calendar play dates in monterey county

july
4 Fourth of July Celebration
Ring in Independence Day with a parade in
downtown Monterey, barbecue and live music
at the historic Colton Hall and fireworks over
the bay after dark. Monterey. 646-3427.

5 Scottish Games and Celtic

Festival
Through July 6. This 41st annual celebration
of all things Celtic includes a wide variety of
games, music, crafts, culture, and, of course,
kilts. Toro Park, Hwy 68 between Monterey and
Salinas. 333-0116.

13 City of Seaside Sunday Blues

in the Park
This free concert series pulls in a range
of top local and touring artists to play on the
lakeside stage while vendors populate the
perimeter of the park and picnickers fill in the
remainder. This year, the Kaye Bohler Band
and Rick Estrin and the Nightcats (formerly
Little Charlie and the Nightcats) lead things
off. Laguna Grande Park, Canyon Del Rey
Boulevard, Seaside. 899-6805.

13 Chateau Julien’s Summer

Jamboree
A special day of celebrating estate-grown
wines and local cuisine, complete with sweet
summer barbecue and live music. Chateau
Julien, Carmel Valley. 624-2600.

15 Pebble Beach Equestrian

Classic
Riders from North and South America com-
pete in world-class hunter-jumper Classic I and
Classic II, July 22-27 and July 29-Aug. 3, respec-
tively. Pebble Beach Equestrian Center, Pebble
Beach. 624-2756.

17 California Rodeo
Through July 20. One of the Salinas Valley’s
most anticipated annual events, the Rodeo
showcases some of the world’s best cowboys
and cowgirls. Salinas Sports Complex, Salinas.
(800) 771-8807.

18 Red Bull US Grand Prix

Through July 20. Offering a world-class
speed freak fix, this weekend includes the
MotoGP World Championship and AMA
Superbike Championship. Mazda Raceway
Laguna Seca, Hwy 68 between Monterey and
Salinas. (800) 327-SECA.

19 Carmel Bach Festival

Through Aug. 9. It’s not just Johann:
world-class musicians gather at some of the
Peninsula’s best concert halls to pay tribute to
California Rodeo • July 17-20 all the icons of classical music. Carmel Mission

