Described are our current list of events - describing both our Old Fisherman's Wharf events and some fun nearby events, too.
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UPCOMING EVENTS ON OR NEAR MONTEREY'S OLD FISHERMAN'S WHARF
181st Anniversary Wharf Birthday History Photo Short Essay Contest
Date: Aug 3 - Sep 11, 2026 at 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM
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Explore Old Fisherman’s Wharf Historic 450 Photos Online and Share Your Memories or What Inspires You in New Short Essay Contest Celebrating the 181st Anniversary Wharf Birthday Party on October… Learn More...
Monterey Turkish Arts and Cultural Festival
Date: Aug 29 - Aug 30, 2026 at 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM
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This fun free festival is held next to Old Fisherman's Wharf at the Custom House Plaza! The Turkish American Association of California (TAAC) proudly presents the 26th Annual Monterey Turkish Arts… Learn More...
93rd Annual Festa Italia
Date: Sep 11 - Sep 13, 2026 at 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM
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New Entertainers Announced for The 93rd Festa Italia at the Custom House Plaza – Monterey State Historic Park in Downtown Monterey to be held on September 11th – 13th,… Learn More...
181st Wharf Birthday Party
Date: Oct 11, 2026 at 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM
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Monterey’s Old Fisherman’s Wharf Celebrates 181 Years with a Special Free Wharf Birthday Party Sunday, October 11, 2026, 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. August 15, 2026. Monterey, CA.… Learn More...
Halloween on the Wharf
Date: Oct 31, 2026 at 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM
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Halloween on the Wharf returns on Saturday, October 31st with trick or treating and a great costume contest with cash prizes. More details to come! Learn More...
10th Annual Christmas on the Wharf
Date: Dec 4 - Dec 20, 2026 at 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM
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10th Annual Christmas on the Wharf Returns December 4-20, 2026 Santa Visits, Live Entertainment, and New Enchanting Holiday Displays at Monterey’s Old Fisherman’s Wharf… Learn More...
17th Annual Whalefest Monterey
Date: Apr 10 - Apr 11, 2027 at 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
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Mark your calendars to join us for the 17th Annual Whalefest Monterey. Two days of celebration, conservation and connection! Whalefest is a free 2-day event set around Monterey’s Old… Learn More...