July 1
Caber Parade Celtic Week Kickoff
Carmel
831-633-4444
www.montereyscotgames.com
Kick off Monterey County Celtic Week with performances by the award-winning Monterey Bay Pipe Band and Highland Dancers at Devendorf Park and along Ocean Avenue in downtown Carmel.

July 4
Community Fourth of July Parade
Monterey
831-646-3866
www.monterey.org
The day starts at 10a.m. with a gala parade down Alvarado Street, followed by a barbecue picnic and live music on the lawn before historic Colton Hall and fireworks over Monterey Bay at 9:15 p.m.

July 3-26
Seaside History Exhibit
Seaside
831-899-6811
www.ci.seaside.ca.us/art_commission.html
Don’t miss this exhibit at Seaside City Hall’s Walter Lee Avery Art Gallery. Focused on creating awareness of the rich historical legacy of Seaside’s diverse population, the exhibit features photographs, ephemera, art, and artifacts that represent the African Americans, Filipino Americans, Japanese Americans, and Mexican Americans who have lived in Seaside since its incorporation to present day.

July 4
Living History Day in Old Monterey
Monterey
831-657-6348
www.monterey.org
Travel back in time and find out what life was like in the 1840s. At the historic Cooper-Molera Adobe you will meet a gardener, cook, rancher, soldier and more. Or, try your hand at bowling. Activities and fun for all ages.

July 4
Spreckels 4th of July Celebration
Spreckels
831-455-2211
An old-fashioned 4th of July celebration for the whole family starts off with a 10K run, a One-Mile Race for kids under 12, and a grand parade of children along 3rd Street. Live music, Fireman’s Muster, craft fair, food booths, and more!

July 4-26
Films in the Forest
Carmel
Tel: 831-626-1681
www.foresttheaterguild.org
Weeknight screenings at the Outdoor Forest Theater of favorite films for kids, families and friends. Bring a cushion and a cuddly throw, plus your own picnic or popcorn!

July 5
Monterey County Celtic Week Pub Night
Monterey
831-633-4444
www.montereyscotgames.com
Enjoy outstanding performances by the award-winning, world-renowned bagpipe and drum instructors from Scotland’s National Piping Centre at the Mucky Duck Pub located at 479 Alvarado in Downtown Monterey. 7 p.m. – 9 p.m.

July 5-31
Carmel Art Association Group Shows
Carmel
831-624-6176
www.carmelart.org
The Carmel Art Association presents a group show in the Beardsley Room featuring three award-winning artists with distinct styles and subject matters: Roianne Hart showcases watercolor florals, figures and landscapes with a summer theme; Gerard Martin’s most recent oils portray California ranch landscapes with horses and barnyard animals, and Peggy Jelmini features impressionistic and abstract landscapes in oil and watercolor. The Gallery Showcase in the Segal Room features Reed Farrington, whose newest loosely-painted oils are a continuing progression of his “swimmer series” and Keith Lindberg, who showcases figurative works saturated with vivid color in oil on canvas.

July 6
Monterey County Celtic Week Celtic Concert
Pebble Beach
831-633-4444
www.montereyscotgames.com
Treat yourself to outstanding performances by the award-winning, world-renowned bagpipe and drum instructors from Scotland’s National Piping Centre, as well as the Allison Barnes Academy of Irish Dance and the White Spot Youth Pipe Band from Vancouver, Canada.

July 7-8
Old Monterey Plein Air Painting and Art Promenade
Monterey
831-655-8070
www.oldmonterey.org
Watch painters busy at work in the lanes and byways all around Old Monterey during this week-long celebration. Sunday, the art is on display and for sale following a judged competition.

July 7-8
40th Annual Scottish Games and Celtic Festival
Toro Park, Monterey-Salinas Hwy
831-647-6311
www.montereyscotgames.com
Festival celebrating Scottish and Irish traditions and culture, featuring bagpiping and drumming, clans, British food, special entertainment and exciting competitions in Highland and Irish dancing, pipe bands and athletics.

July 8
Blues and Art in the Park
Seaside
831-899-6805
www.ci.seaside.ca.us
Celebrate a 20 year tradition of Blues and Art in the park as Sunday Blues at Laguna Grande Park in Seaside kicks off its 2007 season with performances by Sunday Blues All-Star Band “Featuring Lee Durley” and Barbara Morrison. Free to the public!

July 8
Carmel Heritage Society Annual House Tour
Carmel
831-624-4447
www.carmelheritage.org/NewIndex.asp?target=Events
Each year, the Carmel Heritage Society makes it possible for the public to visit a small selection of homes representative of Carmel’s heritage. This year’s tour includes the remarkable Frank Lloyd Wright house, the new, spacious “Carefree Sur Mer”, and the redwood studio-home built in 1905 by distinguished photographer Arnold Genthe. The 2007 tour also includes one of the oldest homes in Carmel, built in 1888 for Davenport Bromfield, Carmel’s first land surveyor.

