Soul of CA

Farmers Market King City
2026-06-24 15:00 - 19:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Downtown Hollister, Hollister, CA, United States
Summer is in full form and the harvests are coming in fast and furious. Hope you are getting out to the markets and enjoying the beast of the local produce and artisan creations. If not, you are really missing out. You don’t have to wake up early, but you can if you want to get to an early Market. There are several markets listed at https://www.everyonesharvest.org You may notice there are times for early birds and late risers.

Farmers Market Santa Cruz (downtown)
2026-06-24 13:00 - 17:00 | Cedar & Lincoln Sts., Santa Cruz, CA, United States

Farmers Market Natividad Hospital
2026-06-24 10:00 - 15:30 | Natividad Hospital, E. Laurel Dr., Salinas, United States

Farmers Market Monterey
2026-06-23 16:00 - 19:00 | Downtown Monterey, Monterey, CA, United States

Farmers Market E. Alisal (Salinas)
2026-06-23 11:00 - 15:00 | WIC Office, 632 E. Alisal St., Salinas, CA, United States

Farmers Market The Barnyard
2026-06-23 09:00 - 13:00 | The Barnyard, Barnyard Shopping Center, Carmel by the Sea, CA, United States

Farmers Market Pacific Grove
2026-06-22 15:00 - 19:00 | Downtown Pacific Grove, Lighthouse Avenue, Pacific Grove , CA, 93950, United States

San Benito Rodeo and Horse Show
2026-06-21 13:00 - 17:00 | Bolado Park, Highway 25, Hollister, CA, United States
All the lead up to today brings you to the actual event at Bolado Park, just south of town. Come on out for a big time at a small town rodeo. All the thrills and fun without the crowds. Check out the details and more info at https://www.sanbenitocountyrodeo.com

Farmers Market Carmel Valley
2026-06-21 10:00 - 14:00 | Carmel Valley Village, Carmel Valley, CA, United States
Summer will officially be here soon and that means that the markets are even fuller than before with the local bounty. Fresh veggies and fruit are in abundance. The variety of local produce is amazing. You can come out and appreciate the work that has gone into creating all this wonderfulness and get to meet the people who do that work. They have good ideas about how to prepare the foods in interesting ways. Check them out. More sites and dates are available at https://www.montereycfb.com

Farmers Market Marina
2026-06-21 10:00 - 14:00 | Marina Village Shopping Center, Marina

Farmers Market Live Oak
2026-06-21 09:00 - 13:00 | Mission St & Western, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

Farmers Market Del Monte Mall
2026-06-21 08:00 - 12:00, 2026-06-19 08:00 - 12:00 | Del Monte Shopping Center, Munras Ave., Monterey, CA, 93940, United States

Coffee with the Herd
2026-06-21 07:30 - 09:00 | beyond liberty, 185 Dans Dr., La Selva Beach, CA, United States
Maybe you need a break from the world around you. Try this. Have some coffee with the horses at Beyond Liberty. Relax and get into the horse world and come out with a funny smell on your shoes and lightness in your spirit. More info is at https://www.beyondlibertyandpmr.as.me

Boots on the Pitch
2026-06-20 19:00 - 21:30 | Cardinale Stadium, CSUMB campus, Marina, CA, United States
It’s the bringing together of the Monterey Bay Football Club and the California Rodeo in Salinas. One of the few events acknowledging the mutual existence of Salinas and the “Peninsula”. Take advantage of this. Come on out and watch the fun on the Pitch. Probably no players will be wearing any cowboy boots, but you never know. More info and tickets are at https://www.carodeo.com

Taste of the Festival
2026-06-20 15:00 - 17:00 | Bargetto Winery, 700-G Cannery Row, Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
The festival in question is the Cabrillo Music Festival. The kickoff is at Bargetto Winery and features music by the Friction Quartet, food and wine from local sources, and an auction of wonderful things. The sponsors promise many premiers of music, local , national, and world. More information is at https://www.cabrillomusic.org

Joaquin Murieta (Talk and book signing)
2026-06-20 14:00 - 15:00 | California First Theater, Pacific St., Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
The award winning historic author, John Boessenecker, has written a new book about the colorful historic character, Joaquin Murrieta. He will be discussing the history of the “Robin Hood” of California and his legacy. Come an find out a lot more about this man and thimes in which he lived. More information is available by calling 831-649-2907

San Benito Saddle Horse Parade
2026-06-20 11:00 - 12:30 | Downtown Hollister, Hollister, CA, United States
It’s the time of year for parades of every sort. Here we have a saddle horse oriented one. But it is not limited to just horses. Come and find out what lies in store for you in downtown Hollister. In addition, there are many lovely shops and restaurants for the post parade. Details are at https://www.sanbenitorodeo.com And tomorrow is the Rodeo.

Monterey Rock & Rod Festival
2026-06-20 10:00 - 18:00 | Custom House Plaza, 5 Custom House Plaza, Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
Thee will be four bands to supply the “rock” part of the title and over 100 vehicles to be the “rod”. You can come out and be part of the fun and enjoyment of these two American past times. Although if you are not accustomed to the weather in Monterey in June, you may want to bring a sweatshirt. If you forget, there will be some available for purchase. More details are at https://www.whatsupmonterey.com

Farmers Market Salinas (downtown)
2026-06-20 09:00 - 14:00 | Downtown Salinas, 1 Main St., Salinas, CA, 93901, United States

Farmers Market Santa Cruz (West)
2026-06-20 09:00 - 13:00 | 15th & East Cliff, Santa Cruz, United States

Farmers Market Aptos
2026-06-20 08:00 - 12:00 | Cabrillo College Aptos Campus, Cabrillo College 6500 Soquel Ave., Aptos, CA, 95003, United States

Movie on the Beach (Ferris Bueller's Day Off)
2026-06-19 21:00 - 23:00 | Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, 400 Beach St., Santa Cruz, CA, United States
Why not take a break with Ferris? Can you believe it was 40 years ago? The Boardwalk is showing movies on the Beach and you are invited. There are a few simple things to know and they are easily learned at https://www.beachboardwalk.com

Mercado Popular Salinas Sports Complex
2026-06-19 16:00 - 21:00 | Salinas Sports Complex, N. Main Street, Salinas , CA, United States

Farmers Market Watsonville
2026-06-19 14:00 - 19:00 | Downtown Watsonville, Downtown Plaza, Watsonville, CA, 95076, United States

Farmers Market Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital
2026-06-19 12:00 - 17:00 | Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital, Romie Lane , Salinas , CA, United States

Ferrari Challenge
2026-06-19 - 2026-06-21 | Laguna Seca Raceway, Highway 68 , Monterey, CA, United States
The track at Laguna Seca hosts an amazing variety of races from Indy cars to vintage racers restored to perfection. Included in this area the Superbike motorcycles and even some bicycles from time to time. This event is obviously featuring the Ferrari mark. The cars will represent many eras of the Ferrari company. Nothing like watching them tear around the world famous track. More info is at https://www.weathertechraceway.com

A Piece of the Ocean
2026-06-18 18:00 - 20:00 | National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center, 35 Pacific Ave., Santa Cruz, CA, 95060, United States
No, it’s not a bucket of water! The artist, Nicholas Ta, has created examples of marine life using a 3D Printer. The exhibit kicks off today and will last until September 8th. Find out more about this interesting display at https://www.montereybay.noaa.gov

Farmers Market Soledad
2026-06-18 16:00 - 20:00 | Downtown Soledad, Soledad, United States

Farmers Market Castroville
2026-06-18 15:00 - 19:00 | Castroville Recreation Center, 11261 Crane St., Castroville, CA, United States