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Basilica, Sunset Center, All Saints Church, and
the Church in the Forest. 624-2046.
19 Lynard Skynyrd in Salinas
Hell yes. Grab a six pack of Bud and a pack
of Winstons and rock out with the once and
future kings of the South. Hurry up and get
tickets—they won’t last long—and be sure to
bring your lighters for the eight-minute rendition
of “Freebird.” Salinas Sports Complex, Salinas.
800-771-8807 or 775-3100.
20 Sunday Blues Part II
Dani Page and the Shane Dwight Band get
busy and bluesy by the lake. Laguna Grande
Park, Canyon Del Rey Boulevard, Seaside.
899-6805.
22 Sand City’s West End
Celebration
Through Aug. 23. This event showcases
the developing community of young artists in
Sand City, with street performances, music,
dance, and plenty of art exhibitions. Sand City.
394-3054.
23 Feast of Lanterns Festival
Through July 26. Light up the days and
nights with a variety of family activities, cul-
minating in a grand fireworks display. Pacific
Grove. 649-8737.
25 Gilroy Garlic Festival
Through July 27. Over two tons of garlic go
to the grill during this weekend fest, complete
with live entertainment, cooking competitions,
arts and crafts, and celebrity cooking demon-
strations. But please, bring some Altoids. City
of Gilroy. (408) 842-1625.
26 PacRep’s Theatre Fest
Pacific Repertory Theatre sponsors this
gathering of local thespians for family-friendly
Carmel mission founder’s day celebration • June 28
Monterey bay blues festival • June 27-29
performances of fairy tales, historical reen-
actments, and a human chess game by the
waterfront. Custom House Plaza, Monterey.
622-0100.
27 Sunday Blues Part III
Now appearing: Honey Hush Band and the
Terry Hanck Band. Laguna Grande Park, Canyon
Del Rey Boulevard, Seaside. 899-6805.
27 Moss Landing Antique Fair
Over 200 exhibitors make this the Central
Coast’s most aticipated annual antique shows.
Plenty of food vendors and other activities on
hand. Downtown Moss Landing. 633-4501.
31 Spirit West Coast
Through Aug. 2. Rock out for Jesus with
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the Newsboys, Jars of Clay, and over 40 other
bands at this two-day Christian-music blowout.
Camping available. Laguna Seca Recreation
Area, Hwy 68 between Monterey and Salinas.
443-5399.
august
2 Monterey BeerFest
A dream come true for any true beer drinker:
50 different breweries offer just about every dif-
ferent kind of beer you could imagine. There’s
also live music and an array of food vendors.
Cheers to that. Monterey County Fairgrounds,
Monterey. 373-2843.
2 Carmel Valley Fiesta
Through Aug. 3. Train rides, entertainment,
food and wine liven up the idyllic rustic com-
munity. Carmel Valley. 659-4502.
2 Turkish Festival
Through Aug. 3. Belly dancing, live music,
Turkish food and arts, and activities for the kids.
Custom House Plaza, Monterey. 646-1916.
3 Sunday Blues Part IV
Today Wicked Sons Band and the Curtis
Salgado Band keep the free music flowing.
Laguna Grande Park, Canyon Del Rey Boulevard,
Seaside. 899-6805.
7 Steinbeck Festival
Through Aug. 10. Lectures, performanc-
es and tours to John Steinbeck’s haunts to
celebrate Salinas’ favorite son. This year’s
theme is Steinbeck and Mexico. National
Steinbeck Center and other locations, Salinas.
775-4721.
9 Annual Winemakers’
Celebration
Over 45 local wineries offer educational
seminars, silent auctions, and pour their favor-
ite varietals while local bands provide the
soundtrack. Custom House Plaza, Monterey.
375-9400.
10 Seaside Sunday Blues Part V
Local legends The Chicano All Stars open
for Lydia Pense and Cold Blood for another
free Sunday set or several. Laguna Grande
Park, Canyon Del Rey Boulevard, Seaside.
899-6805.
12 Monterey County Fair
Through Aug. 17. Carnival rides, art and
activities, and three stages of music. This
year features performances by ‘80s favorite
Loverboy, as well as the Kupalo Ukrainian
Dance Ensemble. And there’s always the Junior
Livestock auction. Monterey Fairgrounds,
Monterey. 372-5863.
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13 Blackhawk Classic Car
Exposition/Sale
Through Aug. 17. Antique, classic, and cus-
tom cars go on display and to the auction block.
Pebble Beach. (925) 736-3444.
15 Concorso Italiano
The sponsors like to call it a celebration of
Italian styles. But you won’t be savoring the lat-
est designs for cappuccino or leather furniture
at this event. With top-of-the-line Lamborghinis,
Alfa Romeos, Maseratis, Fiats and Ferraris all
in display, it’s a visit to the heights of Italian
engineering with an emphasis on engines.
Marina Airport, Marina. (425) 742-0632.
15 Monterey Historic
Automobile Races
Through Aug. 17. In this 35th annual event,
more than 400 vintage racecars from a vari-
ety of makers hit the track for three days’
worth of races. Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca,
Hwy 68 between Monterey and Salinas. (800)
327-SECA.
Comedy of Errors shows at
the Outdoor Forest Theater.
622-0100.
5 Cherry’s Jubilee
Through Sept. 7. Cars
manufactured prior to 1972
are displayed alongside food
and entertainment offerings.
Laguna Seca Raceway, Hwy 68
between Monterey and Salinas.
759-1836.
this celebration, so grab the yarmulke and get
to shvitzing. Congregation Beth Israel, Carmel 5 Festa Italia/Santa Rosalia
Valley. 624-2015. Festival
Through Sept 7. Monterey celebrates its rich
25 The 2008 Wal-Mart First Tee Italian heritage with music, food, bocce ball
competitions, arts and crafts. Custom House
Open At Pebble Beach
Through Aug 31. Champion tour players, Plaza, Monterey. 625-9623.
along with juniors and amateurs from across
the country, tee it up at the place Golf Magazine 12 Seagate Triathlon
calls the world’s best public golf course. Pebble Through Sept. 14. Sprint and Olympic
Events. Triathletes compete in course near
Beach. 649-1533.
Lovers Point, Pacific Grove. 373-0678.

