| April
26 - 27 |
The
San Juan Bautista 2nd Annual Chicken Festival and Parade
10am - 5pm
A festival for San Juan Bautista celebrating our
charming roosters and chickens that roam the streets in this
historic town sponsored by the SJB Chamber of Commerce.
A true family event from crowing contests to arts and crafts
booths, live entertainment all weekend. Parade
(Sunday 11am), crowing contest and Chicken BBQ on
Saturday & Sunday. For more information, contact the
chamber at 831.623.2454 or click here
for the flyer. |
| April
26 - 27 |
CACTUS
& SUCCULENT SHOW AND SALES
9am to 4pm in Jardines Restaurant courtyard in San
Juan Bautista. This
is your chance to see unusual and weird drought resistant
plants for sale! Admission free (831) 722-1446
or click
on “events” at www.cactus.mall.com. Presented by
Monterey Bay Area Cactus and Succulent Society. |
| April
27 |
10am-2pm
FREMONT PEAK DAY @ Fremont Peak. Free.
Games for kids at noon. (831) 623-4255. Hosted
by Native Daughters of the Golden West and VFW. |
| May |
El
Teatro Campesino's Spring Experiment-
a musical! Call for Dates and Times at
831.623.2444 or visit www.elteatrocampesino.com |
| May
3 - 4 |
24th
Annual California
Indian Market, Peace Pow Wow and World Cultures Festival.
10am-7pm Fine Art/Crafts/Dancers/Music/Native Food at
Mission San Juan Bautista - on Second Street Lot. California
Indian Dancers, Lakota Traditional Dancers, Drums and
Singers. Children's Jingle and Shawl Dances. Resplendent
Xipe Totec Aztec Dancers and Drum. Wailaki and Wilson's
Indian Tacos, Fry Bread, etc. Donation benefits One Earth
One People Peace Vision, 501c.3 Youth Art Projects.
Family-oriented, sobriety, Public educational event. Laynee
Bluebird, Director.(831) 623-4771 www.peacevision.net Flyer
here... |
| May
3 |
Blessing
of the Horse 10am
to 1pm, Blessing at 10:30am, at the Juan Bautista De Anza
National Historic Trail in San Juan Bautista (North Gate
near Hwy 156). Experience a connection with the local
history! For more info call Michelle Armijo at 831.389.4489
x262. |
| May
10 |
San
Juan Bautista Gallery Walk
1-7pm. For full description please see April 12th |
| May
10 |
AROMAS
COUNTRY GARDEN TOUR. 10am-4pm
Features artists in the garden! Treat yourself and
your Mom to the country gardens of Aromas. Nestled in
selected gardens you will find artist from the Aromas Hills
Artisan showing and selling their work. Maps available at
the Aromas Grange for $10. Sponsored by the Aromas
Hills Artisans. (831) 726-1786
www.aromashillsartisans.com |
| May
11 |
Mother’s
Day
- Your Mom will be so happy if you take her for a day in San
Juan Bautista on her special day! Make
reservations at Jardines early, it fills up! |
| May
12 |
AROMAS
COUNTRY GARDEN TOUR. 10am-4pm
Features artists in the garden! Maps available at the
Aromas Grange for $10. Sponsored by the Aromas Hills
Artisans. (831) 726-1786www.aromashillsartisans.com. |
| May
15 |
San
Benito County Trade Show and Job Fair
4-8pm. “Lights, Camera, Action” is the theme for
this annual event showcasing local businesses. Held at
the Veteran’s Memorial Building in Hollister. For
more information, contact 831.636.1882.
|
| May
18 |
6th
Annual Country Canyon Cruise & Car Show Downtown
SJB 10am-3pm. View
200 '20s-'60s vintage autos. Event T-shirts, live
'50s-'60s band, 50-50 draw after 50-60 band and Poker
Walk. Questions - information contact: David Peelo @
831-424-2004 or Marine711@aol.com
|
| May
18 |
El
Camino Real: Chanticleer Travels the Mission Road
Mission San Juan Bautista - 5pm.
