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May 2008
May 2-4
Wildflower Triathlon
Monterey
One of the premier triathlons nationally
and internationally, this course will
test the skills
of the professional triathlete and
the first-time long course competitor.
831-373-0678
www.tricalifornia.com
May 3-4
Spring Fest Arts and Crafts Faire
Monterey
Original hand-made arts and crafts
exhibition and sale at the Custom House
Plaza, all artists will present. Come
to see the artistic talent on display
while also enjoying foods, drinks and
family entertainment.
831-622-0700
www.pacrep.org
May 4
Jeffers Tor House Garden Party
Carmel
Annual Garden party offers afternoon
tea, silent auction and gifts for sale.
Live music serenades artists painting
in the gardens. Photography allowed
this day only.
831-624-1813
www.torhouse.org
May 13-18
Pebble Beach Equestrian Challenge
Pebble Beach
Level A horse show, featuring hunter
jumping and other classes, this show
is perfect in setting up for the next
round of preparedness in the quest
for equestrian excellence as trainers,
riders and horses move closer to the
excitement of the big summer shows!
831-624-2756
www.ridepebblebeach.com
May 15-18
14th Annual Carmel Art Festival
Carmel
Gallery events, lectures, receptions
and demonstrations at 43 art galleries
in addition to a plein air painting
competition. Outdoor art sow at Devendorf
Park featuring bronze, glass, stone,
marble and acrylic sculptures.
831-624-2503
www.carmelartfestival.org
May 16-17
Cooking for Solutions
Monterey
Celebrity chefs gather in a two day
extravaganza dedicated to sustainable
seafood, gourmet organic cuisine, and
organic wines sponsored by the Monterey
Bay Aquarium. Past events have honored
renowned chefs Martin Yan and Jacque
Pepin, and have included visits by
Jim Dodge, Jesse Ziff Cool, Mark Franz
and Emily Luchetti. Other events include
receptions, a tasting gala, cooking
demonstration, and farm and vineyard
tours.
831-644-7561
www.montereybayaquarium.org
May 16-18
Monterey Festival of Speed
Laguna Seca, Monterey
The 52nd season of racing kicks off
with the new Monterey Festival of Speed,
a doubleheader weekend featuring the
Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series on
Saturday and the Champ Car World Series
on Sunday.
800-327-SECA
www.laguna-seca.com
May 17-18
Castroville Artichoke Festival
Castroville
Sample the many unique flavors of
the artichoke in an atmosphere of fun,
tasteful treats,
musical entertainment,
and arts and crafts. Costs are $6/adult
and $3/children.
831-633-2465
www.artichoke-festival.org
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