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17 Seaside Sunday Blues Part VI
John “Broadway” Tucker and E.C. Scott and
her Band share the bill for the summer series’
closing show. Laguna Grande Park, Canyon Del
Rey Boulevard, Seaside. 899-6805.
17 57th Annual Concours
D’elegance
Easily one of the best car shows in the
world, the Concours takes over Pebble Beach
for a showcase event of the multi-day car expe-
rience. This year’s event will feature Lancia
and Lamborghini and honor General Motors’
centennial. Pebble Beach. 622-1700.
24 Jewish Food Festival And
Crafts Fair
Foods, crafts, and dancing are all part of
29 Monterey Bay
Reggaefest
Through Aug. 31. Feel-
good festival features music,
ethnic arts and authentic
Caribbean food. Monterey
Fairgrounds, Monterey.
394-6534.
30 Corn Crazy at
Earthbound Farm
Crafts, a maze, cooking
demonstrations, a scaven-
ger hunt, train rides, farm
tours, lots of popcorn, and
a corn-on-the-cob-eating
contest celebrate one of
the most famous mem-
bers of the grass family.
Earthbound Farm, Carmel
Valley. 625-6219.
31 Greek Festival
Through Sept. 2. Enough Greek food, danc-
ing, arts and crafts to make Zorba proud.
Custom House Plaza, Monterey. 424-4434.
3 Passport to Cherries Jubilee
A car-motorcycle show takes over Oldtown
Salinas while local restaurants roll out some
samples of their finest fare. Throughout Oldtown
Salinas, 758-0725.
september
5 Carmel Shakespeare Festival
Through Oct. 19. Troilus and Cressida plays
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looms to truly treasure. Green ones, red ones,
black ones—a rainbow of 300 gourmet toma-
toes for the tasting, plus food from 50 chefs.
Quail Lodge, Carmel Valley. (888) 989-8171.
19 Taste of the Valley
Food and wine festival pays tribute to the
agricultural splendor of Salinas Valley. National
Steinbeck Center, Salinas. 424-7611.
20 Otter Days at the Aquarium
Through Sept. 21. Perhaps the cutest thing
on the face of the planet, the sea otter is syn-
onymous with the Monterey Bay, and even the
mascot for the local Cal State U. Experience
them up-close during this celebration of every-
thing otter. Monterey Bay Aquarium, Monterey.
(800) 840-4880.
21 Monterey Jazz Festival
Three days, nine stages, and 40,000 people.
The oldest continuous jazz fest on planet fea-
tures Diana Krall, Dave Brubeck, and Ornette
Coleman. Also performing is this year’s artist-
in-residence, Christian McBride, and a constel-
lation of high school all star bands. Monterey
Fairgrounds, Monterey. (925) 275-9255.
27 California International
Airshow
Through Sept. 28. The US Air Force
Thunderbirds and other world-class, diversely
talented aerobats perform an air extravaganza
that includes an unprecedented night show.
Salinas Airport, Salinas. (888) 845-SHOW.

