Carmel Area 2008 Events

February 6 to10 ATT Pebble Beach Pro Am Golf Tournament

The famous celebrity Pro-Am Golf Tournament is back! Experience this wonderful world class event. More info at www.attpbgolf.com

April 17 to 20 Sea Otter Classic Bicycle Classic at Laguna Seca Raceway

Well known and well attended celebration of cycling for all!

More info at www.seaotterclassic.com

May 15 to 18 Carmel Art Festival

Come celebrate Plein Air, art galleries and more. "Year of the Dog" contest, art exhibitions and demonstrations. All venues within walking distance and located in Carmel by the Sea village.

More info at www.carmelartfestival.org

May 16 to 18 US Sports and Champs Cars at Laguna Seca Raceway

Annual world class and well attended event. Bring your earplugs and experience the excitement!

More info at www.laguna-seca.com

June 27 to 29 Monterey Blues Festival at Monterey Fairgrounds

Over 56 Hot Blues acts on three stages providing unforgettable experiences at this Monterey tradition.

More info at www.montereyblues.com

July 18 to 20 Red Bull Motorcycle Grand Prix at Laguna Seca

Red Bull US Grand Prix at Laguna Seca Raceway features the MotoGP World Championships and the AMA Super bike Championship. This is the largest motorcycle race in North America. www.laguna-seca.com

August 12 to 17 Concours d'Elegance at Pebble Beach and Carmel

Celebrate at this annual gathering of the finest in Italian and other world class collectors' cars. Car rally that drives through Carmel on Ocean Avenue, on Tuesday, is a judged concourse, featuring post-War vehicles of legendary status from 1946 through 1971. Featuring Classic Cars at Pebble Beach and Christies' Car Auction. More info at www.pebblebeachconcours.com

Aug 15 to 17 Monterey Historic Car Races at Laguna Seca

This event brings Indy tradition back to the Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca, celebrating Indy Roadsters and those who made the Indy 500 one of the most spectacular events in motor sports. More info at www.monteryhistoric.com

Sept 19 to 21 Monterey Jazz Festival at Monterey Fairgrounds

Join in a very famous celebration of jazz tradition, over several stages, with world class musician performances, during three carefree days.

More info at www.montereyjazzfestival.org

Sept 27 to 29 AMA Superbike Series at Laguna Seca Raceway

Showcasing AMA's Supersport, Superstock and Formula Xtreme classes. The two-day event will feature all four classes of AMA Superbike racing.

More info at www.laguna-seca.com

Oct 17 to 19 Sports Car Championships at Laguna Seca Raceway

The raceway features the world's most exotic racing sports cars.

More info at www.laguna-seca.com

Dec 31 First Night Monterey at Custom House Plaza and other Monterey venues

Wonderful New Years celebration of the arts with music, food and entertainment. From afternoon to midnight finale, this event has something for everyone, all within walking distance!

More info at www.firstnightmonterey.org