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Monterey Lantern Festival |  Monterey Park
Jan - Feb 2010 (annual)
The Chinese festival of Yuan Xiao Jie marks the end of the Chinese New Year celebrations in Monterey Park. Symbolising family reunions and the hope of a full and happy life, it draws more than 70,000 visitors. |
Monterey Bay Blues Festival |  Monterey Fairgrounds
Jun 2010 (annual)
The Monterey Bay Blues Festival, held at the Monterey Fairgounds, was started in 1986 and has become one of the leading blues festivals in America. Past performers include Joe Louis Walker, Shemekia Copeland and Buddy Guy. |
Monterey Scottish Games and Celtic Festival |  Toro County Park
Aug 2010 (annual)
The Monterey Scottish Games and Celtic Festival brings a little piece of the Scottish highlands to California. Held at Toro County Park, the festival includes pipe band performances, Irish dancing and Scottish highland games, including the famous caber toss. |
Monterey Wine Festival |  Monterey
Oct 2010 (annual)
The Monterey Wine Festival gives visitors the chance to enjoy some of California's finest wines at various venues in the town, including the Monterey Marriott and the Monterey Bay Aquarium. Educational seminars, lunches and cooking demonstrations are also held. |
Monterey Bay Aquarium |  Monterey Bay Aquarium
Daily
Experience Monterey Bay's rich ocean life at the Monterey Bay Aquarium! Here you can take in kelp forests and creatures such as the yellowfin tuna and sea turtles. Bring a packed lunch and enjoy the Aquarium's pleasant picnic area. |
A Taste of Monterey Wine Tasting Center |  A Taste of Monterey Wine Tasting Center
Daily
Monterey County is a prolific wine-producing region. Sample various local wineries at the Taste of Monterey Wine Tasting Center which also offers winery maps, information on Monterey's wine-growing regions and the opportunity to buy a bottle or two. |
Monterey State Historic Park |  Monterey State Historic Park
Daily
A visit to Monterey State Historic Park reveals Californian history in beautiful surroundings. |
Old Monterey Market Place |  Old Monterey Market Place
Tue only
Old Monterey Market Place in downtown Monterey takes place every Tuesday afternoon, rain or shine on the city's main street Alvarado. |
Jacks Peak County Park |  Jacks Peak County Park
Daily
Jacks Peak Park rises high above Monterey Bay and offers visitors spectacular views from trails that wind through pine forests. |
Wag n' Walk | Shoreline Park
May 2010 (annual)
Thousands of dog owners partake in the annual Wag n' Walk with their canine friends. Hosted by Monterey's Shoreline Park, the fundraiser for the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals offers participants a two- or four-mile walk. |
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