The West End Festival is an event that takes place every August in Sand City. Sand City is a smaller community of around three hundred residents. Most of Sand City is commercial buildings and warehouses although there are some houses and a large apartment complex. 2021 marked the 20th anniversary ... » Learn More about The West End Festival
Events
California Roots Music and Arts Festival
California Roots Music and Arts Festival, commonly known as Cali Roots, is a festival that started in 2010. It is held at the Monterey County Fairgrounds every year over Memorial Day weekend. This three day festival has grown to one of the largest Reggae festivals in the world with over 11,000 in ... » Learn More about California Roots Music and Arts Festival
Laguna Seca Raceway
Monterey is a community with a rich history connected to automobiles. Off Highway 68 in Salinas, situated near both Monterey and Carmel Valley, sits the Laguna Seca Raceway. This 2.2 mile track, with 11 turns and a 180 foot elevation change, was built in 1957. Laguna Seca has changed and evolved ... » Learn More about Laguna Seca Raceway
The Monterey Jazz Festival
The Monterey Jazz Festival is expected to have its 64th showcase in 2021. This festival, which is hosted at the Monterey Fairgrounds, originated in 1958 and the longest running annual jazz event in the world. Today, it is one of the largest jazz events in the United States every year, bringing in ... » Learn More about The Monterey Jazz Festival
