Soul of CA

Farmers Market Soledad (4-8)
2023-07-13 16:00 - 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Downtown Soledad, Soledad, United States
The summer is full swing by now. Lots of good food at the markets and wonderful fresh produce ready for your table. Your neighbors may well be there and the weather is more consistently fair. You can do some gift shopping as well as food for your special dinners. Come out and see for yourself. If these times, places and days do not work for you look at http://www.montereycfb.com

AHRMA Classic MotoFest
2023-07-14 - 2023-07-16 | Weather Tech Laguna Seca Raceway, 1021 Monterey Salinas Highway, Salinas, CA, United States
For those of us not “in the know” it stands for American Historic Racing Motorcycle Association. So you can expect motorcycles from 100 years ago out on the track, along with examples from just about every other era in motorcycle racing. Just walking around in the pit will be an interesting adventure. Sidecars, one cylinder, and so many other interesting variations will be on display and putting all that tech to work. More info at http://www.co.monterey.ca.us

Farmers Market Del Monte Mall (8-12)
2023-07-14 08:00 - 12:00 | Del Monte Shopping Center, Munras Ave., Monterey, CA, 93940, United States

Farmers Market Salinas Memorial Hospital (12:30-3:30)
2023-07-14 08:00 - 17:00 | CA

Rodeo Carnival
2023-07-14 15:00 - 2023-07-23 23:00 | CA
For a very long time this has been part of the California Rodeo experience. Along with all the animal oriented activities this is one that is strictly mechanical and human. All the expected amusements are here, Roller coasters, merry-go-rounds, whirling vomit machines, etc. Come on out and have some delicious carnival food and enjoy the cool nights of summer in Salinas.

Farmers Market Mercado Popular Salinas Sports Center (4-9)
2023-07-14 16:00 - 21:00 | Salinas Sports Complex, N. Main Street, Salinas , CA, United States

Summer Live Music
2023-07-14 17:00 - 19:00 | Carmel Plaza, Ocean & Mission, Carmel BTS, CA, United States
Now through the end of July the Carmel Plaza is sponsoring local bands and local restaurants for a series of performances with accompaniment of food specialties of the restaurants and wine from local wineries. This week it is the popular group, DRIVE!, and the restaurant is CRU, and the brewery Alvarado St. Brewery. Check the Website for the details, it is http://www.carmelplaza.com

Backyard Concert (Paradise Road)
2023-07-14 18:00 - 20:00 | Sol’s Treasures, 519 Broadway, King City, CA, United States
The recently opened Sol’s Treasures in King City is sponsoring a number of activities featuring local artists and musicians. This time it’s Paradise Road. More details at http://www.soltreasures.com

Little Big Town (Rodeo Kickoff Concert)
2023-07-14 19:00 - 22:00 | Salinas Rodeo Grounds, N. Main St. , Salinas , CA, 93901, United States
Little Big town is definitely one of the more successful bands in music today. With their numerous awards and nominations, 10 albums and many #1 songs their popularity is unquestioned. The rest of the bill is filled out with Jessie Finch and Claudia Hoyser. And you get to see them here in Salinas. So get your tickets, they have been on sale since December so act quickly. More info and the rest at http://www.carodeo.com

Monterey Peninsula Pride Parade
2023-07-15 08:00 - 17:00 | Downtown Monterey, Monterey, CA, United States
You may have noticed that this seems to be the wrong month. Better late than never, right? It starts at Polk St. and makes its way down Alvarado and starts at 11:00 AM. It ends with a big celebration at the Custom House Plaza, adjacent to downtown Monterey. Spread some cheer and join in the celebration of people being themselves. More info at http://www.montereypeninsulapride.org

Farmers Market Power Plant (10-2)
2023-07-15 08:00 - 17:00 | Power Plant, Highway One, Moss Landing, CA, United States

Farmers Market Salinas City Center (9-2)
2023-07-15 09:00 - 14:00 | Downtown Salinas, 1 Main St., Salinas, CA, 93901, United States

Natividad Park Cleanup
2023-07-15 10:00 - 13:00 | Natividad Creek Park, 1395 Nogal Dr. , Salinas , CA, 93905, United States
This is the biggest park in Salinas. Like everyone’s place dedicated to fun and play it needs attention from time to time. Come on out and help the folks from the Habitat Stewardship Project (formerly the Return of the Natives) to get our space looking good.

