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Wednesday, September 3, 2008
5 pm - 8 pm

Adults: $25   Children under 12: $10
Purchase Passports Online Click here!

Special thanks to our
2008 Passport Sponsors:

Abramson Church & Stave, LLP

Rabobank

Smith & Enright Landscaping, Inc.

aquablue skin & body spa

Enjoy fun, food, classic cars and
a motorcycle show 'n' shine as you stroll
from restaurant to restaurant!


New for 2008:
Kids Zone
Fun & Entertainment for kids of ALL ages!
Wilson's Children's Theatre
Home of ARIEL Theatrical, Inc.
320 Main Street

The Oldtown Salinas Association (OSA), in partnership with the Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital Foundation, will stage its annual “Passport to Cherry’s” event Wednesday, September 3, from 5pm-8pm in Oldtown Salinas. In a run-up to the following weekend’s Cherry’s Jubilee event at Laguna Seca, “Passport to Cherry’s” gives the public a chance to “Taste all the Flavors” of Downtown Salinas with a one-time “Passport” ($25 for adults, $10 for children under 12). Pass-holders will be able to try tasty menu samples from participating Oldtown restaurants while enjoying live entertainment along the streets, a special Oldtown Salinas Marketplace, a Motorcycle Show ‘n’ Shine, and an abundance of classic cars along Main Street in honor of Cherry’s Jubilee.

Interested in a sponsorship?
Download our sponsorship information packet (PDF).

For more information on Oldtown's Passport to Cherry's,
call the Oldtown Salinas Association office at (831) 758-0725.
“Passports” can be purchased at participating Oldtown restaurants (see list, below), at Monterey County Harley-Davidson or purchase online.
PARTICIPATING RESTAURANTS
PASSPORT MENU

A Taste of Monterey
127 Main Street

Wine tasting of 4 Monterey County Wines

Beriyo by TCBY
145 Main Street

Various samples of smoothies & treats

Child's menu same.


Chapala Mexican Restaurant
438 Salinas Street
  

Beef & Chicken Stuffed Gorditas
Choriso Quesadilla Rolls

Child's menu: Cheese Quesadillas & Chicken Taquitos


Cherry Bean Coffee Roasting Co.
332 Main Street

Choice of:
8oz. Hot Chocolate
8 oz. Fresh Roasted and Brewed Coffee
or 8oz. Smoothie

Goodie Bag of Assorted Pastry Nibbles

Child's menu: Special treat!


Hullaballoo Restaurant
228 Main St.

Hulla Chicken Wings
12 hr. Beef Brisket Sandwich

Child's menu: Hulla Kids Mac & Cheese


KoKoRo Restaurant
36 W. Gabilan St.

Samples of
Lion King, Green Dragon, and Salinas Roll


La Casa Sorrento Pizzeria
393 Salinas Street

Spaghetti & Meatballs
Child's menu same.


La Cocina Rusa
8 W. Gaibilan St.

Cocktail Tamales
Mini Piroski

Child's Menu: Mini Cupcakes


Las Comadres
129 Main Street

Appetizer Sampler of Sopes,Tostadas,
Flautas & Quesadillas

Child's menu same.


Monterey Coast Brewing Co.
165 Main Street
  
Crispy Calamari
Spring Rolls
Artichoke Hearts
Three types of Beer

Child's menu is the same, without the beer.

Rollick's Specialty Coffee
210 Main Street

Choice of:
8 oz. Latte
8 oz. Mocha
8 oz Coffee
or 8 oz Hot Cocoa

Children receive 8 oz Hot Cocoa


Salinas Valley Fish House
172 Main St.
Passport offerings coming soon!

Tacos Tia Juana
16 E. Gabilan St.

Chips and Salsa with choice of meat

Child's menu: Chips with choice of meat

The Penny Farthing Tavern
9 E. San Luis Street
Fish & Chips
Pastie
Banger & Mash

Child's menu same.

Attractions & Entertainment

Bay Photo Lab
202 Monterey Street
www.mcdowellphoto.com/

Bay Photo Lab will feature an Automotive Photography exhibit by Juan & Jesus Espinoza titled "Bomba."


Chicano All Stars
www.chicanoallstars.net

The Chicano All Stars is a complete 8-piece band based on a great mix of Latin Rock, Old School, Classic Rock & Roll and Santana tunes. The band has performed at various clubs and festivals in Monterey County and surrounding areas. The band has had the pleasure of performing with many names such as Tierra, Malo, El Chicano, Tower of Power, and Jorge Santana with Suave. Come see them on the 200 block of Main St. in Oldtown!


Farmer's Market

The Farmer's Market will be in full swing during Passport with fresh produce, handmade craft vendors and lots of fun. Join us in the parking lot across from Maya Cinemas.


Money Band
www.moneyband.org

The Money Band is a high energy band, entertaining crowds of all ages with songs from the Beatles, Elvis, Johnny Cash, Van Morrison, The Ramones, Chuck Berry, Rolling Stones…and many more of your favorites! Money is led by singer and charismatic vocalist, Zoe Alexander, accompanied with renowned and distinguished musicians from all over the Peninsula.  Come see them on the 300 block of Main St. in Oldtown!


Shane Dwight Band
www.shanedwight.com

Winner of the Monterey Bay Blues Festival "Battle of the Bands" and over 40,000 CDs sold worldwide, Shane and the band will be performing over 180 shows throughout the U.S. in 2008.  Featured artist on the "House of Blues Radio Hour" with Dan Ackroyd.  Radio play on over 200 stations worldwide including XM radio and Sirius radio.  Shane Dwight is HOT! Come see them on the front plaza of the National Steinbeck Center!