With the addition of Marley, Bob Marley's oldest son, the festival has a decidedly strong Marley family presence. Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley headlines the Saturday lineup, with Stephen Marley presenting a special acoustic set just prior to Damian’s set on the main stage.
The Old Monterey Fisherman’s Wharf Christmas Festivities have been in full swing for a couple weeks, and it’s time to start thinking about First Night Monterey’s New Year’s Eve celebration. Both the Monterey events have become annual traditions for people around the Central Coast and beyond.
Entertainment comes from two of the area’s best rock bands with a country flair, Mike Beck & the Bohemian Saints and The B-Keepers. Proceeds post-event go to support the public works in the valley carried out by the Carmel Valley Village Improvement Committee.