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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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