Summer 2026

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 12 Motorlux www.motorlux.com K ick off car week at the Monterey Jet Center, where this exclusive affair spotlights rare autos and aircraft. Featured classes for 2026 include 65 years of the Jaguar E-Type, Japanese auto design, French racing heritage and the world’s wildest rally cars. More than two dozen California chefs, winemakers and cocktail stars will serve top offerings as well. WEDNESDAY-THURSDAY, AUGUST 12-13 Luau in the Meadow and Woodies in the Woods www.visitasilomar.com J oin Asilomar and the Santa Cruz Woodies Club for a celebration of surf culture, music and iconic wood-bodied wagons. Ticketed fes- tivities take place from noon to 5 p.m. Don’t miss the event’s public pre-opening party from 5 to 8 p.m. on August 12, when Luau in the Meadow brings tropical-themed fun to Asilomar’s Grand Cypress Meadow. WEDNESDAY-SATURDAY, AUGUST 12-15 Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion www.weathertechraceway.com L egendary designer and driver Peter Brock is the grand marshal for this year’s WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca favorite, which brings hundreds of historic cars to the track for competitions and displays. The 2026 event will honor the icons of Japanese motor- sport, along with legendary vehicles by Mazda, Yamaha, Lexus, Infiniti and others. The family- friendly event also features car corrals, autograph sessions, food, drink and award presentations. LUAU IN THE MEADOW AND WOODIES IN THE WOODS 134 C A R M E L M A G A Z I N E • S U M M E R 2 0 2 6 Continued on page 136 Photo: Tony Prock