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2008 Calendar of Annual Events

 Feb. 4-10 - AT&T

Shuttle Bus service provided for AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am.  Tickets to the event and shuttle are sold at Chamber Office.  Stay in Pacific Grove and catch a shuttle to the event.  For more information, please call 831-373-3304.  www.pacificgrove.org

March 8                   St. Mary's-By-the-Sea Annual Spring Book Fair

St. Mary’s by-the-Sea Episcopal Church’s at Edward's Hall will be the site of a great Book Fair.  Hundreds of Great Books:  History, Art, Cookbooks, Finance, Spiritual, Political, Mysteries, Gardening, Children's Books and more.....Hardcover, paperbacks, some brand new!  Plus Videos, DVDs, CDs, Records, cassettes.  Fill a bag for $4.00 sale after 1:00 pm.   More Info: 831-373-4441

March 9                                   19th 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 & silent auction, on behalf of the Pacific Grove Unified School District, to be held in the Grand Ballroom of Inn at Spanish Bay. Hours are 4-7 pm.  831-642-4943

April 12-13                      51st 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 18- 20                                         Wildflower Show

The first wildflower show in the state with more than 600 species, varieties, lesser taxae of local flora on exhibit at the Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History.  More info:  831-648-5716.

May 17 – July 27    

Heroes All! Nisei Veterans of WWII and Korea

Exhibition by Photographer Tom Graves

May 17 – July 27, 2008

Public Opening & Armed Services Day Celebration
Saturday, May 17 • 2:00 PM
 Monterey Jazz Festival County High School All Star Band, Color guard presentation by Seaside High School Junior ROTC, • Panel with photographer Tom Graves, Larry Oda, President of National Japanese American Citizens League (JACL), and Nisei veterans, Taiko drumming demonstration. Call (831) 774-4724 or visit www.steinbeck.org.  Included with regular museum admission. A portion of program proceeds that day will go to the Paralyzed Veterans Association. 

May 23-25                               Memorial Day Sidewalk Sale

Third annual downtown Memorial Day Sidewalk Sale with over 40 downtown stores showcasing great merchandise and services at up to 70% Savings Special drawings and value-added gifts.  For more info:  831-373-3304.

July 4                                      City Fourth of July BBQ

Join the Chamber of Commerce and celebrate the 4^th with an old-fashioned, down-home BBQ in Caledonia Park. Great food, live entertainment and a chance to visit with your neighbors. More info:  831-373-3304 or www.pacificgrove.org.

July 11-12-13                            Antiques Show & Sale

July 23,24,25,26,27                        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.

August 7-10, 2008      Steinbeck Festival 2008: Steinbeck & Mexico

Steinbeck Festival 2008 will explore Steinbeck’s regard for Mexico in broad cultural contexts.  Four days of talks, tours, films and events, culminating in a Community Free Day for Monterey County residents on Sunday, August 10 celebrating the cultural heritage of Mexico. Presentations will address the impact of Mexican and Mexican American culture on Steinbeck’s work and key components of that heritage: the politics of the Mexican revolution, migratory workers in California, Mexican and Mexican American music and art, and other themes.  From 1932 until the mid 1950s, Steinbeck often wrote about the environment, history, culture and politics of Mexico. For more information call (831) 775-4724 or visit www.steinbeck.org

September 12 - 14                     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.  1,600 Triathletes from all over the world.  Sponsored by Tri-California: 831-373-0678 or www.tricalifornia.com.

November 15th                  Fashion Show/Community Auction

A Fashion Show by eight PG Boutiques and Community Auction.  More than 120 donations of trips, restaurant certificates, accommodations & golf packages will be auctioned off to support the Chamber.  Held at Asilomar Conference Grounds from 5:30-10 pm, the event includes dinner & live entertainment.  More info: 831-373-3304.

October 4^th                            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 5th                                    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

December 1                           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 2 & 3                                      Christmas at the Inns

Visit 12 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 4th                   7th 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 6th                   15^th 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