Buellton Brew Fest

The Buellton Brew Fest is celebrating its 10th year and will feature over 50 breweries, wineries and spirits and live entertainment, food trucks, and lawn games. This event continues to be one of the best beer festivals on the Central Coast, and kicks off the Central Coast beer festival season. Plan to spend a weekend […]

29th Winemakers’ Celebration

CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA - Over 100 wines made from 42 different varietals will be available for sampling at the Winemakers' Celebration. Guests will also have the rare opportunity to ask questions and discuss the wines with the winemakers themselves. The Monterey County Vintners & Growers Association hosts the county's signature wine event, the Winemakers' Celebration, showcasing the […]

27th Annual Carmel Art Festival

Combining plein-air painting and live sculpting with exhibits, sales and lots of live music, the Carmel Art Festival takes over Devendorf Park for three days. Artists create their exhibition paintings outdoors on Wednesday and Thursday all around the Monterey Peninsula, bringing them to Devendorf Park on Friday afternoon for judging. The public can view and […]

Santa Maria BBQ Festival

Sample the barbecue fare and vote for your favorite “cuers,” while you enjoy live music, games and a variety of beers from local brewery, Figueroa Mountain Brewing Company. This event benefits Santa Maria’s Kiwanis for Kids “Back to School Shopping” event and is from 12 pm to 4 pm at Pioneer Park.

Get into Your Sanctuary Photo Contest

Share your visit to Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary and Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary in the 2022 Get Into Your Sanctuary Photo Contest May 27, 2022 through September 5, 2022 (Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day weekend) Welcome all photographers, regardless of skill level or experience, to participate in the 2022 Get Into Your […]

Art in the Park

Art in the Park is an annual tradition (recurring over Memorial Day, 4th of July and Labor Day weekends) started by the Morro Bay art community to give artists and artisans a place to showcase and sell their work. As you enter the city on Morro Bay Boulevard, cast your eyes to City Park and […]

I Madonnari Italian Street Painting Festival

Madonnari, meaning “street painter” in Italian, celebrates art and artists of all ages as they decorate the streets of Old Mission Santa Barbara with beautiful images. Held over Memorial Day Weekend, this annual event is the first street painting festival of its kind in the Western Hemisphere and benefits fine art education in public schools […]

Gilroy Wine Stroll

The Gilroy Wine Stroll is BACK! Come out to enjoy the afternoon with friends and family. Local wineries will have pour stations set up in local businesses throughout Gilroy’s historic downtown district. Sip and stroll and enjoy the charming shops, restaurants, and live music. Ticket pricing includes Wine Stroll glass, snack bag, tasting notes, music, […]

SLO Greek Festival

SLO Greek Festival, June 4-5, 2022. 11 am to 7 pm, Saturday and Sunday. Madonna Expo Center, admission and parking are free! Be transported to Greece, authentic Greek food and pastry. Beer and local wine. Greek music and dancing. Performances by traditional Greek dance groups. Hellenic cultural booths, community booths, marketplace with unique gifts and […]

Savor San Benito Summer Series

Celebrate the diverse and dynamic businesses of San Benito County all summer long! The San Benito County Chamber and Foundation presents the Savor San Benito Summer Series 2022 at Swank Farms, The Experience, 4751 Pacheco Pass Highway in Hollister! Join us the first Sunday of every month between June and September, (June 5, July 3, […]

Vines & Vibes Summer Concert Series at Guglielmo Winery

Warm weather, great wines, fabulous music, and lots of fun – that’s the description of Guglielmo Winery’s “Vines & Vibes” Summer Concert Series. Relax in the shade of our large canopy, enjoy Guglielmo’s award-winning wine, bring a picnic dinner or purchase a great meal from a food vendor on-site, and listen or dance to the […]

Summer Whale Watching at Ventura Harbor Village

Summer Whale Watching at Ventura Harbor Village is ON! Locating these majestic mammals often requires a longer boat ride since concentrations of feeding whales tend to occur near the western end of the Channel. Many of the large whale such as Fin, Humpback and Blue Whales are attracted to the local area during periods of […]