Monterey County Agricultural & Rural Life Museum

06/20/2026

Before there were smartphones...
Before there was social media...

There were summer afternoons, classic cars, and community gatherings.

Join us July 4th at San Lorenzo Park and celebrate the traditions that built the Salinas Valley.

Classic Cars • Antique Tractors • Music • Food • Family Activities

Some things never go out of style.

🇺🇸 Free Admission
🇺🇸 Free Parking

06/20/2026

👑🇺🇸 WHO'S GOING TO TAKE HOME THE CROWN? YOU DECIDE! 🇺🇸👑

The 2026 MCARLM Valley Heritage Days Firecracker Court is officially underway, and now it's time to vote for your favorite candidate!

✨ JB
✨ Maria
✨ Ariana
✨ Layla

Stop by any of these local businesses and cast your vote:

📍 Pine Canyon Store: Maria & Arianna
📍 LA Hearne Company: Layla & JB
📍 Ace Hardware: Maria & JB
📍 Rising Phoenix: Layla & Ariana
📍 Shell Station on Canal: JB & Maria
📍 California Pizza: Layla & Ariana

💥 $1 = 1 Vote 💥

Every dollar raised helps support MCARLM Valley Heritage Days and the July 3rd Fireworks Display, helping keep these cherished community traditions alive for local families.

Voting is open now, so gather your friends, family, coworkers, neighbors, and favorite customers and help decide who will wear the crown at Valley Heritage Days on July 4th!

❤️🤍💙 Thank you to our participating businesses and everyone who supports our community celebration.

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06/19/2026

Get your ticket before they are gone! Seats are filling up fast, they certainly won't last! https://www.mcarlm.org/product-page/murder-mystery-dinner-ticket

06/18/2026

🇺🇸 CLASSIC CAR OWNERS—WE'RE LOOKING FOR THE BEST IN SOUTH COUNTY 🇺🇸

Think your ride turns heads?

Bring it to Valley Heritage Days on July 4th at San Lorenzo Park and let the public decide.

Hot rods. Muscle cars. Lowriders. Vintage trucks. Motorcycles. Classics of every kind.

🏆 Awards
🌳 Beautiful park setting
🎶 Music
🚜 Antique tractors
🍔 Food vendors

Registration begins at 10:00 AM.

Let's see what you've got, South County.

06/18/2026

🎉 Happy National Mascot Day! 🎉

If the Monterey County Agricultural and Rural Life Museum had an official mascot, who should it be?

🦚 Professor Pete the Peacock 🚜 Rusty the Tractor 🌬️ Wendy the Windmill 👨‍🌾 Frank the Farmer ⛏️ Jack the Gold Panner

Each one represents a different piece of Monterey County's story—from agriculture and ranching to innovation, history, and the Gold Rush spirit that helped shape California.
Cast your vote by commenting the NUMBER or NAME of your favorite below! 👇

1️⃣ Professor Pete 2️⃣ Rusty 3️⃣ Wendy 4️⃣ Frank 5️⃣ Jack

And if you have an even better mascot idea, let's hear it!

We'll tally the votes and see who the community chooses as the fan favorite. 🏆

06/16/2026

06/15/2026

Sign up today at www.mcarlm.org/4th

Kid Zone
It's time for some old-fashioned 4th of July fun! Kids will have blast in our Kid Zone loaded with fun activities and competitions. Buy your all day wrist band to enjoy extra fun including Face Painting, Gold Panning, & Souvenirs, or come and enjoy the free activities offered!

Plus enjoy sack races, watermelon eating contests, and more!

Valley Heritage Days Car Show at San Lorenzo Park.  Nestled in the trees overlooking the scenic park this is the perfect place to spend the day with your favorite car taking center stage.  Each entrant will receive a professional photo of their car taken on the lush green grass while they enjoy sh...