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AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am
Starts: 01/31/2024 - Ends: 02/04/2024
One of eight signature events on the PGA tour, the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am is located throughout three golf courses at Pebble Beach. Don't forget to book a site early as the event brings thousands of spectators into the Monterey area each year. Tickets available now online (see website link above).
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Whalefest Monterey
Starts: 04/13/2024 - Ends: 04/14/2024
Head to the Old Fisherman's Wharf to experience this free two-day event designed to inspire, educate and empower. Monterey Bay is the whale watching capital of the world. Event features: world renowned scientists, whale watch, research vessel tours, live musical entertainment, 30-foot Humpback skeleton and much more!
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YuleTide Holiday Weekends - Winter Fun
Starts: 12/08/2023 - Ends: 12/10/2023
YuleTide Holiday Events
- Bring your festive lights and decor for the camp-wide Holiday Site Decorating Contest!
- Enjoy Breakfast with Santa ($) Saturday morning!
Winter Fun is here! Join us for winter wonderland activities around camp:
- Marshmallow War
- Marshmallow shooters ($)
- S'mores and Cocoa
- Palm Tree Climbing
- Fun Train Rides
- Tie Dye ($)
- Indoor Movie at the Sand Shack
- Wine & Cheese Friday, 5-6pm
- Breakfast ($) Saturday and Sunday, 8-10am
- Pizza ($) Friday and Saturday, 5-7pm
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YuleTide Holiday Weekends - Christmas Weekend
Starts: 12/22/2023 - Ends: 12/25/2023
YuleTide Holiday Events
- Bring your festive lights and decor for the camp-wide Holiday Site Decorating Contest!
- Enjoy Breakfast with Santa ($) Saturday morning!
Celebrate Christmas, Camping Style!
- Ugly Sweater Fest: Wear your ugliest festive sweater on Saturday evening. Hot Cider, Beer and Snacks Available (donations accepted to benefit Care Camps)
- Holiday Train Rides with Santa & Mrs. Claus
- S'mores & Cocoa with Mrs. Claus at the pond
- Site Decorating Contest
- Indoor Movie at the Sand Shack
- Tie Dye ($)
- Ceramics ($)
- Palm Tree Climbing
- Wine & Cheese Friday, 5-6pm
- Breakfast with Santa ($) Saturday and Sunday, 8-10am
- Pizza ($) Friday and Saturday, 5-7pm
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YuleTide Holiday Weekends - Holiday Celebration
Starts: 12/15/2023 - Ends: 12/17/2023
YuleTide Holiday Events
- Bring your festive lights and decor for the camp-wide Holiday Site Decorating Contest!
- Enjoy Breakfast with Santa ($) Saturday morning!
Join us for our Holiday Celebration!
- Holiday Tradition Potluck - Share part of your culture or family tradition by bringing your favorite holiday dish or treat.
- Palm Tree Climbing
- Fun Train Rides
- Indoor Movie at the Sand Shack
- Tie Dye ($)
- Ceramics ($)
- S'mores and Hot Cocoa
- Wine & Cheese Friday, 5-6pm
- Breakfast ($) Saturday and Sunday, 8-10am
- Pizza ($) Friday and Saturday, 5-7pm
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Fridays - Wine & Cheese Social
Starts: 02/17/2023 - Ends: 12/29/2023
Head over to the pond for a wine and cheese and s'mores social hour to kick off your weekend!
Fridays from 5-6 p.m.
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Saturdays & Sundays - Pancake Breakfast
Starts: 02/18/2023 - Ends: 12/30/2023
Head to the Sand Shack Saturday & Sunday mornings from 8am - 10am for pancakes, sausage, French toast, biscuits & gravy.
The perfect way to fuel your camping adventures!
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New Year's Eve Celebration
Starts: 12/29/2023 - Ends: 01/02/2024
Time to say good bye to 2023 and welcome in 2024! We'll have fun for the whole family planned all around camp.
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Easter
Starts: 03/29/2024 - Ends: 03/31/2024
Join us for activities for the whole family!
Breakfast with the Easter Bunny
3K Bunny Run
Egg Dying
Jelly Bean Bingo
Arts & Crafts and more!
