Monterey Hills Jazz Festival is back for the 16th year in a row.  Via Marisol will be closed for most of the day tomorrow, Saturday, October 15th, for the festivities.

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The festival takes place at the Bud Weiner Park on the corner of Via Arbolada and Via Marisol. Between the hours of 10:30 am and 6:30 pm, you will be entertained by Jazz, Blues and Latin Jazz bands including the music of the BluesMen, City Beat, Ron McCurdy Collective and headlining is the Susie Hansen Latin Band.

From what I hear Gourmet Food Trucks will be there to ensure all have a happy tummy. However, I can not find a list of trucks scheduled to attend. If anyone has that info, please post in the comments below.

And there will be food and other refreshments available as we have invited back Holly’s Bar-B-Que – his food is always a favorite of the crowd. Also returning will be Khani Melton who is a wonderful Masseuse.

Monterey Hills Jazz Festival is FREE and is a great opportunity to meet your neighbors and to have a great time! ENJOY!

Coming to Monterey Hills for the first time?

You’ll need to get to the Arroyo Seco Parkway I-110 (also known as the Pasadena Freeway). Exit at Via Marisol (which is 4 exits north of the Golden State Freeway I-5). Turn onto Via Marisol and travel approximately 1.5 miles to the top of Via Marisol. On-street parking will be limited as you approach the festival. Park in any legal parking area and enjoy the day!

Or you can take the Long Beach Freeway I-710 toward Pasadena. Exit at Valley. Turn left onto Valley. Drive to Eastern and turn right. Take Eastern to Huntington Drive. Turn left onto Huntington Drive. Take Huntington to Collis (next signal). Turn right onto Collis. Take Collis to Via Mia turn left onto Collis. At the top of the hill will be Via Marisol, turn right. The festival is 2 blocks ahead in the park.