28 The Best of Monterey Bay ® 2024-2025 calendar music and a festive vibe. This alcohol-free (but plenty celebratory) New Year’s tradition goes on rain or shine, with interactive art, music, dance and more happening both indoors and outdoors. Various venues in downtown Monterey. (831) 373-4778, firstnightmonterey. org Big Sur Foragers Festival January TBD, 2025 This event is a celebration of the culinary delights of mushrooms—and includes events like a “Fungus Face-off,” during which chefs compete for the best foraged dish, and more. Various locations. (831) 667-2580, bigsurforagersfestival.org AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am Jan. 29-Feb 2, 2025 The Pro-Am was started by entertainment icon Bing Crosby in 1937. Now golf’s biggest names compete to win the coveted title at this PGA Tour designated event. Last year the field included most of the world’s top 50 professionals. Most of the world’s top 100, in fact. At Pebble Beach golf courses. (831) 649-1533, attpbgolf.com Pebble Beach Food & Wine April 10-13, 2025 This event brings together the finest chefs, wines and spirits from across the country and the world and places them in one of the most beautiful settings for four days of tastings, talks, dinners and more. It’s exquisite. Various locations, Pebble Beach. pebblebeachfoodandwine.com Life Time Sea Otter Classic April 10-13, 2025 This celebration of all things cycling includes a little bit of something for everyone, from professionals to the kids. Watch the races, then head to the expo for food, drinks, the latest and greatest in bicycles and gear, and the chance to meet your favorite athlete. WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca, 1021 Highway 68, Salinas. (800) 218-8411, seaotterclassic.com Whalefest Monterey April 12-13, 2025 This event dedicated to the wonderful whale celebrates marine life, explores environmental issues and more. Expect to hear from leading marine experts and enjoy interactive exhibits and activities—the festival’s signature blend of science and fun. Fisherman’s Wharf, Monterey. montereywharf.com Big Sur International Marathon April 27, 2025 A marathon is a marathon, except when it’s the Big Sur Marathon. Start training now in preparation for one of the most iconic and stunning running routes along the edge of the continent. Highway 1, Big Sur. (831) 6256226, bigsurmarathon.org Trans Am Speedfest May TBD, 2025 The muscle cars of the Trans Am series are meant for WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca. Mustangs, Camaros, Challengers and other high-horsepower beasts are on track for two days of racing in anger. WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca, 1021 Highway 68, Salinas. (831) 242-8200, weathertechraceway.com California Roots Music & Arts Festival
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