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Spring Break
Starts: 04/01/2024 - Ends: 04/19/2024
Take a break from school and your hectic schedule! We have fun activities planned for the whole family to create lasting memories of your spring break vacation.
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Memorial Day Weekend
Starts: 05/24/2024 - Ends: 05/28/2024
No better way to spend your holiday. Camp with us all weekend and enjoy endless opportunities for family fun!
- Bike decorating for the bike parade
- Bike parade
- Ice Cream Social ($)
- Poppy Flower Craft
- Palm Tree Climb
- Fun Train
- Wine & Cheese by the pool
- Tie Dye ($)
- Outdoor Movie
- Crafts
- S'mores
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Chocolate Weekend
Starts: 05/31/2024 - Ends: 06/02/2024
There's nothing like the sweet decadence of CHOCOLATE. Celebrate this confection with fun events to eat, play and even slip and slide in chocolate!
- Chocolate Pudding Eating Contest
- Chocolate Sundae Slip 'n Slide! (Slip 'n Slide covered with chocolate sauce and whipped cream!)
- Candy Bar Bingo ($)
- Crafts
- Palm Tree Climb
- Fun Train
- Wine & Cheese by the pool
- S'mores
- Ceramics ($)
- Tie Dye ($)
- Outdoor Movie and Hot Cocoa
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President's Day Weekend
Starts: 02/16/2024 - Ends: 02/20/2024
Spend the long weekend reconnecting with family and friends. We'll have activities planned all around camp.
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Superhero Weekend
Starts: 04/26/2024 - Ends: 04/28/2024
Become your own superhero! Join us for your official training, show your strength in tug of war and bring your creative skills for crafts and coloring. Don't forget your superhero costume for a camp-wide contest!
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Cinco de Mayo
Starts: 05/03/2024 - Ends: 05/05/2024
Don't miss the fiesta! Join the party and celebrate with music, games and prizes for everyone. Enjoy the food and fun— stay all weekend long!
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St. Patrick's Celebration
Starts: 03/15/2024 - Ends: 03/17/2024
Get out your green and celebrate St. Patrick's Day, camping style! Join us for activities for the whole family!
Costume Contest
Shamrock Shake Fun Run
Shamrock Tie Dye
Beers & Brats
Bike Parade
Train Rides and more!
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Mardi Gras & Football Weekend
Starts: 02/09/2024 - Ends: 02/11/2024
Whether you're into fun Mardi Gras masks and beads or your favorite team's jersey, this weekend is dedicated to a whole lotta fun activities!
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Mother's Day KOA Care Camps Big Weekend
Starts: 05/10/2024 - Ends: 05/12/2024
Celebrate Mom with a family weekend away! From ceramic painting and crafts for mom to a Mother's Day Picnic at the pond, she'll love spending time together with the entire family.
KOA Care Camps Big Weekend helps raise funds to send kids with cancer to medically-supervised camps for a true summer camp experience.
- Mother's Day Picnic ($)
- Carnations for Mom ($)
- Coloring and Ceramics ($)
- Palm Tree Climb
- Fun Train
- Wine & Cheese by the pool
- Tie Dye ($)
- Outdoor Movie
- S'mores
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KOA Rewards Appreciation Weekend
Starts: 09/06/2024 - Ends: 09/08/2024
This weekend is all about our appreciation for our KOA Rewards members with these fun activities:
- Rainbow Scavenger Hunt
- S'mores
- Tug of War
- Friday only- Single Seat Bike Rentals for just $10
- Palm Tree Climbing
- Fun Train Rides
- Outdoor Movie & Popcorn
- Tie Dye ($)
- Ceramics ($)
- Wine & Cheese Friday Night, 5-6pm
- Breakfast ($) Saturday and Sunday, 8-10am
- Pizza ($) Friday and Saturday, 5-7pm
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We Love Pets Weekend
Starts: 08/02/2024 - Ends: 08/04/2024
Pets love to camp and we're celebrating them all weekend long!
- Pet Parade
- Ice Cream Social ($) with free Pup Cups of whipped cream
- Tie Dye ($) Bandanas for your furry friends
- Wine and Cheese At the Sand Shack (near the pond so your furry friends can join you!)
