GOOD OLD DAYS | MAY 4
Good Old Days massive street festival and fair, in 2024, will take place in downtown Pacific Grove and features over 60 bands and shows over five stages, 225 arts and crafts vendors and 35 food vendors. With a parade, fire muster, pie eating contest, benefit breakfast and carnival rides on top of all the great food and entertainment, the Good Old Days offers something for everyone.
OCEAN ARTS FESTIVAL | MAY 11
An afternoon featuring ocean-themed visual and performing arts held at MMA! Enjoy FREE Museum admission all day long, special youth art presentations, and live performances while celebrating the power of the arts.
RUN FOR HOPE AND HOME | MAY 12
join the 2024 Mother’s Day Run & Walk benefiting children and their parents at Pajaro Valley Shelter Services. This year’s event will support the growing needs of families experiencing homelessness in the Pajaro Valley.
SALINAS VALLEY FAIR | MAY 16-19
Salinas Valley Fair showcases entertainment, education, livestock and celebrate local communities, local talents, abundant agriculture and lots of fun. Fair events include poultry show, wine tasting, goat show, pirate’s parrot show, petting zoo, freestyle BMX show, talent contests and more.
CHALK THE BLOCK | MAY 18
The Downtown Business District of Pacific Grove presents the second annual Chalk the Block. A sidewalk art competition on Lighthouse Avenue. It is open to all levels, from beginners to experts, individuals, or teams. You’ll receive a starter set of chalk, but you can also bring your supplies.
GIANT DIPPER FIREWORKS | MAY 18
Mark your calendars to ring in the 100th anniversary of the Giant Dipper with a once-in-a-lifetime fireworks show at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Plus, ride the Giant Dipper on May 18 and get a commemorative 100th anniversary button.
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