94th La Merienda to be held on Saturday, June 7, 2025
94th La Merienda to be held on Saturday, June 7, 2025
April 2025. Monterey, CA. Don’t miss Monterey History & Art Association’s premier annual event! A limited number of tickets are now available to the public to attend the 94th Annual La Merienda, held on Saturday, June 7, 2025, from 11:15 am – 3:00 pm, outdoors in the Memory Garden off of the Custom House Plaza-Monterey State Historic Park.
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Tickets: MHAA members $100. Non-members $125. Tickets are only available through May 30th if available via the website at www.montereyhistory.org
For more information, call (831) 659-7788 or email [email protected].
About La Merienda
La Merienda celebrates the City of Monterey's 255th birthday with a very special BARBECUE BUFFET EXTRAVAGANZA, a five-star culinary experience created by the OLD FISHERMAN’S GROTTO CHEFS and the VIP Merienda Barbecue Committee, with entertainment by Dennis Murphy & special guests, mariachis, folklorico dancers, and a festive "Californio" party.
This year’s delicious menu will include:
Prime Rib Eye Steak
BBQ Chicken
BBQ Salmon
Paella
Pasta Salad--Heirloom Tomatoes, Fresh Mozzarella, Fresh Basil, Red Onions tossed in Olive Oil and Red Wine Vinegar
Special Shake Family Salad--Greens tossed with Mango, Papaya, Candied Walnuts and Gorgonzola Cheese in a Balsamic Vinaigrette
Fresh Fruit & Berries mix
Fresh Made Corn Bread
Fresh Made Salsa
Fresh Made Chile Beans
Fire Roasted Sweet Corn
Rose-Adorned Multi Layered Birthday Cake
by Layers Bakery
Wine • Beer • Soft Drinks • Coffee • Tea • Water
All of the above are included in the ticket price.
The majestic cake is garaciously given in honor of Honore Escolle and his family members by his great-great grandson John Del Piero and his wife Dr. Juliet Del Piero. Our family has donated the cake since 1975, 51 years. It is decorated with roses by Jackie Craghead, and cut ceremoniously with the historic sword of Colonel Fitch. Gallant dons, donas and senoritas in 18th century costumes will be the order of the day at this festive "Californio" party. There is also a Silent Auction and 50/50 raffle. The VIP Merienda Barbecue Committee features an array of community leaders and elected officials!
Present & Past Sponsors include:
1st Capital Bank, Montery County Bank, Ward Accountancy, Santa Cruz County Bank, Fenton & Keller Law Firm, Anthony Lombardo & Associates, Cannery Row Company, Mission Linen, Monterey Bay Restaurant Equipment, Rod & Pauline Riggs –Candyland, Nicora Law Offices, Steve & Heidi Keller---Morgan Stanley, OLD FISHERSMAN'S GROTTO, Portola Hotel & Spa, Peter B's, GATES EISENHART DAWSON Attorneys at Law.
All proceeds above the cost of La Merienda itself will go to Monterey History & Art Association (MHAA), a 501c3 non-profit organization, to support the maintenance of Casa Serrano, Doud House and Garden, Mayo Hayes O’Donnell Library, and Monterey History and Art at Stanton Center.
The event’s history and more details are available at www.montereyhistory.org
April 2025. Monterey, CA. Don’t miss Monterey History & Art Association’s premier annual event! A limited number of tickets are now available to the public to attend the 94th Annual La Merienda, held on Saturday, June 7, 2025, from 11:15 am – 3:00 pm, outdoors in the Memory Garden off of the Custom House Plaza-Monterey State Historic Park.
25,
Tickets: MHAA members $100. Non-members $125. Tickets are only available through May 30th if available via the website at www.montereyhistory.org
For more information, call (831) 659-7788 or email [email protected].
About La Merienda
La Merienda celebrates the City of Monterey's 255th birthday with a very special BARBECUE BUFFET EXTRAVAGANZA, a five-star culinary experience created by the OLD FISHERMAN’S GROTTO CHEFS and the VIP Merienda Barbecue Committee, with entertainment by Dennis Murphy & special guests, mariachis, folklorico dancers, and a festive "Californio" party.
This year’s delicious menu will include:
Prime Rib Eye Steak
BBQ Chicken
BBQ Salmon
Paella
Pasta Salad--Heirloom Tomatoes, Fresh Mozzarella, Fresh Basil, Red Onions tossed in Olive Oil and Red Wine Vinegar
Special Shake Family Salad--Greens tossed with Mango, Papaya, Candied Walnuts and Gorgonzola Cheese in a Balsamic Vinaigrette
Fresh Fruit & Berries mix
Fresh Made Corn Bread
Fresh Made Salsa
Fresh Made Chile Beans
Fire Roasted Sweet Corn
Rose-Adorned Multi Layered Birthday Cake
by Layers Bakery
Wine • Beer • Soft Drinks • Coffee • Tea • Water
All of the above are included in the ticket price.
The majestic cake is garaciously given in honor of Honore Escolle and his family members by his great-great grandson John Del Piero and his wife Dr. Juliet Del Piero. Our family has donated the cake since 1975, 51 years. It is decorated with roses by Jackie Craghead, and cut ceremoniously with the historic sword of Colonel Fitch. Gallant dons, donas and senoritas in 18th century costumes will be the order of the day at this festive "Californio" party. There is also a Silent Auction and 50/50 raffle. The VIP Merienda Barbecue Committee features an array of community leaders and elected officials!
Present & Past Sponsors include:
1st Capital Bank, Montery County Bank, Ward Accountancy, Santa Cruz County Bank, Fenton & Keller Law Firm, Anthony Lombardo & Associates, Cannery Row Company, Mission Linen, Monterey Bay Restaurant Equipment, Rod & Pauline Riggs –Candyland, Nicora Law Offices, Steve & Heidi Keller---Morgan Stanley, OLD FISHERSMAN'S GROTTO, Portola Hotel & Spa, Peter B's, GATES EISENHART DAWSON Attorneys at Law.
All proceeds above the cost of La Merienda itself will go to Monterey History & Art Association (MHAA), a 501c3 non-profit organization, to support the maintenance of Casa Serrano, Doud House and Garden, Mayo Hayes O’Donnell Library, and Monterey History and Art at Stanton Center.
The event’s history and more details are available at www.montereyhistory.org