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Jul 2
Miss California Rodeo Personality & Appearance Contest
Miss California Rodeo Salinas 2025 Personality & Appearance Contest, July 2nd at 6pm in the Rodeo Room at the Salinas Sports Complex-1034 N. Main Street, Salinas, CA. Personality and appearance judging will involve friendly impromptu questions before an audience. Family and friends are welcome to attend! The event is open to the public and there is no admission charge. It’s a great opportunity for aspiring queens to learn about the contest.
Jul 2
Miss California Rodeo Horsemanship Contest
Miss California Rodeo Horsemanship Contest takes place on the track Wednesday, July 2nd at 8:15am. Family and friends are welcome to attend. The event is open to the public and there is no admission charge. It’s a great opportunity for aspiring queens to learn about the contest. Horsemanship is 40% of the Miss California Rodeo contest. Horsemanship will include a short reining pattern and a presentation run on contestant’s own horse. Each contestant will also participate in a draw for the exchange of contestants’ horses. A short reining pattern will be performed by each contestant on the horse selected in the draw.
Jul 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
Carmel by the Sea Farmers Market
The Market features local certified organic fresh farm produce, eggs, plants, fresh cut flowers, and specialty items such as olive oil, hummus, pizza and bread. Green Waste Recovery provides a yellow food scrap bin for compostable items and Sustainable Carmel is often onsite to answer any question regarding composting and recycling. Community Groups can also be seen at the Market working to improve local issues, as well as those with a larger impact.
Jul 4
Monterey 4th of July Parade
Monterey’s annual 4th of July Parade is a must-attend celebration that draws approximately 15,000 people of all ages to line the streets in and around Old Monterey. We invite you to join us and revel in the festive floats, patriotic displays, entertaining costumes, and musical bands. The parade begins at 10am sharp.
Jul 4
First Friday Pacific Grove
Join us for lots of Art, Music and fun on Friday, May, 2nd from 6:00 – 9:00 pm. First Friday Pacific Grove’s Kick Off to Good Old Days
Jul 7, 14, 21, 28
Pacific Grove Farmers Market
Pacific Grove Farmer’s Market – Every Monday — 3pm to 7pm (winter 3pm to 6pm) at the corner of Central and Grand Avenues, Pacific Grove, CA
Jul 11 – 13
Motoamerica Superbike Speedfest at Monterey
Experience the rush of adrenaline watching 190 mph superbikes fly down the Corkscrew. MotoAmerica Superbike SpeedFest at Monterey brings 5 classes of bike racing to Monterey along with a ton of family fun and live entertainment. Enjoy practice and qualifying on Friday plus all-day racing Sat & Sun! Meet the riders in our open race paddock!
Jul 13
Kiddie Kapers Parade
Thousands of people line the streets of the Salinas City Center to watch over 1,200 children ride on floats, bikes, in wagons and more as a kick off to Big Week and the California Rodeo Salinas.
Jul 11 – 20
Rodeo Carnival
The Carnival will be back in town for the 2025 California Rodeo Salinas and is presented by Chick-Fil-A North Salinas. It is open from 3 pm to 11 pm daily starting Friday, July 11th through Sunday, July 20th. Admission is $5.00 and an unlimited ride wristband is $30 during pre-sales and $35 at the gate. Parking is $5.00. The Carnival is located at 295 Sun Way in Salinas- don’t miss your chance for rides and more!
Jul 16
Big Week Bull Riding
The 2025 Big Week Bull Riding will take place on Wednesday, July 16, 2025.
This event is presented by Salinas Valley Ford and features non-stop bull riding action with some of the top bull riders testing their skills in an arena close to the main grandstand. This bull riding event will be part of the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association’s Xtreme Bulls Tour. Gates open at 5pm and the show starts at 7pm. The edge-of-your-seat action will be followed up with finale fireworks. If you love bull riding, you don’t want to miss this event.
Jul 18 – 20
The Monterey Wine Festival
Professional chefs from the West Coast continually challenge themselves to make extraordinary chowders and in the 46th Annual Monterey Wine Festival these restaurants are coming to pay homage to their own special & customer favorite chowders – the stuff that is legendary. Clam, Seafood and Creative Chowders are simmered to perfection and the order of the day. Guests can sample these previous award winning chowders, pick their own personal favorites and simple enjoy cuisine that has become synonymous with Monterey and coastal destinations. Of course wines that pair with chowders will also be available and enhance the celebration even further. Included in the Sunday Ticket Price is another seaworthy celebration. Highlights are our Kings of Calamari and Masters of Mussels! Locals and restaurants from afar bring the best in these two categories. Different seasonings and flavor combinations allow for much to taste as throughout the day different offerings are released alongside an array of international cheeses and charcuterie and more. Guests continue the celebration with a completely mouth-watering experience from both the wineries, and spirits and bounty of food. You’ll also enjoy A Cultured Cheese & Charcuterie Experience. Along with all these festival ingredients live music is the final sensation that further ensures a ultimate winning combination. Wine, Food, Spirits, Music! Aaa hhh!
