Events

This annual festival consists of four days of films, speakers, panels, theater, and bus or walking tours. The National Steinbeck Center honors the great 20th-century writer John Steinbeck (1902-1968) and is situated in, Monterey, the town where the author was born.
Phone: 831.796.3833
http://www.steinbeck.org/

Fly high at this annual event which celebrates kite flying, hang gliding and all sorts of wind-orientated activities. The 13th annual Festival of the Winds will take place at the Marina State Beach on the Monterey Bay. Festival to include kite flying, hang gliding, skim boarding, food and beverage, live music, kite making, demonstrations and much more! (No phone listed)
http://www.marinafestival.com/

Gallery events, lectures, receptions and demonstrations at several art galleries in addition to a plein air painting competition. Outdoor art show at Devendorf Park featuring bronze, glass, stone, marble and acrylic sculptures.(No phone listed)
http://www.carmelartfestival.org/

Ferrari Racing Days return to Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca with three full days of racing with the Ferrari 458 Challenge along with historic Formula 1 cars and Corse Clienti programs. The Ferrari Challenge series allows Ferrari owners the opportunity to compete wheel-to-wheel while providing Ferrari enthusiasts the chance to watch the Prancing Horse run in their natural environment – the race track. (No phone listed)
http://www.mazdaraceway.com/

The annual festival was envisioned as a fun and entertaining way to raise much-needed funds for Gateway Center of Monterey County, Inc. Food and vendor arcades aplenty will be on-site for your eating, drinking, and shopping pleasure. Tickets are available on line or at the gate each day of the festival. Children 5 and under are admitted free of charge. (No phone number)
http://www.montereyrockrod.com/index.html