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Chamber Calendar of Events
Chamber of Commerce
PACIFIC GROVE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
P.O. Box 167
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584 Central Avenue
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Pacific Grove, CA 93950
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831 373-3304
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Fax: 373-3317
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www.pacificgrove.org
2010 Calendar of Annual Events
Feb. 8th-14th
AT&T
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.
February 26th Wine,
Art & Music Walk
A
walking tour of Pacific Grove's finest art venues. The
event is complimentary and open to the public. Art Walk
maps will be available at the participating locations and
at the Chamber. The hours are from 6:00-9:00 pm. More
info: 831-373-3304 or www.pacificgrove.org
March 13th St.
Mary’s-By-The-Sea Annual Spring 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, 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.
April 10th & 11th 53rd 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 16th
Wine, Art & Music
Walk
A
walking tour of Pacific Grove's finest art venues. The
event is complimentary and open to the public. Art Walk
maps will be available at any of the participating
locations and at the Chamber. The hours are from
6:00-9:00 pm. More info: 831-373-3304 or
www.pacificgrove.org
April 16th, 17th & 18th Wildflower Show
Don’t
miss this rare opportunity to view over 600 species and
varieties of Central Coast wildflowers. The Monterey Bay
Chapter of the California Native Plant Society partners
with the Museum to make this Wildflower Show the largest
in the Northern and Western Hemispheres in terms of number
of species and varieties represented. Show events include
Jack Muir Laws, noted scientific illustrator, offering
wildflower sketch classes.
This year’s show launches the
Museum’s new Native Plant Garden which features a living
willow tunnel, mineral dig area, and habitats such as
chaparral, butterfly, coastal shrub, and oak woodland. For
more information:
831-648-5718 or www.pgmuseum.org
June 4th Wine, Art &
Music Walk
A
walking tour of Pacific Grove's finest art venues. The
event is complimentary and open to the public. Art Walk
maps will be available at any of the participating
locations and at the Chamber. The hours are from
6:00-9:00 pm. More info: 831-373-3304 or
www.pacificgrove.org.
June 6th
Butterfly
Criterium
The
2010 Butterfly Criterium, which is officially sanctioned
by USA Cycling, will feature several race categories and a
number of wonderful activities for families. Spectators
will have an optimal view from almost anywhere along the
route and the course will certainly be a challenge for
competitors too. The race is sponsored by the Pacific
Grove Chamber of Commerce in cooperation with the City of
Pacific Grove and is organized by Ghost Tree Racing, a
central coast cycling club. Please contact Ghost Tree
Racing for more information: www.ghosttreeracing.com
June 14th - 20th U.S.
Open
On
June 14-20, 2010, the U.S. Open Championship returns to
the Pebble Beach Golf Links. This will be the fifth time
that the U.S. Open will be played at Pebble Beach, and it
will surely be a challenge for the 156 players who will be
participating, as well as a memorable experience for the
thousands of spectators and volunteers who will be
on-site. More info:
908-234-2300 or
www.usga.org.
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
(behind the Post Office). Great food, live entertainment
and a chance to enjoy a patriotic celebration. The hours
are from 11:00am -2:00pm. More info: 831-373-3304 or
www.pacificgrove.org.
July 9th-11th 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 22nd-25th 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:
831-920-1643 (Dixie) or www.feast-of-lanterns.org
July 23rd Wine, Art &
Music Walk
A
walking tour of Pacific Grove's finest art venues. The
event is complimentary and open to the public. Art Walk
maps will be available at any of the participating
locations and at the Chamber. The hours are from
6:00-9:00 pm. More info: 831-373-3304 or
www.pacificgrove.org
August 8th Lovers
Point Art & Food Festival
Enjoy this great opportunity to witness peninsula artists
paint and create images of the area. Visit with the art
community in a carefree environment at Lovers Point Park
in Pacific Grove. Great street food festival with music
and fun. The hours are from 9:00 am -5:00 pm. More info:
831-373-3304 or
www.pacificgrove.org
September 10th Wine, Art & Music
Walk
A
walking tour of Pacific Grove's finest art venues. The
event is complimentary and open to the public. Art Walk
maps will be available at any of the participating
locations and at the Chamber. The hours are from
6:00-9:00 pm. More info: 831-373-3304 or
www.pacificgrove.org
September 10th-12th 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.
September 16 Community
Expo – Chautauqua Hall
A
community showcase of the area top businesses that feature
products and service in a casual fun atmosphere. Door
prizes, music, and food. The hours are from 10:00 am –
3:00 pm. Complimentary admission. More info:
831-373-3304 or
www.pacificgrove.org
October 2nd 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: 831-646-6540.
October 3rd 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. The hours are from 10:00am to 3:00 pm. More info:
831-373-3304 or www.pacificgrove.org
October 16th
Architecture/Design Home Tour
This event celebrates the architecture and design work of
the peninsula's top architects. The tour will spotlight
several properties and will focus on architecture, design,
furnishings and landscaping. The hours are from 10:00 to
3:00pm. More info: 831-373-3304 or www.pacificgrove.org.
October 29th Wine, Art & Music
Walk
A
walking tour of Pacific Grove's finest art venues. The
event is complimentary and open to the public. Art Walk
maps will be available at any of the participating
locations and at the Chamber. The hours are from
6:00-9:00 pm. More info: 831-373-3304 or
www.pacificgrove.org
November 12th 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 5:30-8:30 pm, the event includes dinner
& live entertainment. More info: 831-373-3304 or
www.pacificgrove.org
November 29th 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!
The tree lighting begins at 5:30pm. More info:
831-373-3304 or www.pacificgrove.org
November 30 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 artists. 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. For more information:
Contact the Heritage Society of Pacific Grove, 165 Forest
Avenue, (831)648-5716.
Nov 30 and Dec 1st
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. The
hours are 6:00pm - 9:00pm. For information & tickets $20
per person, call: 831-373-3304
December 2nd 9th 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. This event begins at 6:00pm. More info:
831-373-3304 or www.pacificgrove.org
December 4th 17th 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. The
hours are from 10:00am to 4:00pm. More information:
831-373-3304 or www.pacificgrove.org
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