2024 La Merienda

2024 La Merienda

Join us on Saturday, June 1, 2024, from 11:15 am to 3 pm at the Memory Garden on Custom House Plaza for La Merienda, the City's oldest annual event. Hosted by the Monterey History & Art Association for the past 90 years, this community fiesta commemorates the 1770 founding of Monterey and the 1931 founding of MHAA.

Tickets: MHAA Members $100, Non-members $125 (from April 1, if available). Support MHAA's initiatives by purchasing tickets. MHAA is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization (Tax ID# 94-1517208). Tickets are available through the event website only,

Enjoy a BBQ buffet extravaganza by Old Fisherman's Grotto Chefs, including Certified Angus Beef, BBQ chicken, Italian sausage, salmon, paella, salads, corn, chili beans, cornbread, salsa, and a special surprise. Complimentary wine, beer, coffee, tea, and soft drinks included. The feast concludes with a birthday cake cutting ceremony using Colonel Fitch's historic sword.

Entertainment by Mike Marotta Jr., mariachis, folkorico dancers, and Master of Ceremonies David Marzetti. Dress in 18th-century costumes for this festive "Californio" party. Silent Auction also available.

Public parking in West and East Garages, Heritage Harbor Garage, and Wharf Parking Lot. Buy tickets now!

Host or Publisher Monterey History & Art Association