Salinas Weekend Getaway: Artichoke Festival & More!

Please Note: Read the directions carefully below BEFORE you RSVP "Yes" for this event.

1. This is an overnight weekend trip to Salinas and the Central Valley with multiple stops.
2. I will only allow those members who have attended at least several PP events in the past. If you are a new member and have never attended an event before, you will not be allowed to join me on this adventure.
3. There will be multiple stops for meals and visiting various sites all over Salinas and parts of the Central Valley this weekend. So you must be used to a FULL DAY's worth of activities, because there will be A LOT of walking involved.
4. I am not getting paid to host this event, so you must be DRAMA FREE and LOW MAINTENANCE.
5. I will be renting a vehicle that we can carpool in and we will evenly divide the bill for the rental including gas. If we get more than 6 people, then we will need another designated driver and I can rent more than 1 vehicle if needed. If you carpool with me, we will start from my home residence in the City of Carson.
6. We will be having breakfast lunch and dinner on Saturday and breakfast and lunch on Sunday at various restaurants.
7. The total estimated cost for this weekend getaway for meals, transportation and hotel lodging is estimated around $600 per person.
8. I booked a room here: Motel 6-Salinas, CA - North Monterey Area, Salinas (updated prices 2025)
9. If you are unable to book a room at Motel 6-Salinas, then choose a place less than 2 miles away from it, because I am not your chauffer.
10. 9. More info on the Artichoke Festival: About Artichoke Festival - Artichoke Festival

I've been to Avocado, Lavender, Garlic and Carrot Festivals, but there are still many produce related festivals in CA that I have yet to experience. One of them is the Artichoke Festival held in Salinas every June. So this is the year I have decided to finally go! In addition to the festival, we will also visit local museums and points of interest.