Festivals near Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA.

Santa Cruz VegFest

• May. 31 - May 31, 2025
• Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds - Watsonville, CA USA

• Food / Wine / Beer

• $1 - $10

100+ exhibitors! Plant-Based restaurants, vegan treats, and free food sampling Local beer, wine and hard cider Live music Cruelty-free fashion and ....

Santa Cruz Restaurant Walk

• May. 28 - May 28, 2025
• Downtown Santa Cruz - Santa Cruz, CA USA

• Food / Wine / Beer

• $25 - $50

Come join us for a delicious journey through the flavors of Downtown Santa Cruz. This event is a foodie's dream, with a variety of participating resta ....

Outstanding in the Field: Capitola Wharf

• May. 28 - May 28, 2025
• Capitola Wharf - Capitola, CA USA

• Food / Wine / Beer

• $250+

CO-HOST: Monterey Bay Fisheries Trust HOST FISHERMAN: Hans Haveman | H&H Seafood GUEST CHEFS: The Outstanding in the Field Crew, Jessica Yarr | The ....

Veteran Surf Alliance Memorial Day Ceremony and Paddle Out

• May. 26 - May 26, 2025
• Capitola Beach - Capitola, CA USA

• Community (Local / Fair)

Join us to commemorate those who made the ultimate sacrifice by attending Veteran Surf Alliance's 7th Annual Memorial Day Paddle Out. All are invited ....

New Moon Collage and Creativity Workshops: Celebrate May Moons

• May. 25 - May 25, 2025
• Avalon Visions - Soquel, CA USA

• Arts (Arts & Crafts)
• Religion / Spirituality

• $50 - $100

New Moon Sacred Collaging: Celebrations for MayBring positivity to the world with creative, collage friends! Center into powerful visioning, connect t ....

Sweet Home Santa Cruz Dessert Festival - 'Tasty Tour'

• May. 24 - May 24, 2025
• Humble Sea Brewing Co. - Santa Cruz, CA USA

• Food / Wine / Beer

Kicking off the Extra Tasty Tour -- Join the Sweet Home Santa Cruz Dessert Festival! This summer, Collective Santa Cruz invites you to indulge in a 5- ....

The SLV Music & Art Festival

• May. 21 - May 21, 2025
• Roaring Camp - Felton, CA USA

The 4th annual SLV Music & Art Festival is an outdoor, community event that features performances by: SLVHS choir and bands, SLVMS bands, SLV Charter ....

Pie for the People - Spring 2025 Pie Potluck

• May. 18 - May 18, 2025
• Homeless Garden Project Farm Stand - Santa Cruz, CA USA

Entering its 11th year, Pie for the People is a local community group raising money for good causes while bringing neighbors together over delicious s ....

Forks, Corks & Kegs Santa Cruz

• May. 17 - May 17, 2025
• Kaiser Permanente Arena - Santa Cruz, CA USA

• Food / Wine / Beer

• $50 - $100

Join us for a delightful afternoon of exploration and indulgence as we embark on a culinary journey through the flavors of Santa Cruz! Indulge in four ....

Celebrate Women of Early California at the Castro Adobe

• May. 17 - May 17, 2025
• Castro Adobe State Historic Park - Watsonville, CA USA

• Arts (History)
• Community (Community / Social)

Celebrate Women of Early California at the Castro Adobe Open House WATSONVILLE - Join us Saturday, May 17, from 10:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. for a special ....

Food Truck Friday - May

• May. 16 - May 16, 2025
• Skypark - Scotts Valley, CA USA

• Food / Wine / Beer

Fundraiser for SVEF! Join us to support a great cause with delicious food and live music. ....

Musical Soulmates Black Classical Mother's Day Celebration

• May. 11 - May 11, 2025
• Progressive Missionary Baptist Church - Santa Cruz, CA USA

• Arts (Performing Arts)
• Music

• $25 - $50

Musical Soulmates is once again proud to offer a rich musical experience on Mother's Day. Honoring the fact that the Black church was the first stage ....

Mother's Day Oysters & Sauvignon Blanc

• May. 11 - May 11, 2025
• Aptos Vineyard - Aptos, CA USA

• Food / Wine / Beer

• $25 - $50
• $50 - $100

Happy Mother's Day!!! What better way to celebrate mom than with Oysters & Sauvignon Blanc??? Teaming up with Parker Presents... Bill Oysterman, provi ....

