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CARMEL, CALIF. - August 7, 2006 - Khaki's Men's Clothier will host the Khaki's Annual Ferrari Event, August 19 at the Barnyard Shopping Village in Carmel. Ferrari, Lamborghini, Maserati, and other exotic Italian car owners, as well as the public, are invited to come together to socialize among the beautiful cars from 4:30-7:00 PM. Viewing the cars is free to the public.

This year marks the 8th anniversary of the Khaki's Ferrari Event, which takes place during the Monterey Car Week. Each year the parking lot adjacent to Khaki's Men's Clothier at the Barnyard fills with exotic Italian cars, primarily Ferraris. The parking lot will be blocked off to allow visitors to stroll among the cars and chat with the owners.

In addition to car viewing, the Carmel Youth Center Jazz and Blues Band will perform, and the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) will host a silent auction with premium items to benefit juvenile diabetes research.

Car owners may register the day of the event. No registration fee is required. Registrants receive a free gift and a chance to win a Khaki's gift certificate, as well as access to a VIP hospitality area where cuisine from Barnyard restaurants will be served and wine poured by Monterey County wineries.

The public may also enjoy the food and wine for a $20 donation, with 100% of the proceeds benefiting the JDRF and the Carmel Youth Center.

Khaki's Men's Clothier is located at 3744 The Barnyard in the Sierra Barn. For more information please call Connie Ockert at (831) 625-8106.

The Barnyard Shopping Village, built in Carmel in 1976, is a landmark on the Monterey Peninsula, featuring 50 merchants ranging from boutique shops and restaurants to office spaces, salons, and art galleries. Owned by SIMA Barnyard, LLC, and managed by SIMA Corporation, the Barnyard hosts many open-air events in its courtyards and is a popular meeting place for the community. For more information about the Barnyard Shopping Village, please visit www.thebarnyard.com or call (831) 624-8886.