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2026 Events

Mark your calendars for these fun upcoming events.  Hope to see you there!

All events and dates are subject to change.  

June

Friday, June 5 – Saturday, June 13 – Carmel Culinary Week

Thursday, June 18 – Farmers’ Market Third Thursday

July

Saturday, July 4 – Monterey County Pops! Independence Day Concert

Thursday, July 16 – Farmers’ Market Third Thursday

August

Friday, August 7 – Sunday, August 16 – Monterey Peninsula Car Week

Tuesday, August 10 – Concours for a Cause

Wednesday, August 11 – Astons on the Avenue

Thursday, August 12 – Ferrari Owners Club Concours Carmel

Wednesday, August 26 – 55th Homecrafters’ Jury Day

September

Thursday, September 17 – Farmers’ Market Third Thursday

Saturday, September 19 – 63rd Great Carmel Sandcastle Contest - Theme “It Never Gets Old: Carmel at 110″

October

Saturday, October 10 – Meet the Makers

Thursday, October 15 – Farmers’ Market Third Thursday

Saturday, October 24 – 11th Annual Pumpkin Roll

Friday, October 30 – Halloween Parade

Saturday, October 31 - City 110th Birthday Celebration

November

Wednesday, November 11 – Annual Veterans Day Ceremony

Saturday, November 21 – 55th Homecrafters’ Marketplace

December

Friday, December 4 – Annual Holiday Celebration

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Apply for Vacant Seats on Boards/Commissions
Seeking Applications for the Community Activities Commission and Building Code Board of Appeals

The City is seeking applications for unscheduled vacancies on the following Boards and Commissions:

  •  Community Activities Commission (1 seat) – Apply by June 30th!

  • Building Code Board of Appeals (1 seat) – Apply by July 10th!

Who may apply: Residents of Carmel-by-the-Sea or Sphere of Influence (Check this map to see if you live in the Sphere of Influence). 

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General Municipal Election – November 3, 2026
Learn more about the upcoming Election in Carmel-by-the-Sea

The next General Municipal Election will be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, to elect:

  • One Mayor, for a term of 2 years

  • Two Councilmembers, for a term of 4 years

There are also two ballot measures for Carmel voters to vote on.

Learn more about important Election Dates, How to Run for Office, View Candidate Resources, Public Notices, Campaign Disclosure Forms, and much more.

 

 

 

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Saturday Hours at Park Branch Library – Starting July 11
Vote in our poll!

New Saturday hours! Starting July 11 at Park Branch library. Help us choose the hours: vote in the poll!

We are excited to announce that, starting July 11, 2026, the Park Branch Library (Mission St & 6th Ave) will be open for four hours on Saturday afternoons. (Only Park Branch will be open; Harrison Memorial Library will be open Monday-Friday, but not Saturdays.)

We are asking the community to help us determine the best schedule for Saturday hours. Which hours would you prefer? Vote in our poll!

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Calling All Crafters!
Jury for the 55th Homecrafters' Marketplace

Jury event flyer

Are you interested in participating in the City of Carmel’s popular Homecrafters’ Marketplace?

Entry into Homecrafters’ is through a jury.  This year’s jury takes place on Wednesday, August 26, from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., at the Carmel Woman’s Club.  No appointment necessary, show up when it’s convenient for you.

The 55th Homecrafters’ Marketplace is Saturday, November 21, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., in the north lot of Sunset Center.

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City’s Conglomerate Paving Project
Update as of 1/22/2026

Conglomerate Paving Project Update

The Conglomerate Paving Project, which includes street paving work, select sidewalk repairs, ADA ramps, and asphalt concrete (AC) berm repairs, began on November 12.

Completed AC Overlay Paving Work:

Ocean Avenue between Highway 1 and Carpenter Street

Ocean and San Antonio Avenues Intersection: 4 ADA Ramps are completed

10th Avenue between Mission Street and Junipero Street