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Events in August 2019

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July 29, 2019
July 30, 2019
July 31, 2019
August 1, 2019(1 event)

10:00 am: SOBO Meeting


August 1, 2019

August 2, 2019(2 events)

5:00 pm: First Fridays!


August 2, 2019

On the First Friday of every month many of the downtown businesses stay open later than usual and many host live music and wine tasting as well as have special promotions going on.

6:00 pm: 38th Steinbeck Festival


August 2, 2019

The 2019 Steinbeck Festival, “In Search of America” revisits John Steinbeck’s 1962 book, Travels with Charley and invites participants to reflect on American culture and identity. Join us for riveting presentations, tours, films, art, food, and performances.

About the Steinbeck Festival:
A literary celebration of John Steinbeck’s enduring legacy, the Steinbeck Festival has taken place for the last 38 years in and around Salinas. Each year the Festival explores a new theme relating to the life and works of Salinas native, John Steinbeck The Festival is a dynamic, spirited, and challenging exploration through talks, films, performances, and exhibits. It is open to the public and intended to instruct, entertain, and connect like-minded Steinbeck lovers and newbies.

August 3, 2019(1 event)

9:00 am: 38th Steinbeck Festival


August 3, 2019

The 2019 Steinbeck Festival, “In Search of America” revisits John Steinbeck’s 1962 book, Travels with Charley and invites participants to reflect on American culture and identity. Join us for riveting presentations, tours, films, art, food, and performances.

About the Steinbeck Festival:
A literary celebration of John Steinbeck’s enduring legacy, the Steinbeck Festival has taken place for the last 38 years in and around Salinas. Each year the Festival explores a new theme relating to the life and works of Salinas native, John Steinbeck The Festival is a dynamic, spirited, and challenging exploration through talks, films, performances, and exhibits. It is open to the public and intended to instruct, entertain, and connect like-minded Steinbeck lovers and newbies.

August 4, 2019
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August 7, 2019
August 8, 2019(1 event)

10:00 am: SCCIA Board of Directors Meeting


August 8, 2019

The Salinas City Center Improvement Association meets the 2nd Thursday of every month at 10am at CSUMB @ Salinas City Center. The meeting is open to the public and attendees are welcome to share their opinions and questions during the public forum portion of the agenda.

The current agenda can be found on the documents page.

August 9, 2019(1 event)

5:00 pm: Salinas Valley Food & Wine Kick Off Party


August 9, 2019

Kick off the Salinas Valley Food & Wine Festival with some of your favorite home breweries, live music, food trucks and a fun photo booth.

Tickets are only $15 through July 31st.

After July 31st tickets go up to $20.

For more details and to purchase tickets CLICK HERE!

August 10, 2019(1 event)

11:00 am: Salinas Valley Food & Wine Festival


August 10, 2019

Main Street will be filled with wine tasting stops, food sampling stations, live music, artist/artisan vendors, and the opportunity to experience world-class wines, craft beers, and gourmet foods. Admission to the main festival is free and tickets can be purchased for wine and beer tastings along with samplings of culinary delights from local chefs, caterers, and restaurants.

For more details and to purchase tickets CLICK HERE!

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August 24, 2019(2 events)

10:00 am: 4th Annual Salinas PAL Car Show


August 24, 2019

Come join us for our 4th Annual Salinas PAL Car Show August 24th!

Food, Beer Garden, Kids Activities and much more.... Stay tuned to their Facebook Event Page for more information.

10:00 am: Old Town Throw-Down BBQ Rib Cook-Off


August 24, 2019

Come enjoy the cook-off and chow down on some delicious BBQ ribs.

10 AM to 2 PM or until sold out.
Pre-sold orders need to picked up by 1:45.

For tickets contact: Tony Virrueta: 831-214-9781 or Mark Perez: 831-595-3933

Proceeds benefit the Monterey County Veterans Day Parade

August 25, 2019
August 26, 2019
August 27, 2019
August 28, 2019(1 event)

10:00 am: Land Use Committee (LUC) Meeting


August 28, 2019

August 29, 2019
August 30, 2019
August 31, 2019
September 1, 2019