- Palm Tree Climbing
- Fun Train Rides
- Outdoor Movie & Popcorn on Saturday Night (The Secret Life of Pets)
- Coloring Hour
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Father's Day Weekend
Starts: 06/14/2024 - Ends: 06/16/2024
Spend some time with DAD in the great outdoors and don't miss these fun activities!
- Dad VS Dad Pool Challenges including DAD BOD Contest
- Kids VS Dad Tug of War
- Beer & Cheese by the pool
- Minute to Win It Games
- Crafts
- Palm Tree Climb
- Fun Train
- S'mores
- Outdoor Movie
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Labor Day Weekend
Starts: 08/30/2024 - Ends: 09/03/2024
Spend the long weekend relaxing and saying a fond farewell to summer with these fun activities.
- Foam Party
- Bike Parade-come decorated
- Candy Bar Bingo ($) - Bring a full-size candy bar to exchange for a bingo card. Candy bars will be for sale in the Sand Shack.
- Palm Tree Climbing
- Fun Train Rides
- Outdoor Movie & Popcorn
- Tie Dye ($)
- Beer Garden ($)
- Wine & Cheese Friday Night 5-6pm
- Fresh Baked Pizza ($) Friday and Saturday, 5-7pm
- Breakfast ($) Saturday and Sunday, 8-10am
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Luau Pool Party
Starts: 06/21/2024 - Ends: 06/23/2024
Bring your most festive tropical attire and join the fun around camp!
- Hula Hoop Contest
- Hawaiian Themed Parade (Dress up in your best luau attire!)
- Wine & Cheese on Friday 5-6pm
- DJ & Pool Party, 3-5pm on Saturday
- Outdoor Movie & Popcorn on Saturday Night
- Palm Tree Climbing
- Fun Train Rides
- Tie Dye ($)
- Candy Bar Bingo ($ - Bring a full-size candy bar to exchange for a bingo card, candy bars for sale at the Sand Shack)
- Breakfast ($ - Saturday and Sunday, 8-10am)
- Pizza ($ - Friday and Saturday, 5-7pm
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4th of July Weekend
Starts: 07/04/2024 - Ends: 07/07/2024
Celebrate America's birthday and summer fun with family and friends! There's no better way to celebrate freedom that with a family camping trip to the beach.
- Bike Parade (Bring your bikes & scooters decorated and ready to roll!)
- Foam Party
- Scavenger Hunt
- Ice Cream Social ($)
- Ceramics ($)
- Palm Tree Climb
- Fun Train
- Wine & Cheese by the pool
- Crafts
- Tie Dye ($)
- S'mores
- Outdoor Movie
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Pirates & Princesses Weekend
Starts: 07/19/2024 - Ends: 07/21/2024
Calling all Pirates and Princesses for a weekend full of costumed fun. Don't forget to pack all your gear to represent Team PIRATES or Team PRINCESSES.
- Tug of War: Pirates VS Princesses
- Island Escape (think: floor is lava!)
- Scavenger Hunt
- Temporary Tattoo Parlor
- Crafts
- Palm Tree Climb
- Fun Train
- Wine & Cheese by the Pool
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Veteran's Day
Starts: 11/08/2024 - Ends: 11/11/2024
We're celebrating all of our veteran heroes this weekend. Join us for fun activities for the whole family.
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Halloween Weekend II
Starts: 10/04/2024 - Ends: 10/06/2024
We're celebrating 5 weekends of Halloween because you can never have enough scary, haunted fun!
Site Decorating
- Show your Halloween spirit and decorate your site!
- Sites will be judged during trick or treating on Saturday and the winner will be announced at the Monster Mash.
Trick or Treating, 5:30-7pm
- Roads will be blocked off to enter or leave campground during trick or treating for safety.
- Bring lots of candy or treats to give out.