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october
2 PEBBLE BEACH EQUESTRIAN FALL
CLASSIC
Through Oct. 5. Pebble Beach Equestrian
Center, Pebble Beach. 624-2756.
2 TASTE OF CARMEL
Through Oct. 5. Carmel restaurants and win-
eries show off their wares. Also live and silent
auctions, entertainment. Rio Road and Lausen
Drive, Carmel. 624-2522.
4 BUTTERFLY PARADE
Schoolchildren from Pacific Grove, aka
Butterflytown USA, honor the annual return
of the Monarch butterflies. Downtown Pacific
Grove. 646-6540.
10 ROBINSON JEFFERS FESTIVAL
Through Oct. 12. Reenactments, readings,
theater and music pay tribute to the early
20th-century Big Sur poet. Tor House and Hawk
Tower, Carmel. 624-1813.
10 17TH ANNUAL JADE
FESTIVAL
Through Oct. 12. Vendors of
jade and gems showcase through-
out three days of music and food.
Big Sur. (805) 927-5574.
11 COLUMBUS DAY ON
THE BAY
Through Oct. 12. Arts and
crafts, food and music to cel-
ebrate the founding of the New
World. Custom House Plaza,
Monterey. 655-8070.
12 FIESTA DEL MAR
The Aquarium’s annual
celebration of Latin American culture and
ocean conservation. Monterey Bay Aquarium,
Monterey. (800) 840-4880.
16 MONTEREY WINE FESTIVAL
The aquarium opens the doors of its Grand
Tasting Room and offers over 300 different
local wines. Monterey Bay Aquarium, Monterey.
(800) 422-0251.
17 MONTEREY SPORTS CAR
CHAMPIONSHIP
Through Oct. 19. Fast cars. Challenging
world-class racetrack. Good times. Mazda
Raceway Laguna Seca, Hwy 68 between
Monterey and Salinas. (800) 327-SECA.
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TWO
Just in case you haven’t had your fill,
the Wine Festival moves to the Fairgrounds
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and doubles its selection—that’s right, over
600 different varietals. Monterey Fairgrounds,
Monterey. (800) 422-0251.
18 EARTHBOUND FARM HARVEST
FESTIVAL
Pumpkin-rolling contests, needle-in-the-
haystack searches and hay rides with beautiful
Belgian horses mark a magical time of year.
Earthbound Farm, Carmel Valley. 625-6219.
25 BIG SUR RIVER RUN
Both the 10K foot race and the 5K walk
wind through Big Sur redwoods and along the
famous river. Big Sur. 624-4112.
25 PACREP’S FALL FEST
Through Oct. 26. An exhibition of local art-
ist’s wares plus food and live music. Custom
House Plaza, Monterey. 622-0100.
25 CARMEL’S 92ND BIRTHDAY PARTY
Kicks off with a parade, followed by a BBQ
with live music at the Sunset Theater. Bring
your costumes.
29 PEBBLE BEACH EQUESTRIAN
CHAMPIONSHIPS
Through Nov. 2. Pebble Beach Equestrian
Center, Pebble Beach. 624-2756.
31 NEPENTHE’S HALLOWEEN
BAL MASQUE
Come to dine and dance beneath the moon
on the terrace of Nepenthe, one of Big Sur’s
signature dining spots, at the annual masked
costume party. Proceeds benefit the Big Sur
volunteer fire brigade. Nepenthe Restaurant,
Big Sur. 667-2345.
31 BREW WITH A BOO
After raising the dead, raise the roof at this
adults-only Halloween party at the Monterey
County Fairgrounds with breweries and winer-
ies, live bands, local restaurant vendors and
costume contests. Monterey. 372-2843.
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31 PUMPKIN PANDEMONIUM
Pumpkin-inspired arts and crafts, cos-
tume contests, and the chance to trick-or-treat
throughout 85 retail shops. Del Monte Center,
Monterey. 373-2705.

november
7 GREAT WINE ESCAPE WEEKEND
Through Nov. 9. Local winemakers cel-
ebrate with a weekend of open houses, dinners
and more at many locations throughout the
county. 375-9400.

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People hail from all over the county for the
area’s only night time holiday procession, an
annual tradition celebrating the beginning of
the holiday season with a seemingly never-
ending parade, a stream of vendors and a mass
of businesses staying open late. Main Street,
Salinas. 758-0725.

december
5 COWBOY POETRY AND MUSIC
FESTIVAL
Through Dec. 7. In its 10th year, this rawhide
hoot-nanny of a hoedown showcases old-style
western musicians, artists and gear makers.
Monterey. (800) 722-9652.

