september
7 Cherry´s Jubilee Through Sept. 9. Cars manufactured prior to 1972 are displayed alongside food and entertainment offerings. Laguna Seca Raceway, Hwy 68 between Monterey and Salinas. 759-1836.
7 Festa Italia/Santa Rosalia Festival Through Sept 9. Monterey celebrates its Italian heritage with music, food, bocce ball competitions, arts and crafts. Custom House Plaza, Monterey. 625-9623.
8 Seagate Triathlon Through Sept. 9. Sprint and Olympic Events. Triathletes compete in course near Lovers Point, Pacific Grove. 373-0678.
8 Corn Crazy Crafts, a maze and a corn-on-the-cob-eating contest celebrate one of the most famous members of the grass family. Earthbound Farm, Carmel Valley. 625-6219.
12 Greek Festival Through Sept. 14. Enough Greek food, dancing, arts and crafts to make Zorba proud. Custom House Plaza, Monterey. 424-4434.
13 Taste of the Valley Through Sept. 14. Food and wine festival pays tribute to the agricultural splendor of Salinas Valley. National Steinbeck Center, Salinas. 424-7611.
16 TomatoFest 2007 Tomato lovers rejoice–here are some heirlooms to truly treasure. Green ones, red ones, black ones–a rainbow of 300 gourmet tomatoes for the tasting, plus food from 50 chefs. Quail Lodge, Carmel Valley. 1-888-989-8171.
21 Monterey Jazz Festival Through Sept. 23. The oldest continuous jazz festival in the world celebrates its 50th anniversary with Diana Krall, Dave Brubeck, Ornette Coleman and many more. Monterey Fairgrounds, Monterey. 925-275-9255.
28 California International Airshow Through Sept. 30. The US Air Force Thunderbirds and other world-class, diversely talented aerobats perform an air extravaganza that includes an unprecedented night show. Salinas Airport, Salinas. 1-888-845-SHOW.
29 Old Monterey Seafood and Music Festival Through Sept. 30. Two days of Monterey´s fresh seafood and fresh local bands on Alvarado Street and Custom House Plaza, Monterey. 655-8070.
