CALENDAR Monterey Jazz Festival SEPT. , MJF celebrates 69 years strong this September. The bill boasts over 50 acts, highlighted with some of the genre’s most recognizable names. There are legends such as Ron Carter, Diana Krall, Herbie Hancock and Charles Lloyd, along with rising stars—Alexa Tarantino is one—and other must-sees, like Kingfish Ingram, to mention just some of the performers. Monterey County Fair and Event Center, 2004 Fairground Road, Monterey. (831) 373-3366, montereyjazzfestival.org California International Airshow Salinas SEPT. , Aerial acrobatic teams and modern high-tech aircraft spin and glide through the sky as the audience looks up in amazement. The spectacle is back for its 45th year, with a show by the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds, iconic P-51 Mustangs, aerobatic teams and much more. Salinas Municipal Airport, 30 Mortensen Ave., Salinas. (844) 647-7469, salinasairshow.com Taste of Carmel OCT. , Some 70 local restaurants will prepare bites. There will be wine and other beverages poured, along with live music and dancing on the grounds of a historical landmark. This celebration of Carmel is in its 38th year. Carmel Mission Basilica, 3080 Rio Road, Carmel. tasteofcarmel.org. Trans Am SpeedTour OCT. , The muscle cars of the Trans Am Western 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 V-8 anger. WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca, 1021 Highway 68, Salinas. (831) 242-8200, weathertechraceway.com Meet the Makers Art & Wine Walk OCT. , More than just perusing galleries, the stroll through Carmel includes local wines, food and music. But the focus is still on the art and artists. The tour features the community’s artistowned galleries. Downtown Carmel. (831) 375-9400, carmelcalifornia.com Monterey Tequila Festival OCT. , As the name suggests, there will be tastings of tequila and mezcal. But the festival is a celebration of agave, as well as food and music. Fortunately, there are designated driver deals. Stick around for the afterparty. Hyatt Regency Hotel & Spa, 1 Old Golf Course Road, Monterey. (831) 800-2899, montereytequilafestival.com Heritage Fire x Whiskies of the World OCT. , Nothing pairs better with food cooked over open flame than whiskey. And if you want whiskey, you want the best in the world. That pretty much sums up this evening of unparalleled spirits and sophisticated flame. Inn at Spanish Bay, 2700 17-Mile Drive, Pebble Beach. toursby21.com Big Sur Food and Wine Festival NOV. , Big Sur Food and Wine is a celebration of local flavor, hospitality and personalities—and it is rightfully popular. Keep an eye on the website, or sign up for email updates, to hear when tickets become available. Some events are intimate meals with just a few seats. Venues throughout Big Sur. (831) 596-8105, bigsurfoodandwine.org 26 THE BEST OF MONTEREY BAY ® 2026-2027 MY BLUE HEAVEN 1/1, VIBROGRAPH BY NICHOLAS TROFIMUK CARMEL VIBES GALLERY WHERE ELEGANCE AND NATURE MEET Su Vecino Court Lincoln between 5th & 6th MY BLUE HEAVEN 1/1, VIBROGRAPH BY NICHOLAS TROFIMUK CARMEL VIBES GALLERY WHERE ELEGANCE AND NATURE MEET Su Vecino Court Lincoln between 5th & 6th Carmel • 480.414.7968 MY BLUE HEAVEN 1/1, VIBROGRAPH BY NICHOLAS TROFIMUK CARMEL VIBES GALLERY WHERE ELEGANCE AND NATURE MEET Su Vecino Court Lincoln between 5th & 6th Carmel • 480.414.7968 MY BLUE HEAVEN 1/1, VIBROGRAPH BY NICHOLAS TROFIMUK CARMEL VIBES GALLERY WHERE ELEGANCE AND NATURE MEET Su Vecino Court Lincoln between 5th & 6th Carmel • 480.414.7968 CarmelVibes_1-2h_VG26_dg.indd 1 6/3/26 12:44 PM
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