Avalon Visions Psychic and Healing Arts Fair

• May. 11 - May 11, 2025
• Avalon Visions - Soquel, CA USA

• Religion / Spirituality

Visit this fun outdoor event. Find the perfect handcrafted gift for your sweetheart amidst a treasure trove of unique creations. Discover something s ....

West Cliff Mother's Day Outdoor Market

• May. 11 - May 11, 2025
• Lighthouse Point - Santa Cruz, CA USA

This one-of-a-kind market takes place along West Cliff Drive in beautiful Santa Cruz, overlooking the iconic Steamers Lane surf spot—a favorite destin ....

West Cliff Mother's Day Outdoor Market

• May. 11 - May 11, 2025
• Lighthouse Point - Santa Cruz, CA USA

• Other / General

This one-of-a-kind market takes place along West Cliff Drive in beautiful Santa Cruz, overlooking the iconic Steamers Lane surf spot-a favorite destin ....

Capitola Village Sip & Stroll

• May. 10 - May 10, 2025
• Capitola City Hall - Capitola, CA USA

• Food / Wine / Beer

• $25 - $50

Enjoy sipping local wines and beers while strolling through our charming shops and boutiques in Capitola by the Sea. Pre-registration is $45 and in ....

London Nelson Week: Shrine Keeper

• May. 8 - May 8, 2025
• Landmark's Del Mar Theatre - Santa Cruz, CA USA

• Arts (History)
• Community (Local / Fair)

Hosted Across the City. From screenings at the Del Mar to City Council Meetings, London Nelson Week offers multiple opportunities for you to come out ....

TONY MCMANUS -Celtic Guitar Legend -Live at the Ugly Mug -Soquel -May 6th, 7PM

• May. 6 - May 6, 2025
• Ugly Mug CoffeeHouse - Soquel, CA USA

• Music

• $10 - $25

Hailed by John Renborn as "the best Celtic guitarist in the world," Tony McManus has also been listed as one of the 50 transcendent guitarists of all ....

I Cantori di Carmel brings choral masterworks to Santa Cruz

• May. 4 - May 4, 2025
• Holy Cross Catholic Church - Santa Cruz, CA USA

• Music

• $10 - $25
• $25 - $50

What if an evening out could transport you somewhere timeless? Songs of Destiny offers a transcendent mix of Romantic and Impressionist music by Brahm ....

Luncheon, Fashion Show and Entertainment! What a great way to Swing Into Spring!

• May. 4 - May 4, 2025
• 222 Market St - Santa Cruz, CA USA

• Arts (Fashion)
• Arts (Performing Arts)

The Market Street Senior Center is delighted to invite you to our annual fundraiser event, "Swing into Spring." This spectacular occasion is designed ....

Spring Luncheon- Entertainment-Fashion Show.

• May. 4 - May 4, 2025
• Market Street Senior Center - Santa Cruz, CA USA

• Community (Fundraiser)

This luncheon is more than just a meal; it's an event designed to celebrate the finer things in life. From the delicious food to the stunning fashion ....

12th Annual SCM Makers Market

• May. 4 - May 4, 2025
• Hallcrest Vineyards and Santa Cruz Scrumpy Cider - Felton, CA USA

Time for the 12th Annual SCM Makers Market in Felton! We are excited to be back in Felton this year on Sunday, May 4 at Hallcrest Vineyards! Just a mi ....

12th Annual SCM Makers Market

• May. 4 - May 4, 2025
• Hallcrest Vineyards and Santa Cruz Scrumpy Cider - Felton, CA USA

• Other / General

Time for the 12th Annual SCM Makers Market in Felton! We are excited to be back in Felton this year on Sunday, May 4 at Hallcrest Vineyards! Just a mi ....

Swan Lake: The State Ballet Theatre of Ukraine in Monterey, CA!

• May. 3 - May 3, 2025
• Golden State Theatre - Monterey, CA USA

• Arts (Performing Arts)

• $25 - $50

The State Ballet Theatre of Ukraine presents Swan Lake. Experience the most famous love story of all time! Swan Lake, on its North American Tour in 2 ....