FanFest MBFC
2023-07-15 14:30 - 22:00 | Cardinale Stadium, CSUMB campus, Marina, CA, United States
Just in case you don’t know what that’s about, the Monterey Bay Football Club is presenting a double -header of soccer (football). In addition, there is a refreshment deal for families or someone who is really hungry. More details are available at http://www.montereybayfc/fanfest The stadium opens at 2:30 and the first game is at 3:00 there are fun activities until the headliners’ game at 7:00.

Farmers Market Del Monte Mall (8-12)
2023-07-16 08:00 - 12:00 | Del Monte Shopping Center, Munras Ave., Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
The summer is full swing by now. Lots of good food at the markets and wonderful fresh produce ready for your table. Your neighbors may well be there and the weather is more consistently fair. You can do some gift shopping as well as food for your special dinners. Come out and see for yourself. If these times, places and days do not work for you look at http://www.montereycfb.co

Farmers Market Marina (10-2)
2023-07-16 10:00 - 14:00 | Marina Village Shopping Center, Marina

Farmers Market Carmel Valley (10-3)
2023-07-16 10:00 - 15:00 | Carmel Valley Community Center, 25 Ford Rd., Carmel Valley, CA, 93924, United States

Blues in the Park
2023-07-16 13:00 - 16:30 | Laguna Grande Park, Canyon Del Rey Blvd., Seaside, CA, United States
City of Seaside is sponsoring its summer lineup of local musicians who can get a good boogie beat going and you get to come out and listen and shake it. Or not, it’s your tail feather. The fun goes from 1:00 until 4:30 and there is also a food truck or two to help with maintaining your energy. This week the lineup is Mark Hummel Band and Rollin’& Tumblin’.

Kiddie Kapers Parade
2023-07-16 15:00 - 17:00 | Downtown Salinas, 1 Main St., Salinas, CA, 93901, United States
An important part of the Big Week festivities is this parade. The idea is that children dress up and decorate their personal transportation, bikes and wagons etc. and parade down one of the the main streets of Salinas. There are usually hundreds of children helped by significant adults in their world. Lots of creativity is on display and some outrageously cute children. This year’s theme is “Follow Your Dreams”. You can be sure there will be many interesting takes on that idea. More info at http://www.carodeo.com

Farmers Market Pacific Grove (3-7)
2023-07-17 15:00 - 19:00 | Downtown Pacific Grove, Lighthouse Avenue, Pacific Grove , CA, 93950, United States
Maybe you haven’t had a chance to get to the nearby market. If not, you don’t know what you are missing. There is a wonderful selection of the freshest produce, from avocados to zucchini. Also there are many prepared food booths and lots of vendors selling their small batch goods. Come on out and see the bounty and enjoy the weather and probably run into a neighbor or two that you haven’t seen in a while. If these markets don’t meet your needs because of time or place, check out http://www.montereycfb.com for many more listings.

Farmers Market Barnyard (9-1)
2023-07-18 09:00 - 13:00 | The Barnyard, Barnyard Shopping Center, Carmel by the Sea, CA, United States

Farmers Market E. Alisal (11-4)
2023-07-18 11:00 - 16:00 | WIC Office, 632 E. Alisal St., Salinas, CA, United States

Farmers Market Monterey (4-7)
2023-07-18 16:00 - 19:00 | Downtown Monterey, Monterey, CA, United States

Farmers Market Natividad Hospital (11- 3:30)
2023-07-19 11:00 - 15:30 | Natividad Hospital, E. Laurel Dr., Salinas, United States

Farmers Market King City (4-7)
2023-07-19 16:00 - 19:00 | Downtown King City, King City, CA, United States

Bull Riding
2023-07-19 19:00 - 21:00 | Salinas Rodeo Grounds, N. Main St. , Salinas , CA, 93901, United States
Bet you figured that this was a Rodeo event. You’re right. It’s another example of a clear description of the activity. Come out and see how long a person can sit on top of a very animated bull. Hint, it’s not too long. http://www.carodeo.com is the place for more details about this and all the other official Rodeo activities.

Farmers Market Carmel BTS (10-2)
2023-07-20 10:00 - 14:00 | Carmel BTS, Carmel

Farmers Market CSU Monterey Bay (2-6)
2023-07-20 14:00 - 18:00 | CSUMB University Center, 4314 6th St., Marina, CA, United States

Farmers Market Seaside (3-7)
2023-07-20 15:00 - 19:00 | Laguna Grande Park, Canyon Del Rey Blvd., Seaside, CA, United States

Horse Parade (Mini version)
2023-07-20 15:00 - 2023-07-21 16:30 | E. Alisal St., Salinas , CA, 93901, United States
A smaller version of the ever-popular horse parade takes place beginning at E. Alisal St. and goes to the Rodeo Grounds.
