Calendar of Events 2008
July 5&6 - The Scottish Society of the
Monterey Peninsula and the Salinas Jaycees present
the 41st Annual Scottish Games & Celtic Festival. The
festival will feature a wide variety of Scottish and Irish musicians,
massed pipe bands on parade, Scottish and Highland dancers, British
food and crafts, thrilling athletic events and much, much more.
For more information and times call 831-647-6311 or go
to www.montereyscotgames.com
July 4 - Monterey Community Fourth of July Parade. 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 9:15p.m.
831-646-3866
www.monterey.org
July 4 - Living History Day in Old Monterey.
Find out what life was like lving in Monterey in the 1840s
at the historic Cooper-Molera Adobe. Meet a gardener, cook, rancher,
soldier and more. Activities and fun for all ages. 831-657-6348
or
www.monterey.org
July 4 - Spreckels 4th of July Celebration. An
old-fashioned 4th of July celebration for the whole family. A grand
parade of children along 3rd Street, live music, craft fair, food
booths, and more in downtown Spreckels. 831-455-2211
July - 61st Annual Obon Festival
in Seaside. This annual event at the Monterey Peninsula Buddhist
Temple features Japanese food, cultural exhibits, and traditional
dancing, honoring the spirits of the departed. 831-372-8181 www.seaside-sandcity.com
July 17-20 - California Rodeo Salinas. The
California Rodeo Salinas promises thrills for the entire family.
Top pro competition in steer wrestling, bull riding, calf roping,
bareback bronco riding, and barrel racing. Enjoy parades, night
shows and great food. 800-771-8807 or www.carodeo.com
July 18-20 - Red Bull U.S. Grand Prix and
MotoGP World Championship at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca.
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. For more information call
800-327-SECA or www.laguna-seca.com
July 25-27 - Gilroy Garlic Festival. 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. 408-842-1625 or
www.gilroygarlicfestival.com
July 31 - August 2- Spirit West Coast Laguna
Seca Recreation Area. Spirit West Coast is the premier
annual Christian music festival on the West Coast. Enjoy over 60
performers, camping and activities for all ages at Laguna Seca Recreation
Area. Call 831-443-5399 or www.spiritwestcoast.org
 
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