- Monster Mash & Photo Booth with DJ, 7-9pm
- Scavenger Hunt
- Haunted Train Rides
- Palm Tree Climbing
- Outdoor Movie & Popcorn
- Tie Dye ($)
- Ceramics ($)
- Wine & Cheese Friday, 5-6pm
- Breakfast ($) Saturday and Sunday, 8-10am
- Pizza ($) Friday and Saturday, 5-7pm
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Winter Wonderland Weekend I
Starts: 12/13/2024 - Ends: 12/15/2024
Friday – S'mores & Cocoa
Saturday – Crafts, Winter Wonderland Festival
(Letters to Santa, Cookies, Scavenger Hunt, Ceramics $)
Polar Express Train Ride, Candy Cane Palm Tree Climb, Movie Night, Site Decorating Contest
Sunday – Donuts & Site Decorating Contest Winner Announcement
Daily: Winter Wonderland Light Show
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Winter Wonderland Weekend II
Starts: 12/20/2024 - Ends: 12/22/2024
Friday – S'mores & Cocoa
Saturday – Crafts, Winter Wonderland Festival
(Letters to Santa, Cookies, Scavenger Hunt, Ceramics $)
Polar Express Train Ride, Candy Cane Palm Tree Climb, Movie Night, Site Decorating Contest
Sunday – Donuts & Site Decorating Contest Winner Announcement
Daily: Winter Wonderland Light Show
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Halloween Weekend III
Starts: 10/11/2024 - Ends: 10/13/2024
We're celebrating 5 weekends of Halloween because you can never have enough scary, haunted fun!
Site Decorating
- Show your Halloween spirit and decorate your site!
- Sites will be judged during trick or treating on Saturday and the winner will be announced at the Monster Mash.
Trick or Treating, 5:30-7pm
- Roads will be blocked off to enter or leave campground during trick or treating for safety.
- Bring lots of candy or treats to give out.
- Monster Mash & Photo Booth with DJ, 7-9pm
- Scavenger Hunt
- Haunted Train Rides
- Palm Tree Climbing
- Outdoor Movie & Popcorn
- Tie Dye ($)
- Ceramics ($)
- Wine & Cheese Friday, 5-6pm
- Breakfast ($) Saturday and Sunday, 8-10am
- Pizza ($) Friday and Saturday, 5-7pm
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Halloween Weekend V
Starts: 10/25/2024 - Ends: 10/27/2024
We're celebrating 5 weekends of Halloween because you can never have enough scary, haunted fun!
Site Decorating
- Show your Halloween spirit and decorate your site!
- Sites will be judged during trick or treating on Saturday and the winner will be announced at the Monster Mash.
Trick or Treating, 5:30-7pm
- Roads will be blocked off to enter or leave campground during trick or treating for safety.
- Bring lots of candy or treats to give out.
- Monster Mash & Photo Booth with DJ, 7-9pm
- Scavenger Hunt
- Haunted Train Rides
- Palm Tree Climbing
- Outdoor Movie & Popcorn
- Tie Dye ($)
- Ceramics ($)
- Wine & Cheese Friday, 5-6pm
- Breakfast ($) Saturday and Sunday, 8-10am
- Pizza ($) Friday and Saturday, 5-7pm
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Fall Festival
Starts: 11/01/2024 - Ends: 11/03/2024
It's Fall Y'all! Gather up your favorite flannel and join us for these fun activities to welcome in the fall season:
Creative Carving Contest
- Bring a carved pumpkin, gourd, rutabaga, or other fun fall crop and enter it into the contest.
- Guests will vote for the winner
Bake Off
- Bring in an old classic or try your hand at a fun Pinterest recipe!
- Bake Off Tasting: $1/ticket for samples (All proceeds benefit Care Camps!)
- Guests will vote for their favorite treat and the winner will win a prize
Flannel Fest
- Wear your favorite flannel on Saturday evening
- S'mores, Hot cider & Beer available (Donations accepted to benefit Care Camps)
- Palm Tree Climbing
- Fun Train Rides
- Tie Dye ($)
- Outdoor Movie & Popcorn
- Wine & Cheese Friday Night, 5-6pm
- Breakfast ($) Saturday and Sunday, 8-10am
- Pizza ($) Friday and Saturday, 5-7pm
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Halloween Weekend IV
Starts: 10/18/2024 - Ends: 10/20/2024
We're celebrating 5 weekends of Halloween because you can never have enough scary, haunted fun!
