Monterey's Jazz Bash by the Bay
- With your Patron’s Badge, enjoy reserved seating at each festival performance and a special Patron’s Lunch in historic downtown Monterey.
- Study the history and style of Dixieland jazz from the 1920's and '30s with professional musicians as teachers at Hidden Valley, an institute of performing arts.
- Spend the festival weekend (2 nights) in comfortable, elegant rooms at the historic adobe bed & breakfast, Merritt House Hotel, conveniently located in the heart of beautiful downtown Monterey.






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