Soul of CA

Farmers Market Live Oak
2026-05-03 09:00 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Mission St & Western, Santa Cruz, CA, United States
Spring is everywhere! The markets are filling up with great fresh produce and the vendors have so much to offer. New and different veggies and fresh juicy things to munch right away. The temptations to buy everything are difficult to resist. To say nothing of the savory smells coming from the prepped food booths. Join your neighbors and enjoy a stroll through the market and find something new. A couple markets are returning this month, check them out too. More are at https://www.montereycfb.com

Farmers Market Marina
2026-05-03 10:00 - 14:00 | Marina Village Shopping Center, Marina

Farmers Market Carmel Valley
2026-05-03 10:00 - 14:00 | Mid Valley Shopping Center, 9550 Carmel Valley Rd., Carmel Valley, CA, United States

Marina Garden Tour
2026-05-03 10:00 - 15:00 | CA
Marina is a challenging place to engage in gardening. It has intermittent sunshine and lots of cool weather. Hence the tour of local gardens. How do they do it? Is the dominant question. You can look around and see what the talented Marina residents are doing with their efforts. They will fill you in on the details if you go to https://www.marinatreeandgarden.org

Tor House Spring Garden Party
2026-05-03 14:00 - 17:00 | Tor House, 26034 Ocean View Blvd., Carmel By The Sea, CA, 93923, United States
The famous Tor House and Hawk Tower are the centerpieces of the Robinson Jeffers legacy in Carmel. You can come see these landmarks and appreciate the efforts Jeffers put into the building of these structures by himself. In addition, there are the gardens and the interesting poetry that he also created. More info and tickets are available at https://www.torhouse.org

Farmers Market Pacific Grove
2026-05-04 15:00 - 18:00 | Downtown Pacific Grove, Lighthouse Avenue, Pacific Grove , CA, 93950, United States
The warmer weather and the longer days of May are yielding great bounty from our local fields and this is the time to enjoy it. Fresh produce, friendly people, and unique vendors selling wonderful things that make the best presents for the coming occasions will make for a wonderful day at the market. You won’t realize it until you come out and see for yourself. New markets have opened as of this month, don’t overlook them!

Cornhole Tournament
2026-05-04 17:00 - 21:00 | Watsonville Airport, Watsonville, CA, United States
Sponsored by the Pajaro Valley Chamber of Commerce this tourney will benefit them and several local non-profits. Come out and show off your flinging skills. Details can be found at https://www.eventbrite

Farmers Market The Barnyard
2026-05-05 09:00 - 13:00 | The Barnyard, Barnyard Shopping Center, Carmel by the Sea, CA, United States

Farmers Market E. Alisal
2026-05-05 11:00 - 16:00 | WIC Office, 632 E. Alisal St., Salinas, CA, United States

Farmers Market Monterey
2026-05-05 16:00 - 19:00 | Downtown Monterey, Monterey, CA, United States

Western Food Safety Conference
2026-05-06 08:00 - 2026-05-07 17:00 | Sherwood Community Center, N. Main St. , Salinas, CA, 93901, United States
We are all in favor of this topic, right? Maybe you aren’t going to attend but it’s nice to know that they are attending to this VERY important concern. Important, accomplished speakers and lots of networking and sharing of good ideas. More details, tickets and speakers are at https://www.westernfoodsafetyconference.com

Farmers Market Natividad Hospital
2026-05-06 11:00 - 15:30 | Natividad Hospital, E. Laurel Dr., Salinas, United States

Farmers Market Santa Cruz (downtown)
2026-05-06 13:00 - 17:00 | Cedar & Lincoln Sts., Santa Cruz, CA, United States

Farmers Market Hollister
2026-05-06 15:00 - 19:00 | Downtown Hollister, Hollister, CA, United States

Farmers Market King City
2026-05-06 16:00 - 19:00 | Downtown King City, King City, CA, United States

Farmers Market Carmel BTS
2026-05-07 10:00 - 14:00 | Carmel BTS, Carmel

Farmers Market CSU Monterey Bay
2026-05-07 14:00 - 18:00 | CSUMB University Center, 4314 6th St., Marina, CA, United States

Farmers Market Seaside
2026-05-07 15:00 - 19:00 | Laguna Grande Park, Canyon Del Rey Blvd., Seaside, CA, United States

Farmers Market Castroville
2026-05-07 15:00 - 19:00 | Castroville Recreation Center, 11261 Crane St., Castroville, CA, United States

Farmers Market Soledad
2026-05-07 16:00 - 20:00 | Downtown Soledad, Soledad, United States

Great San Juan Rib Cookoff
2026-05-08 10:00 - 2026-05-10 18:00 | Downtown San Juan Bautista, San Juan Bautista, CA, United States
The title says nearly everything, doesn’t it? More details can be found at https://www.greatsanjuanbautistaribcookoff.net . But there will be music, vendors, lots of food, and a festive atmosphere.

Farmers Market Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital
2026-05-08 12:00 - 17:00 | Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital, Romie Lane , Salinas , CA, United States

Farmers Market Watsonville
2026-05-08 14:00 - 19:00 | Downtown Watsonville, Downtown Plaza, Watsonville, CA, 95076, United States

Mercado Popular Salinas Sports Complex
2026-05-08 16:00 - 21:00 | Salinas Sports Complex, N. Main Street, Salinas , CA, United States

Roots to Gospel
2026-05-08 19:00 - 21:00 | Compass Church, 1044 S. Main St., Salinas, CA, 93901, United States
This is a one time concert by the Monterey Peninsula Voices Chorus (70 voices) and a ten piece band featuring the history of Gospel Music. They will be singing and playing the evolution of this genre for almost two hours. That’s a lot of history. Come and hear it happen at the Compass Church in Salinas. More details and ticket info are at https://www.mpvoices.org

Farmers Market Aptos
2026-05-09 08:00 - 12:00 | Cabrillo College Aptos Campus, Cabrillo College 6500 Soquel Ave., Aptos, CA, 95003, United States

Farmers Market Santa Cruz (West)
2026-05-09 09:00 - 13:00 | 15th & East Cliff, Santa Cruz, United States

Farmers Market Salinas
2026-05-09 09:00 - 14:00 | Downtown Salinas, 1 Main St., Salinas, CA, 93901, United States

Walk of Remembrance
2026-05-09 10:00 - 13:00 | Downtown Pacific Grove, Lighthouse Avenue, Pacific Grove , CA, 93950, United States
The contributions of the Asian community in the Monterey and Salinas areas is often overlooked. This is one of the efforts at reviving and restoring that oversight. Although the experience of the Asian people in the area wasn’t always happy, this event Center’s on the contributions and joy throughout the community. Sponsored by the Pacific Grove Museum, you can find more information at their website https://www.pgmuseum.org

Eric Johnson
2026-05-09 19:00 - 21:00 | Golden Bough Theater, Monte Verde St. &SW 8th Ave., Carmel by the Sea, CA, 93922, United States
Guitar Virtuoso, Johnson has won several prestigious awards and comes to town to share his artistry. More details at https://www.goldenstatetheater.com