5 MONTEREY’S CHRISTMAS TREE

LIGHTING
There will be plenty of holiday cheer on
hand at historic Colton Hall, where the locals
gather for the lighting ceremony, live music,
and a few caroling expeditions. Colton Hall,
Monterey. 646-5648.
Visit New Monterey restaurants and feast on specialties
6 PACREP’S WINTERFEST from 17 countries all within 7 blocks.
Through Dec. 7. Arts and crafts exhibits
by local artists, with food and live music. It’s your Passport to unique worldwide dining,
622-0100. right here in Monterey!
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7 Chateau Julien’s Holiday matic celebrities together for a full week of

Spectacular
One of the area’s finest wineries fills its bar-
rel room with a cappella holiday music, food,
and, of course, wine tasting. Chateau Julien,
Carmel Valley. 624 2600.
11 Christmas in the Adobes
Continues on Dec. 13. Period decora-
tions bring the historic buildings of downtown
Monterey to life. 649-7118.
31 First Night Monterey
Gala celebration features dozens of enter-
tainers on the streets and in many venues
throughout downtown Monterey. 373-4778.
unparalleled ocean-side greenery and world
class golf. Pebble Beach. 649-1533.
march
6 Dixieland Monterey
Through March 8. Hot jazz performers and
the fans who love them come from wherever
Dixie lives for a weekend full of events. Various
venues throughout downtown Monterey. (888)
DIX-MTRY.
24 Pebble Beach Spring
Horse Show
Through March 29. Pebble Beach Equestrian
Center. 624-2756.

january
Whale Watching Weekends
Through March. State park rangers answer
questions about the gray whale migration off
Big Sur’s Coast on Saturday mornings. Mile
marker 37 on Hwy 1, Big Sur.
april
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4 Good Old Days
Through April 5. Pacific Grove celebrates
worth of food and extensive live entertainment.
its Victorian heritage with a weekend brimming
Downtown Castroville. 633-2465.
with 70+ bands, an elaborate parade, competi-
tions, arts and crafts and more.
Pacific Grove. 373-3304.
june
26 Big Sur 7 Cannery Row Block Party
This annual celebration of summer’s arrival
International Marathon
features music, food, and a veritable smor-
One of the sport’s most pres-
gasbord of activities for the kids, including
tigious events along arguably
magicians, clowns, jugglers, and face painting.
the most beautiful and challeng-
Cannery Row, Monterey. 655-8070.
ing course in the world. Big Sur.
625-6226.
6 Jazz at the Aquarium
Start the night off with a gourmet four-

may course meal, then retire to the colorful confines

pacific grove good old days • April 4-5
1 18th Annual Rio Grill
Resolution Run
A 6.8-mile race and 3-mile family fun run
raise money for a good cause. Crossroads
Shopping Center, Carmel. 645-4777 or
667-2315.
15 Monterey Swing Fest
Through Jan. 19. Party like it’s 1939 with
old-school music and dance moves. Hyatt Hotel,
Monterey. (805) 937-1574.
february
9 AT&T Pebble Beach
National Pro-Am
Through Feb. 15. The world’s preeminent
Pro-Am brings top professionals and charis-
12 Pebble Beach
Equestrian Challenge
Through May 17. Pebble Beach
Equestrian Center. 624-2756.
14 Salinas Valley Fair
Through May 17. Complete with a 4-H ani-
mal showcase, lucha libre, live rock ‘n’ roll and
even a tractor pull, King City bursts with events
for everyone with at this annual four-day fair.
625 Division St., King City. 385-3243.
16 Tenth Annual Hidden
Gardens Big Sur Tour
Enjoy some of the Central Coast’s loveli-
est—and most remote—gardens and check out
dozens of vendors at the Country Home and
Garden Market. Ripplewood Resort, Hwy 1, Big
Sur. 667-1530.
17 Castroville Artichoke
Festival
Through May 18. The world’s artichoke capi-
tal celebrates the tastiest thistle with a field’s
of the ever-evolving exhibits at the Monterey
Bay Aquarium to take in performances from
some of the region’s best jazz musicians.
Reservations required. Monterey Bay Aquarium,
Monterey. (800) 840-4880.
26-28 Monterey Bay Blues
Festival
Through June 29. Three straight days of
some of the best blues on the planet. More
than 40 grade-A performers grace the stage in
the festival’s 23rd year, including the one and
only B.B. King, the celebrated Blind Boys of
Alabama, and a man named Keb Mo. Monterey
Fairgrounds, Monterey. 394-2652.
20-21 PacRep’s SummerFest
Arts & Crafts Faire
Some of the Peninsula’s most talented
artists convene for a two-day exhibition of
hand-made arts and crafts. Proceeds benefit
Pacific Repertory Theatre. Custom House Plaza,
Monterey. 622-0100.

