Monterey County is a world-class wine and grape-growing region, which the Monterey County Vintners and Growers Association (MCVGA) strives for all to experience. In order for people to experience Monterey's wine country, MCVGA hosts three events each year: The Annual Winemakers' Celebration, a one-day event held the second Weekend of August, The Annual Great Wine Escape Weekend, a three day event held the second Weekend of November and The Annual Monterey Wine Auction & Gala, held the third Saturday in February.
MCVGA Annual Golf Tournament
Bayonet & Blackhorse Golf Course Thursday - June 26, 2008 Enjoy the afternoon of spectacular prizes, good company and fine wines. You could win a new Land Rover, Cadillac or Jaguar at the hole-in-one contest, sponsored by Sam Linder Auto Group, and we will have other amazing tee prizes and contests. The golf tournament will conclude with a wine reception hosted by local winemakers.
16th Annual Winemakers' Celebration
Custom House Plaza - Monterey, California Saturday - August 9, 2008 Join us in Celebrating Monterey’s Wine Country at the Historic Custom House Plaza in downtown Monterey. Taste the world class wines from over 45 Monterey County wineries and boogie to the tunes of a local band. Enjoy educational wine seminars, an extraordinary wine auction and local restaurant delicacies.
12th Annual Great Wine Escape Weekend
Monterey, California November 7-9, 2008 Celebrate the splendor of harvest at Monterey Wine Country’s 12th Annual Great Wine Escape Weekend. There’s something for everyone at this event! The highlights of the weekend include wine and food integration seminars, open houses at the wineries, guided wine country tours, winemaker dinners and the Grand Finale at Quail Lodge.
Check out our Calendar of Events page for all the upcoming wine related activities in Monterey wine country. From special winery events, concerts and winemaker dinners to holiday events and parties... there is a lot going on throughout the year.