Chanticleer’s longstanding affection for the California
Missions goes back to its debut 30 years ago in the Mission
Dolores in San Francisco. This concert of Mission-era music
will be performed in nine of the missions on the Camino Real
between San Luis Obispo to the south and San Francisco to
the north. More info: www.chanticleer.org
|
| May
17 & 18 |
11am-5pm
PASSPORT WEEKEND Open house of many of the San
Benito County wineries to include wine tasting and
refreshments. Must be at least 21 years old to
participate. Sponsored by the S.B.C. Winegrowers
Association. For more information- (831) 636-9143 |
| June
8 |
4pm
“MUSIC AT THE MISSION” presented by South Valley
Symphony.
4:00pm - 5:30pm. A Full symphony performing such great music
Copland fanfare for the common man, Beethoven’s Fifth
Symphony and more at the Mission San Juan Bautista.
Tickets available at the door or on www.southvalleysymphony.org
or call 831-623-4062. |
| June
14 |
San
Juan Bautista Gallery Walk
1-7pm. For full description please see April 12th |
| June
14 |
VICTORIAN
BALL7pm-11pm
at the San Juan Bautista Historical Park. Live music,
dancing in period costume and refreshments. Advance
tickets or purchase at the door for $25. (831) 623-4526 or
623-4881. |
| June
14 |
11am-4pm
STATE HISTORICAL PARK EARLY DAYS. Plaza Lawn and
surrounding historic buildings. 2nd &
Washington Sts. Free. 11am to 4pm tours. $2.00
per adult. Ages 16 and under free. (831)
623-4881. |
| June
15 |
Father’s
Day
Make Dad feel extra special by bringing him for a visit to
Historic San Juan Bautista for a great day of food, fun and
lots to see! Check out the great Father’s Day Menus
at our fine restaurants.For more information, contact the
SJB Chamber of Commerce at 831.623.2454 |
| June
15 |
Evening
Dinner Jazz Show
at San Juan Oaks Golf Club featuring the Kyle Eastwood
Jazz Group. For more information, call 636-6118 or
visit www.sanjuanoaks.com |
| June
21 |
Los
Padrinos Custom Car and Motorcycle Show
9am - 6pm. For more information contact Sam or Isabella at
La Cantina, 831-623-4525
|
| June
27 |
77th
annual SADDLE HORSE PARADE, 6:15pm downtown
Hollister (831) 637-5315
|
| June
28 - 29 |
SAN
BENITO COUNTY SADDLE HORSE SHOW AND RODEO.
Held at S.B.C. Fairgrounds. (831) 628-3545 or
www.sanbenitocountyfair.com. |
| July |
El
Teatro Campesino's famous ZOOT SUIT!
Call for Dates and Times at 831.623.2444 or visit www.elteatrocampesino.com |
| July |
5th
Annual Pet Friends Fest
Noon-4pm. This fundraiser for the non-profit rescue
organization Pet Friends includes a buffet lunch, no-host
wine/beer bar, music, and lots of great fun, all for a great
cause! Silent Auction. Held at the beautiful Faultline
Restaurant, 11 Franklin in San Juan Bautista. Specific
Date to be determined. For tickets call (831) 634-1191,
(831) 638-1068 or (831) 623-2117 or email gayle@petfriends.org. |
| July
4 |
Independence
Day-
celebrate the 4th of July in San Juan Bautista.
Safe and Sane Fireworks are for sale in SJB. |
| July
11 - 13 |
Hollister
Motorcycle Rally
the largest of its kind in California and one of the top ten
in the United States, offering a great line up of vendors
and entertainment. Presented by the Hollister
Motorcycle Rally Committee and Horse Power Promotions.
For more information call 805.686.2007 or visit www.horsepowerpromotions.com.
|
| July
12 |
San
Juan Bautista Gallery Walk
1-7pm. For full description please see April12th. |
| July
13 |
DIA
DE SAN JUAN MISSION FIESTA DAY. 1lam-5pm
Mission Olive Grove, 2nd and Polk Sts.
BBQ/raffle/games/music/fun. (831) 623-2127 |
| August |
El
Teatro Campesino's famous ZOOT SUIT!