July 8
61st Annual Obon Festival
Seaside
831-372-8181
www.seaside-sandcity.com/NewIndex.asp?target=Events
This annual event at the Monterey Peninsula Buddhist Temple features Japanese food, cultural exhibits, and traditional dancing, honoring the spirits of the departed.

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July 14-August 4
Carmel Bach Festival
Carmel
831-624-2046
www.bachfestival.org
America’s preeminent festival of Baroque music will celebrate its 68th season with 100 musicians from around the world, performing in venues including Sunset Center, Carmel Mission Basilica, Church in the Forest, Pebble Beach, and All Saints Church, Carmel.

July 15
Blues and Art in the Park
Seaside
831-899-6805
www.ci.seaside.ca.us
Celebrate a 20 year tradition of Blues and Art in the park as Sunday Blues at Laguna Grande Park in Seaside continues its 2007 season with performances by Red Beans and Rice and the Kenny Neal Band. Free to the public!

July 17-22
Pebble Beach Equine Festival
Pebble Beach
831-624-2756
www.ridepebblebeach.com
Fun-filled and light-hearted getaway for those who love horses.

July 19
3rd Annual Monterey Friends of the Library Chocolate and Wine Tasting Benefit
Monterey
831-373-1241
Sample a variety of wines produced in Monterey County and savor delicious chocolate cakes, brownies, candies, cookies, fondues, ice creams, molé and other goodies courtesy of local restaurants and bakeries. Event features live music and door prizes and all proceeds go to support the purchase of books and other library needs.

July 20-21
Race Nights On The Row
Monterey
831-657-6484
www.canneryrow.com
Motorcycle enthusiasts will enjoy this event recognized for bringing global motorcyclists together to showcase their bikes on Cannery Row during the Red Bull U.S. Grand Prix. Live music and dancing and world-class cuisine provide endless fun and entertainment after an exciting day at the races! Don’t miss the Budweiser Clydesdales as they kick off the celebration with an old-fashioned equestrian trot down ‘The Row.

July 20-22
Red Bull U.S. Grand Prix and MotoGP World Championship
Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca
800-327-SECA
www.laguna-seca.com
One of the top events in international motorcycling, the MotoGP World Championship races into Monterey when Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca hosts the Red Bull U.S. Grand Prix.

July 19-22
California Rodeo Salinas
Salinas
800-771-8807
www.carodeo.com
The California Rodeo Salinas promises edge-of-your-seat thrills for the entire family. Top pro competition in steer wrestling, bull riding, tie-down roping, bareback bronco riding, and barrel racing. Enjoy parades, night shows and great food.

July 22
Blues and Art in the Park
Seaside
831-899-6805
www.ci.seaside.ca.us
Celebrate a 20 year tradition of Blues and Art in the park as Sunday Blues at Laguna Grande Park in Seaside continues its 2007 season with performances by Free Sound and the Chris Cain Band. Free to the public!

July 24-29
Pebble Beach Equestrian Classic I
Pebble Beach
831-624-2756
www.ridepebblebeach.com
The Equestrian Classics host competitors from all over the U.S., Canada and Mexico for two weeks of spectacular show jumping highlighted by special events, wine tasting and family fun.

July 27-29
Gilroy Garlic Festival
Gilroy (San Benito County)
408-842-1625
www.gilroygarlicfestival.com
Gourmet garlic food fair with arts and crafts, cooking demonstrations, children’s area, three stages of musical entertainment and booths serving up foods laced with over two tons of garlic.

July 28-29
Monterey Summer of Love Festival
Monterey County Fairgrounds
1-800-485-4959
www.summer67.com
Celebrate the 40th anniversary of the iconic music events of the Summer of Love on the same stage where the famous Monterey Pop Festival rocked the world in 1967. Enjoy incredible musical acts including Riders on the Storm (Robbie Krieger & Ray Manzarek’s latest version of The Doors), Jefferson Starship, Quicksilver Messenger Service, and many more!

July 29
Blues and Art in the Park
Seaside
831-899-6805
www.ci.seaside.ca.us
Celebrate a 20 year tradition of Blues and Art in the park as Sunday Blues at Laguna Grande Park in Seaside continues its 2007 season with performances by the Dennis Murphy Band and Maria Muldaur and the Red Hot Bluesiana Band. Free to the public!

July 29
Moss Landing Antique Street Fair
Moss Landing
831-633-4501
www.mosslandingchamber.com/special_events/street_fair.html
Stroll through this historic fishing village to browse through thousands of antiques and collectibles brought here by over 200 dealers from all over the West Coast, to say nothing of the 20 permanent antique shops.