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July 4th "Mendocino" at it's Best
Mendocino is full of characters marching to their own tune, and you'll see them all on parade! Our unique small towns love to celebrate the 4th of July in their own style - Usually all weekend! From kooky parades to BBQ's and fireworks on any day but the 4th - Fun for All! |
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BIG RIVER INTERPRETIVE WALK
1st & 3rd SATURDAY, JULY 4&18 ~ Learn about Mendocino and it's Big River Estuary, redwood ecology and more. Meet at the Kiosk on Big River Beach. Walks last 1 hour and cover 2-4 miles. Water and comfortable walking shoes are recommended. FREE |
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WORLD's LARGEST SALMON BBQ
JULY 4th ~ Noyo Harbor Join us for a good old fashioned barbeque. Bring your appetite and a few friends for Delicious Grilled Salmon, Fresh Green Salad, Good ole Corn on the Cob and Garlic Bread...yum - and help out a good cause! |
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WILLITS FRONTIER DAYS
4th JULY WEEKEND ~ Willits California's oldest continuous rodeo. Plan on throwing your rope around our fun events from the barbecue to the parade, from the gymkhana to the rodeo, from the horseshow to the Cutest Little Cowboy & Cowgirl contest, and more. |
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MENDOCINO MUSIC FESTIVAL
JULY 11-25, 2009 ~ Mendocino Evenings include orchestra concerts, Big Band concert, chamber music ensembles, dance, blues, world, and folk music. Days include lecture/recitals at the Piano Series, a children's matinee and more... |
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MENDOCINO ARTS FAIR
JULY 18-19, 2009 ~ Mendocino Sixty-five arts and crafts booths with unique hand made artwork, including glass works, fiber wearables, hand-created jewelry, functional and sculptural ceramics, paintings, photography, live music and a variety of tasty treats. |
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CALIFORNIA WINE CHAMPIONSHIP
JULY 25, 2009 ~ Mendocino Wine Country Come watch or even compete with wine experts from around the world. Tasters challenge their palates by identifying varietal wines in a casual atmosphere with live entertainment, great food, and beautiful scenery. Amateur and professional levels. |
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BIG RIVER INTERPRETIVE WALK
1st & 3rd SATURDAY, AUG 1&15 ~ Learn about Mendocino and it's Big River Estuary, redwood ecology and more. Meet at the Kiosk on Big River Beach. Walks last 1 hour and cover 2-4 miles. Water and comfortable walking shoes are recommended. FREE |
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SOCCER TOURNAMENTS
Skunk Classic ~ Aug 8-9, Abalone Cup ~Aug 29-30 Coast Cup ~Labor Day Weekend SKUNK II (Girls Only!) SPOOKFEST ~4th Weekend in October |
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VIBRANT LIVING EXPO
AUG 21-23 - This vacation may change your life! Immerse yourself in three wonderful information packed days with cutting edge lectures and gourmet raw culinary demos. Enjoy inspiring presentations by world renowned authors, culinary artists and health experts. |
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PURE MENDOCINO
AUGUST 28, 29 & 30, 2009 A weekend of organic farm and processor tours, presentations and workshops during the days, culminating in a big tent organic food and wine tasting, dinner and auction benefit. |
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YORKVILLE HIGHLANDS WINE FESTIVAL
AUG 29, ~ YORKVILLE There are a limited number of tickets available, so purchase in advance to be sure of attending! Admission includes food, wine tasting of over 30 local wines, games including a grape stomp, silent auction, and winery tour. |
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BLUE OX BEER FESTIVAL
AUG 29 ~ Fort Bragg Noon to 5:00pm Come & taste more than 20 Award Winning Microbrews. Live Music ~ Tasty BBQ ~ Bocce Ball $25/person Location: Redwood Coast Seniors Center, 490 N. Harold, Ft Bragg |
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PAUL BUNYAN DAYS
AUG 30 - SEPT 1 ~ Fort Bragg Family Fun! Contests include: King of the Log Pillow Fight, Pie Eating Contest, Tricycle Race, Belle of the Redwoods, Blue Ox Beer Festival, Ugly Dog Contest, Craft Fair, Fire Dept Water Fights, Gem, Mineral & Fossil Show, Logging Show and Parade |
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PAUL BUNYAN DAYS
AUG 30 - SEPT 1 ~ Fort Bragg Family Fun! Contests include: King of the Log Pillow Fight, Pie Eating Contest, Tricycle Race, Belle of the Redwoods, Blue Ox Beer Festival, Ugly Dog Contest, Craft Fair, Fire Dept Water Fights, Gem, Mineral & Fossil Show, Logging Show and Parade |
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Pt Arena Harbor and Seafood Festival
SEPT 5 ~ Point Arena The 10th Annual POINT ARENA HARBOR & SEAFOOD FESTIVAL. Enjoy fresh local seafood, live music, boat rides, kid games, a raffle, Organic beer and much more. Come spend the day at the beautiful Point Arena Pier. |