Site Decorating
- Show your Halloween spirit and decorate your site!
- Sites will be judged during trick or treating on Saturday and the winner will be announced at the Monster Mash.
Trick or Treating, 5:30-7pm
- Roads will be blocked off to enter or leave campground during trick or treating for safety.
- Bring lots of candy or treats to give out.
- Monster Mash & Photo Booth with DJ, 7-9pm
- Scavenger Hunt
- Haunted Train Rides
- Palm Tree Climbing
- Outdoor Movie & Popcorn
- Tie Dye ($)
- Ceramics ($)
- Wine & Cheese Friday, 5-6pm
- Breakfast ($) Saturday and Sunday, 8-10am
- Pizza ($) Friday and Saturday, 5-7pm
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Halloween Weekend I
Starts: 09/27/2024 - Ends: 09/29/2024
We're celebrating 5 weekends of Halloween because you can never have enough scary, haunted fun! Join in the fun activities all over camp for Saturday Morning Cartoons weekend:
Site Decorating
- Show your Halloween spirit and decorate your site!
- Sites will be judged during trick or treating on Saturday and the winner will be announced at the Monster Mash.
Trick or Treating, 5:30-7pm
- Roads will be blocked off to enter or leave campground during trick or treating for safety.
- Bring lots of candy or treats to give out.
- Monster Mash & Photo Booth with DJ, 7-9pm
- Scavenger Hunt
- Haunted Train Rides
- Palm Tree Climbing
- Outdoor Movie & Popcorn
- Tie Dye ($)
- Ceramics ($)
- Wine & Cheese Friday, 5-6pm
- Breakfast ($) Saturday and Sunday, 8-10am
- Pizza ($) Friday and Saturday, 5-7pm
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Winter Wonderland Weekend III
Starts: 12/27/2024 - Ends: 12/29/2024
Friday – S'mores & Cocoa
Saturday – Crafts, Winter Wonderland Festival
(Letters to Santa, Cookies, Scavenger Hunt, Ceramics $)
Polar Express Train Ride, Candy Cane Palm Tree Climb, Movie Night, Site Decorating Contest
Sunday – Donuts & Site Decorating Contest Winner Announcement
Daily: Winter Wonderland Light Show
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Campsgiving
Starts: 11/27/2024 - Ends: 12/01/2024
Join us for a weekend full of thankful activities and fun!
- Campground Potluck on Saturday
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- We provide the turkey, guests bring a side dish or treat to share
- Holiday Raffle Baskets
- Winter Wonderland Lighting - Watch the campground twinkle as we launch the Winter Wonderland lights
- Shrinky Dink Craft
- Scavenger Hunt
- Coloring Time
- Palm Tree Climbing
- Fun Train Rides
- Tie Dye ($)
- Ceramics ($)
- Outdoor Movie & Popcorn
- Wine & Cheese Friday, 5-6pm
- Breakfast ($) Saturday and Sunday, 8-10am
- Pizza ($) Friday and Saturday, 5-7pm
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Santa Cruz Holiday Lights Train
Starts: 11/24/2023 - Ends: 12/31/2023
Vintage excursion cars, adorned with thousands of colorful lights, roll through Santa Cruz streets. Passengers lend their voices to holiday carols and sip spiced cider while Santa visits with the little ones and the young at heart! Tickets available online (see website link above).
November 24-25
December 2-3, 9-10, 16-23, and 26-31
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Winter Wonderland - Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Starts: 11/23/2023 - Ends: 12/31/2023
Celebrate the Holidays at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk with rides, games, photos with Santa, festive lights, decorations and more! Don't forget holiday shopping, treats and s'mores too.
12pm – 5pm
- Thursday – Sunday: November 23-26
- Saturdays – Sundays: December 2-10
- Every Day: December 16-31
Special Dates
- Dec. 2-3: Mini Nutcracker performance at Colonnade Stage at 2pm
- Dec. 3: Movie with Santa – Details coming soon!
- Dec. 10: Brunch with Santa – Details coming soon!