Call for Dates and Times at 831.623.2444 or visit www.elteatrocampesino.com |
| August
3 |
45th
annual ANTIQUES AND COLLECTIBLES FLEA MARKET
8am-5pm featuring antiques and collectibles of all
kinds, food and fun. For vendor application, visit www.sjbchamber.com
or call (831) 623-2454 |
| August
3 - 4 |
Relay
for Life For
more information call- 831-637-0716 |
| August
7 |
San
Juan Bautista National Night Out
5:30-8pm Hosted by the San Benito County Sheriff’s Office.
A night for children of all ages to learn about public
safety in a fun atmosphere! State Historic Park Plaza
Lawn Area- Second Street. Call MSO Jennifer Burbank at
636-4080. |
| August
24 |
AROMAS
DAY. 8am-4pm
A day of country fun for the whole family. Breakfast
at the Grange 7-11am, street fair opens at 9am with Art in
the Park, Pone Rides, farm animal petting zoo. Games
for the kids, rock climbing wall and music all day.
Parade starts at 2pm. Horse-drawn wagon will give free
rides from the parking lot. For more
information,www.aromashillsartians.com |
| September |
El
Teatro Campesino's famous ZOOT SUIT!
Call for Dates and Times at 831.623.2444 or visit www.elteatrocampesino.com |
| September
18 |
San
Juan Bautista Gallery Walk
1-7pm. For full description please see April 12th.
|
September
20 & 21 |
31st
Annual SJB ART/CRAFT SHOW & WINE FESTIVAL.
10am-5pm Fine art and handmade crafts. Wine
tasting: Buy your glass and pay per pour. Sponsored by the
the San Juan Bautista Chamber of Commerce. For
applications or more information call (831) 623-2454 or
visit www.sjbchamber.com
|
September
20 & 21 |
CACTUS
& SUCCULENT SHOW AND SALES
9am to 5pm Jardine’s Restaurant courtyard in San
Juan Bautista. This is your chance to see unusual and weird
drought resistant plants for sale! Admission free
(831) 758-6645
or click on “events” at www.pantry@montereybay.com.
Presented by Monterey Bay Area Cactus and Succulent
Society. |
| October
3 - 5 |
87th
annual San Benito County Fair at Bolado Fairgrounds.
For information visit www.sanbenitocountyfair.com or call
(831)628-3421. |
| October
11 |
San
Juan Bautista Gallery Walk
1-7pm. For full description please see February 9th. |
| October
28 |
AUTUMN
ART FESTIVAL AND RAFFLE.
9am-noon Aromas Grange. You are invited to take a
workshop from one of the Aromas Hills Artisans artists.
Make some art work and take it home with you! Classes
are free! Come early to enjoy a country-style breakfast and
buy a raffle ticket to win artwork by one of the artists. Drawing
at 11:00 AM (831) 726-1786 |
| November |
El
Teatro Campesino's famous La Pastorela
Call for Dates and Times at 831.623.2444 or visit www.elteatrocampesino.com |
| November
1 - 2 |
San
Juan Bautista Day of The Dead
A Celebration of Life
Through Art & Music
Saturday and Sunday 9:00am to 4:30pm. Downtown SJB on 3rd
Street and Surrounding Areas. Join us for a traditional Day
of The Dead celebration including Latin America art, music,
food, dance and special displays and street performances
throughout each day. For more information contact Lori at
(831) 623-4616, email: sjbdayofthedead@gmail.com.
Website available after April 15th, 2008. www.sjbdayofthedead.com |
| November
8 |
San
Juan Bautista Gallery Walk
1-7pm. For full description please see February 9th. |
| November
11 |
Veterans
Day Parade-
in recognition of our WWII Veterans. The day’s event will
start with a military fly-over in downtown Hollister
followed by a parade. A ceremony will take place in
the Veterans Memorial Building. Presented by the
Veterans Coalition of San Benito County. BBQ follows
at V.F.W. Post 9242 and also at Johnny’s Bar and Grill.
For more information call 831-801-7424 or visit www.sbcveterans.org |
| November
29 |
ANNUAL
“LIGHTS ON CELEBRATION” PARADE
i6pm n downtown Hollister.
For parade applications, call (831) 636-84
www.downtownhollister.org |
| November
28 - January 6 |
Saints
Self guided walking tour guides are available at the SJB
Chamber office free of charge.
|
| December
21 |
6:30am
WINTER SOLSTICE AT THE MISSION For more
information, call (831) 623-2127.
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