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✈️How to get to California Roots Music and Arts Festival
Planning your trip to California Roots Music and Arts Festival? Here's how to get there by plane, train or car, and plan your route to the festival site.
- Nearest airport: Monterey Regional Airport (MRY), about 2 km from the venue.
- Major international airport nearby: Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC), about 86 km away (more routes).
- Allow about 3 min by car from the airport to the site.
- By train, head for Monterey or the nearest major station, then finish by bus, shuttle or taxi to the site.
- By car, plan for on-site parking and expect heavy traffic around the venue on festival days.
🛏️Where to stay near Monterey County Fair & Event Center (California Roots Music and Arts Festival)
Accommodation near the California Roots Music and Arts Festival site fills up fast. Compare hotels, apartments and rentals nearby and book early to stay as close to the stage as possible.
Also consider staying around Monterey, the nearest large city, if the closest options to the site are sold out.
Estimated travel time to the site
| Distance | 🚗 Car / taxi | 🚴 Bike | 🚶 On foot |
|---|---|---|---|
| ~1 km | ~3 min | ~4 min | ~12 min |
| ~3 km | ~7 min | ~12 min | ~36 min |
| ~5 km | ~11 min | ~20 min | ~1 h |
| ~10 km | ~22 min | ~40 min | ~2 h |
Public transport: depends on the network around Monterey.
Each accommodation's distance to the site is shown on the map above. Rough estimates; allow extra time during festival peak hours.
🌤️California Roots Music and Arts Festival 2026 weather
Weather in Monterey County Fair & Event Center in May 2026?
Typical weather
Chance of rain: about 22% of days
| 2025 | Light drizzle | 15° / 10° | no rainy days |
| 2024 | Light drizzle | 14° / 10° | 2 rainy days |
| 2023 | Overcast | 14° / 11° | no rainy days |
Based on the last 3 years over the same period.
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🗺️Things to do near California Roots Music and Arts Festival
Many shows happen in the evening, so use your days to explore the area around California Roots Music and Arts Festival. Guided tours, museums, outdoor experiences and local activities can be booked in a few clicks before you go.
Nearby, Monterey and its surroundings offer museums, walks and local gems to discover between sets.
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📋About
California Roots Music and Arts Festival: Reggae Vibrations in California
The California Roots Music and Arts Festival transforms Monterey County Fair & Event Center into a reggae paradise from May 22-24, 2026. This iconic California coastal festival celebrates its tradition of bringing together the biggest names in the international reggae scene, with headliners Collie Buddz, Rebelution, and TASH SULTANA, promising three days of positive vibes under the California sun.
This celebration of reggae rock and roots reggae brings together a diverse lineup exploring all facets of the genre. Living legends like Burning Spear share the stage with contemporary acts like Bedouin Soundclash and SOJA, creating a bridge between generations of Jamaican music enthusiasts.
The festival highlights the dancehall and dub scene with artists like J Boog and Fortunate Youth. The Elovaters, The Expendables, and The Green bring their unique energy to modern reggae-pop.
This California reggae festival offers much more than music, creating a complete cultural experience with visual art, food, and family activities. With The Movement completing the bill, California Roots maintains its reputation as the essential gathering for fans of psychedelic rock infused with Caribbean rhythms on the American West Coast.