- Dec 9-10: Roaming Carolers
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Carmel Art Festival
Starts: 05/17/2024 - Ends: 05/19/2024
Since 1993, plein air artists have gathered in Carmel-by-the-Sea for the annual Carmel Art Festival. Watch art in the making as painters and sculptors teach, entertain and showcase their craft at Devendorf Park and throughout the area. Enjoy live music, programs and activities including "kids make art" day.
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Life Time Sea Otter Classic
Starts: 04/18/2024 - Ends: 04/21/2024
The ultimate festival for cycling and outdoor enthusiasts of all ages! Whether you're a spectator, amateur rider or full-blown pro, the Life Time Sea Otter Classic is full of races, rides and access to your favorite cyclists. Check out all the latest equipment and gear at the expo. Passes available online (see website link above).
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Santa Cruz Clam Chowder Cook-Off
Starts: 02/24/2024 - Ends: 02/25/2024
Join the delicious festivities as amateur and professional chefs prepare their finest clam chowder recipes along the Boardwalk. Teams compete in the friendly competition, hoping to win prizes and bragging rights for BEST CLAM CHOWDER in the country's largest and longest-running clam chowder competition! The Boardwalk admission is free! Just purchase a Tasting Kit to sample the clammy concoctions.
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YuleTide Holiday Weekends - Friendship
Starts: 12/01/2023 - Ends: 12/03/2023
YuleTide Holiday Events
- Bring your festive lights and decor for the camp-wide Holiday Site Decorating Contest!
- Enjoy Breakfast with Santa ($) Saturday morning!
Friendship isn't a big thing, it's a million tiny things. Join us to celebrate this weekend:
- Tie Dye ($ 2/$20) Make one for you & your bestie!
- Friendship Bracelets
- Scavenger Hunt
- Palm Tree Climbing
- Fun Train Rides
- S'mores
- Indoor Movie at the Sand Shack
- Wine & Cheese Friday, 5-6pm
- Breakfast ($) Saturday and Sunday, 8-10am
- Pizza ($) Friday and Saturday, 5-7pm
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California Rodeo Salinas
Starts: 07/18/2024 - Ends: 07/21/2024
The largest rodeo in California and one of the largest in the nation, the California Rodeo Salinas brings together some the top riders in America for an unforgettable celebration of Western sport and heritage. Enjoy competitions, saloons, food, shopping and more. Tickets available online (see website link above).
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Monterey Winemakers' Celebration
Starts: 06/08/2024 - Ends: 06/08/2024
Get a taste of Monterey Wine Country with incredible wines and flavorful bites. With more than 100 wines represented and live jazz set in beautiful Carmel-by-the-Sea, it's a celebration you won't want to miss! Ticket information coming soon (see website above).
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Annual Woodies on the Wharf
Starts: 06/20/2024 - Ends: 06/20/2024
Northern California's largest Woodie show, Woodies on the Wharf attracts more than 200 vehicles each year. Enjoy music, prizes, "woodie goodies" and more! Free admission.
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Monterey Beer Festival
Starts: 07/06/2024 - Ends: 07/06/2024
Sample beer from an eclectic array of local and regional breweries and enjoy great food and live music at the Monterey Beer Festival! Admission comes with a free souvenir pilsner glass. Tickets available online (see website link above).
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California Roots Music & Art Festival
Starts: 05/24/2024 - Ends: 05/26/2024
For more than a decade, the California Roots Music & Art Festival has featured national and emerging musical acts as well as incredible muralists, vendors and partners who share a love of the earth, music and art. Lineups, tickets and details available online (see website link above).
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Downtown Santa Cruz Makers Market
Starts: 11/18/2023 - Ends: 12/15/2024
Browse more than 40 area vendors in Downtown Santa Cruz for local art, gifts and handmade goods! Every third Sunday of the month:
2023 Dates:
2024 Dates:
- January 21
- February 18
- March 17
- April 21
- May 19
- June 16
- July 21
- August 18
- September 15
- October 20
- November 17
- December 15
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Artichoke Festival
Starts: 06/08/2024 - Ends: 06/09/2024
Join the Central Coast community of Castroville,CA (known as the "Artichoke Center of the World") as they celebrate all things artichoke! Festivities include: field tours, agro art competition, live music, farmer's market, beverage garden, kids zone, chef demos and more.