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october
2 PEBBLE BEACH EQUESTRIAN FALL
CLASSIC
Through Oct. 5. Pebble Beach Equestrian
Center, Pebble Beach. 624-2756.
2 TASTE OF CARMEL
Through Oct. 5. Carmel restaurants and win-
eries show off their wares. Also live and silent
auctions, entertainment. Rio Road and Lausen
Drive, Carmel. 624-2522.
4 BUTTERFLY PARADE
Schoolchildren from Pacific Grove, aka
Butterflytown USA, honor the annual return
of the Monarch butterflies. Downtown Pacific
Grove. 646-6540.
10 ROBINSON JEFFERS FESTIVAL
Through Oct. 12. Reenactments, readings,
theater and music pay tribute to the early
20th-century Big Sur poet. Tor House and Hawk
Tower, Carmel. 624-1813.
10 17TH ANNUAL JADE
FESTIVAL
Through Oct. 12. Vendors of
jade and gems showcase through-
out three days of music and food.
Big Sur. (805) 927-5574.
11 COLUMBUS DAY ON
THE BAY
Through Oct. 12. Arts and
crafts, food and music to cel-
ebrate the founding of the New
World. Custom House Plaza,
Monterey. 655-8070.
12 FIESTA DEL MAR
The Aquarium’s annual
celebration of Latin American culture and
ocean conservation. Monterey Bay Aquarium,
Monterey. (800) 840-4880.
16 MONTEREY WINE FESTIVAL
The aquarium opens the doors of its Grand
Tasting Room and offers over 300 different
local wines. Monterey Bay Aquarium, Monterey.
(800) 422-0251.
17 MONTEREY SPORTS CAR
CHAMPIONSHIP
Through Oct. 19. Fast cars. Challenging
world-class racetrack. Good times. Mazda
Raceway Laguna Seca, Hwy 68 between
Monterey and Salinas. (800) 327-SECA.
lg
kf 18 MONTEREY WINE FESTIVAL PART
TWO
Just in case you haven’t had your fill,
the Wine Festival moves to the Fairgrounds
16 The Best of Monterey Bay 2008 • 2009 www . bestofmontereybay. com
and doubles its selection—that’s right, over
600 different varietals. Monterey Fairgrounds,
Monterey. (800) 422-0251.
18 EARTHBOUND FARM HARVEST
FESTIVAL
Pumpkin-rolling contests, needle-in-the-
haystack searches and hay rides with beautiful
Belgian horses mark a magical time of year.
Earthbound Farm, Carmel Valley. 625-6219.
25 BIG SUR RIVER RUN
Both the 10K foot race and the 5K walk
wind through Big Sur redwoods and along the
famous river. Big Sur. 624-4112.
25 PACREP’S FALL FEST
Through Oct. 26. An exhibition of local art-
ist’s wares plus food and live music. Custom
House Plaza, Monterey. 622-0100.
25 CARMEL’S 92ND BIRTHDAY PARTY
Kicks off with a parade, followed by a BBQ
with live music at the Sunset Theater. Bring
your costumes.
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29 PEBBLE BEACH EQUESTRIAN
CHAMPIONSHIPS
Through Nov. 2. Pebble Beach Equestrian
Center, Pebble Beach. 624-2756.
31 NEPENTHE’S HALLOWEEN
BAL MASQUE
Come to dine and dance beneath the moon
on the terrace of Nepenthe, one of Big Sur’s
signature dining spots, at the annual masked
costume party. Proceeds benefit the Big Sur
volunteer fire brigade. Nepenthe Restaurant,
Big Sur. 667-2345.
31 BREW WITH A BOO
After raising the dead, raise the roof at this
adults-only Halloween party at the Monterey
County Fairgrounds with breweries and winer-
ies, live bands, local restaurant vendors and
costume contests. Monterey. 372-2843.