Lavender Fields Band at Guglielmo Winery

Join us for our Wine Tasting Experience and enjoy the beautiful live music of the Lavender Fields Band.  They are a little Pop and Soul, a bit Country and Rock, and a touch of Folk and R&B.  Lavender Fields Band brings music that is pleasing to the ear and soothing to the soul.

Chumash Culture Day at La Purisima Mission

The Tule Village comes to life as visitors experience the blending of traditional Chumash Indian and Colonial Spanish culture. Visitors engage in activities and stories from a Chumash Native. 10am - 2pm

Juneteenth

Juneteenth Event in Solvang Park - The Solvang celebration was conceived of in 2020 by then 7-year-old Madi Wilson, creator of Madi’s Treasure Box, a nonprofit that produces "World Changer" products to promote literacy and inclusion in schools and libraries across America.

2022 Exhibits Opening Reception

Join us for the free opening reception of three new exhibits at the Museum of Ventura County! Members receive a complimentary ticket to enjoy a Bee’s Knees cocktail. Reception made possible by: Paradise Pantry, Peirano's, and Ventura Spirits All That Glitters Is Not Gold A surprising history of the 1920s and Prohibition in Ventura County. […]

Garlic City Car Show

The Garlic City Car Show is back to Gilroy after a two year "brake"! This year’s car show will take place on Saturday, June 18 from 10am-4pm in Downtown Gilroy. There will be live music, vendors, and over 200 of the coolest classic cars in Gilroy.

Summer Solstice Celebration

Savor the longest day of the year (well, a few days later) with the annual Summer Solstice celebration, complete with a lively parade, music, shopping and more. Free to attend.

Ventura County Greek Festival 2022

This event is presented by St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church and features live Greek music, folk dancing, food, delicious pastries and baklava, vendors and a kids’ play area. The food at this event is DELICIOUS!

SYV Pride Event

Gay pride will come out in Solvang June 25 when the city hosts the first Santa Ynez Valley Pride Event and Parade. Organizers Adriana Reyes of People Helping People and Golzar Meamar, CEO of SYV Pride. The event will include a festival, live band and/or DJ in Solvang Park’s gazebo, three or four food trucks, […]

Steel Drum Sundays At Ventura Harbor Village

Sway to the summer sounds of the steel drum at Ventura Harbor Village from noon-3 pm every Sunday until Labor Day weekend! Enjoy the beachy sounds while sipping on colorful cocktails or an iced coffee, wander the coastal shops, and enjoy the fresh salty sea air. Steel drummer will be located on the outdoor Seaside […]

Independence Day July 4th Fireworks

Independence Day July 4th Festivities Independence Day Parade, Festival & Fourth of July Fireworks in Solvang The parade starts at 11:00, followed by a BBQ at Solvang Park, and afternoon activities and evening fireworks at 9:00 p.m. at Old Mission Santa Ines.

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 […]