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Chamber Calendar of Events
Chamber of Commerce
2009 Calendar of Annual Events
Feb. 11th-15th AT&T
Shuttle Service
Shuttle bus service provided to AT&T Pebble Beach National
Pro-Am. Tickets to the event and shuttle are sold at
Chamber office and departing from the Pacific Grove Museum
of Natural History. Stay in Pacific Grove and catch a
shuttle to the event. For more information, please call
831-373-3304 or www.pacificgrove.org.
March 15th 20th
Annual Great Taste of PG
The
fabulous food and wine event, to benefit PG PRIDE and
Pacific Grove schools, will showcase the area's finest
restaurants and wineries along with a live and silent
auction, on behalf of that Pacific Grove Unified School
District, to be held in the Grand Ballroom of Inn at
Spanish Bay. Hours are 4-7pm. More Info: 831-642-4943 or
pgpride@pgusd.org.
April 4th & 5th 52nd Annual Good Old
Days Celebration
A
Pacific Grove tradition!! Includes the County’s largest
arts and crafts show, with over 225 art and food vendors
in downtown Pacific Grove, a parade down Pine Avenue; live
entertainment on five stages; California Police Motorcycle
Competition; old-fashioned games and contests and lots
of family fun. Free admission. More info: 831-373-3304
or www.pacificgrove.org
April 17th, 18th & 19th Wildflower Show
The
first wildflower show in the state with more than 600
species, varieties and lesser taxae of local flora on
exhibit at the Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History.
More info: 831-648-5716.
April 18th St.
Mary’s-By-The-Sea Annual Fall Book Sale
St.
Mary’s-by-the Sea Episcopal Church’s at Edward’s Hall will
be the site of a great book sale. Hundreds of great
books: History, Art, Cookbooks, Finance, Spiritual,
Political, Mysteries, Gardening, Gardening, Children’s
Books and more…Hardcover, paperbacks, some brand new! Plus
videos, DVD, CDs, records and cassettes. Fill a bag for
$4.00 sale at 9:00pm. For more information call:
831-373-4441
July 4th City
Fourth of July BBQ
Join the Chamber of Commerce and celebrate the 4th
with an old-fashioned, down-home BBQ in Caledonia Park.
Great food, live entertainment and a chance to enjoy a
patriotic celebration. More info: 831-373-3304 or
www.pacificgrove.org.
July 10th-12th Antiques and Collectibles
Show and Sale
Saint Mary's by the Sea Episcopal Church's 53rdnd
Annual Antiques Show and Sale featuring 28 dealers. From
10am until 5pm, Friday and Saturday; Noon-5pm Sunday. $6
donation for admission. More info: 831-373-4441
July 23rd-26th Feast of
Lanterns
In
keeping with tradition as old as the city itself, this is
a community celebration featuring the Feast of Salads, PG
Birthday Cake, Pet Parade, street dancing, pageant,
fireworks, entertainment and more! More info:
831-373-8295 or www.feast-of-lanterns.org
September 11th-13th Triathlon at
Pacific Grove
Olympic distance event consists of a swim course at Lovers
Point, a bike course to Asilomar State Beach, and a run to
Monterey Bay Aquarium. 2,400 Triathletes from all over
the world. Sponsored by Tri-California: 831-373-0678 or
www.tricalifornia.com.
October 3rd Annual
Butterfly Parade & Bazaar
Local elementary school children welcome the Monarchs to
Pacific Grove during this annual parade (10:30am),
followed by the Butterfly Bazaar behind the Robert Down
School. More info: 831-646-6548.
October 4th Historic Home Tour
A
tour of prime and selected Victorian and historic homes,
bed & breakfast inns, and churches. Docents provide a
history of each location, highlighting Pacific Grove’s
traditional hospitality. Co-sponsored by the Chamber of
Commerce, Pacific Grove Art Center, and the Heritage
Society. More info: 831-373-3304 or www.pacificgrove.org
November 14th Holiday Fashion Show
A
Fashion Show by eight PG Boutiques. More than 120
donations of trips, restaurant certificates,
accommodations & golf packages will be auctioned off to
support the Chamber. Held at Asilomar Conference Grounds,
Merrill Hall from 5:30-10 pm, the event includes dinner &
live entertainment. More info: 831-373-3304 or
www.pacificgrove.org
November 30th City Christmas Tree
Lighting Ceremony
Festivities at Jewell Park include live entertainment by
school bands and choruses, followed by caroling and
refreshments at Chautauqua Hall and Santa’s first visit!
More info: 831-373-3304 or www.pacificgrove.org
December 1st & 2nd Christmas at the
Inns
Visit 10 bed & breakfast inns decorated for the holidays
in Victoria-era splendor. Limited number of tickets
sold. Entertainment and light refreshments served. For
information & tickets $20 per person, call: 831-373-3304
or www.pacificgrove.org
December 2
Artists in the Museum
This
one night show and sale will coincide with the second
night of Christmas at the Inns. Visit the
Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History on Central and
Forest and enjoy the work of fifteen local artist. This is
a great chance to purchase one-of-a-kind holiday
gifts and meet the artists in person. Items for sale
will include glasswork, pine needle baskets, photography,
watercolors and acrylics, textile work, carved gourds,
jewelry and ceramics. The event is open to the
public from 5pm to 9pm. There is no admission
charge.
December 3rd 8th Annual Holiday Parade of
Lights
Lighted parade will feature marching bands, holiday
floats, dance teams, equestrian groups, and of course,
Santa Claus. After the parade, stores will remain open
for Holiday shopping & wagon rides, photos with Santa &
carolers. More info: 831-373-3304 or www.pacificgrove.org
December 5th 16th Annual
Stillwell’s Snow in the Park
Caledonia Park in downtown PG behind the Post Office will
be covered in a blanket of snow & decorated with twinkling
lights. Lots of wintry fun for all! Featuring Santa’s
arrival on a shiny PG fire truck, Frosty the Snowman, Snow
Queen, hayrides, petting zoo & lots of entertainment. More
information: 831-373-3304 or
www.pacificgrove.org
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