Jul 25 – 26
Grand Prix of Monterey
The Firestone Grand Prix of Monterey is an IndyCar Series race held at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca near Monterey, California. The event dates back to 1960, and became an American open wheel race in 1983. After a fifteen-year hiatus, the event returned in 2019 as part of the IndyCar Series, replacing Sonoma.
ALREADY HAPPENED – LISTED UNTIL THE NEW DATE FOR THE CURRENT YEAR CAN BE CONFIRMED
Jul 17
Cowboy Shoot Out Golf Tournament
The California Rodeo’s Larry Balentine Memorial Cowboy Shoot Out Golf Tournament will be played at The Club at Crazy Horse Ranch at 475 San Juan Grade Road in Salinas. The format will be the same as in the past: a shot gun start at 8am following a cowboy breakfast at 7am, with some new fun and exciting contests on a few of the holes. The Cowboy Shoot Out is a fun filled golf tournament where local rodeo patrons get a chance to mingle with rodeo contestants, bull fighters and Rodeo Directors.
Jul 17 – 20
Coors Banquet Bull X-ing
Open during and after each performance of the California Rodeo Salinas and the Professional Bull Riding, the Coors Banquet Bull X-ing is the place to be to enjoy the social aspect of these events. The tent features live music each day (see the times and bands below) and a mechanical bull. A $25 cover charge applies Wednesday and Friday nights; No cover charge Thursday, Saturday or Sunday. Must be 21 or older.
Jul 17 – 21
Mutton Busting
The mutton busting event at the California Rodeo is a crowd pleaser and takes place on the track daily. Excited little buckaroos ride sheep in front of our crowd hoping to make the best ride and come back on Sunday to compete for the championship belt buckle.
Jul 18 – 21
California Rodeo Salinas
The California Rodeo Salinas will take place July 18th-21st, 2024 with two night and two day performances. The California Rodeo Salinas is one of the top 10 professional rodeos in the US out of over 600 and the largest rodeo in California. With over 110 years of tradition and a little bit of something for everyone, it’s an event you don’t want to miss.
Jul 18 – 21
Horse Parade
The first horse parade made its way down Main Street Salinas in 1911. It was led by James R. Hebbron and consisted of a sixteen piece band and about 100 horses ridden by local ranchers. In 1938 the parade showcased a record 1,000 horses! Today, the parade consists of mounted Sheriff’s Posse, competitors, various riding groups, color guards, drill teams, Junior & Senior riders and Charro and Charra riding groups. The horse parade is a tradition that you definitely want to experience. Entries are taken each year for participants from near and far.
Jul 25
Twilight Cycling
What cyclist wouldn’t enjoy the thrill of a challenging 300-foot climb followed by an awe-inspiring descent? How about the fact that they can do this on a world-renowned race track? Twilight rides allow cyclists of all ages and experience levels the thrill of pedaling WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca’s 11-turn, 2.238-mile course. The ride is highlighted by the legendary Corkscrew that drops 59 feet in just 450 feet of track length. Please note that helmets are required. Track will be open to riders as soon as the renter is off track, and there is a $10 entry fee for each rider.
Jul 16 – 20
Scottish Games & Celtic Festival
Pipes, drums and pageantry are essential to the Monterey Scottish Games & Celtic Festival. Watch as pipe bands, drum majors and individuals compete to be the best of the best in their categories. There will also be a special contest in Scottish Highland Dancing. Athletes from around the globe converge at the festival to compete in the Highland Games. Events include a caber toss, weights for distance, weight over the bar, heavy hammer, open stone putt, braemar stone putt and sheaf tos. There’s also a special “Children’s Glen” where kids can participate in several downsized versions of these athletic activities.
Jul 7
First Friday
Come celebrate the weekend with Monterey Museum of Art on Pacific Street with extended hours every First Friday of the month, 5pm-7pm, for ages 21 and over only. Enjoy fine art, live music, and wine. $5 suggested donation.
