22 THE BEST OF MONTEREY BAY ® 2026-2027 Monterey Bay FC MARCH-OCTOBER Monterey Bay FC is part of the USL Championship, the second tier of professional soccer in the U.S. Catch the action from the stands, the beer garden or the heated, covered lounge. Cardinale Stadium, 4111 2nd Ave., Seaside. (831) 324-2560, montereybayfc.com Monterey Bay Sirens APRIL-JULY Part of the amateur USL W—a developmental women’s soccer league—the Sirens were a force opening their inaugural 2026 season. Part of the Monterey Bay FC umbrella. Cardinale Stadium, 4111 2nd Ave., Seaside. (831) 324-2560, mbfcsirens.com MotoAmerica Superbike Speedfest JULY 10-12, 2026 This event promises speed as well as family fun. Watch the top motorcycle racers in the country tear around Laguna Seca’s turns, and keep the kids entertained with carnival games on the sidelines. WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca, 1021 Highway 68, Salinas. (831) 242-8200, weathertechraceway.com California Rodeo Salinas Carnival JULY 10-19, 2026 The fun begins before the rodeo and continues alongside, making for one big, extended week, fittingly known as Big Week in Salinas. Carnival rides, cotton candy, funnel cakes—it’s all there. 295 Sun Way, Salinas. (800) 5494989, carodeo.com Carmel Bach Festival JULY 11-25, 2026 This annual festival celebrates 17th-century composer Johann Sebastian Bach (and beyond) and it is now approaching its 90th season. It all happens at the Sunset Center in Carmel and various other nearby venues. (831) 624-1521, bachfestival.org California Rodeo Salinas JULY 15-19, 2026 The California Rodeo Salinas features four action-packed days of bull riding, team roping, steer wrestling and more. The rodeo is a PRCA event, so that means the top cowboys and cowgirls will compete. Plus there’s music, a saloon and a lot more. Salinas Sports Complex, 1034 N. Main St., Salinas. (800) 549-4989, carodeo.com Moss Landing Street Fair JULY 26, 2026 Imagine a street lined on both sides with booths selling antiques, collectibles, vintage goods, artisan-crafted products—in other words, good stuff. In addition, there are vendors offering food and drink, so you can spend the day shopping and not drop. On the streets of Moss Landing. (831) 633-4501, mosslandingchamber.com Car Week PEBBLE BEACH COMPANY CALENDAR DANIEL DREIFUSS
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