Carmel Events
Check Out The Festivals & Celebrations Happening During Your Stay
The spirit of Carmel thrives all around the Carmel Bay View Inn. Throughout the year Carmel-by-the-Sea is the site of a wide range of seasonal festivals, food and wine events, holiday celebrations, cultural events and more. Browse our calendar of events below to learn more about what’s happening in Carmel during your visit.
Viewed as one of the most thrilling PGA Tour events, the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am takes place on three of Monterey Peninsula’s most exclusive golf courses. The biggest names in the sport demonstrate their amazing talents at this event you’ll never forget.
Combine 250 celebrated wineries with 100 well-known chefs and you have this distinctive festival. From wine tastings and cooking demos to dining opportunities you’ll savor, the premier event is truly a fantasy come true!
Since 1986, this annual marathon continues to draw thousands of runners to the region. Participants enjoy a picturesque course along Highway 1 that shows off the rugged scenery of Big Sur. From a race and a relay to a 5K run and various walks, there’s something for everyone!
Always held the weekend after Mother’s Day, the Carmel Art Festival is a free event that celebrates a wide variety of creative works. Enjoy a juried painting competition, a silent auction and live music among other art-related activities.
Launched in 1935, this concert series at the Sunset School Auditorium is still going strong! Today, you can experience a wide range of musical talents during this two-week festival. Make sure to come by and listen to passionate musicians perform.
Interested in collector cars? Then Concours on the Avenue should be on your list of things to do! It’s a ten-day event that showcases unique vehicles you normally wouldn’t see on the street. From luxury cars to hot rods and many types of models in between, you’re sure to be wowed by these amazing machines!