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STUDIO DISCOVERY TOUR
SEPT 5-7 & 12-13 ~ Little River to Sea Ranch Two weekends! 48 artists open their studios along the scenic Coast for a free self-guided tour. Original work in watercolor, oils, glass, ceramics, jewelry, sculpture & textiles! Free maps available. |
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BIG RIVER INTERPRETIVE WALK
1st & 3rd SATURDAY, SEPT 5&19 ~ Learn about Mendocino and it's Big River Estuary, redwood ecology and more. Meet at the Kiosk on Big River Beach. Walks last 1 hour and cover 2-4 miles. Water and comfortable walking shoes are recommended. FREE |
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WINESONG! 2009
September 11 & 12, ~ Botanical Gardens Join us for MCDH's annual wine tasting event and auction in the Gardens by the Sea. Meander throughout the Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens and taste the elegant wines and food of Mendocino County. |
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MENDOCINO COUNTY FAIR
SEPT 18-20, Boonville Great fun for the entire family! Three fun filled days of old fashioned country fair will be held at the Fairgrounds. The Fair features, rodeo, sheep dog trials, animal judging, midway, square dancing hoedown and a parade on Sunday and much more...... |
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BIG RIVER INTERPRETIVE WALK
OCT 3, SATURDAY ~ Learn about Mendocino and it's Big River Estuary, redwood ecology and more. Meet at the Kiosk on Big River Beach. Walks last 1 hour and cover 2-4 miles. Water and comfortable walking shoes are recommended. FREE |
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ABALONE FESTIVAL COOK OFF
OCTOBER 3 ~ Noyo Harbor, Fort Bragg GUESTS are welcome and can participate for free. Although abalone tasting is limited to the judges; other food, beverages and Local Mendocino Wine will be available for purchase. Guests will enjoy the live entertainment, a raffle and silent auction. |
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KELLY HOUSE AUCTION
OCTOBER 2009 ~ Mendocino Silent Auction at Crown Hall Fundraiser for the Kelley House. Many local artists plus shop & inn keepers donate interesting items. Preview items the night before from 5-7pm. |
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FORD HOUSE ~ MUSHROOM DISPLAY
NOV 1-30 ~ Ford House, Mendocino Mushroom Exhibit Mushrooms will be celebrated at The Ford House Visitor Center and Museum for Mendocino Headlands State Park with must-see exhibits for the mushroom lover. Visitors will learn about mushroom facts and fallacies (and how to avoid fatalities!) |
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TASTE MENDOCINO FESTIVAL
NOV- MARCH Special events held throughout the Mendocino Coast, Meet our Crab Fishermen, Take a Cruise, Local Chefs Do Their Thing, Meet Winemakers, Outstanding Crab Cake & Wine Competition, Crab Feeds and other Special Events |
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Mendocino Whale Watching
DECEMBER - APRIL ~ Mendocino whale watching on a charter boat is the perfect opportunity to be up close to these gentle giants of the sea and fun for people of all ages. |
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MENDOCINO COAST INN TOURS
DECEMBER 10-12 MENDOCINO, LITTLE RIVER, FORT BRAGG, ALBION & ELK - Get in the Holiday Spirit with the Mendocino Candlelight Inns tours. The inns graciously invite all to tour their lovely holiday decorated inns. |
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TASTE MENDOCINO FESTIVAL
NOV- MARCH Special events held throughout the Mendocino Coast, Meet our Crab Fishermen, Take a Cruise, Local Chefs Do Their Thing, Meet Winemakers, Outstanding Crab Cake & Wine Competition, Crab Feeds and other Special Events |
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Redwood Painting Safaris
JAN 17-21 ~ Plein Air Workshops The Redwood Forest Foundation sponsors these 5-night, 4-day oil painting workshops in Mendocino and along the famous "Lost Coast". Spectacular views, luxury accommodations and professional instructors. Beginners-Advanced and Groups Welcome! |
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Mendocino Whale Watching
DECEMBER - APRIL ~ Mendocino whale watching on a charter boat is the perfect opportunity to be up close to these gentle giants of the sea and fun for people of all ages. |
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TASTE MENDOCINO FESTIVAL
NOV- MARCH Special events held throughout the Mendocino Coast, Meet our Crab Fishermen, Take a Cruise, Local Chefs Do Their Thing, Meet Winemakers, Outstanding Crab Cake & Wine Competition, Crab Feeds and other Special Events |
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Mendocino Whale Watching
DECEMBER - APRIL ~ Mendocino whale watching on a charter boat is the perfect opportunity to be up close to these gentle giants of the sea and fun for people of all ages. |
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TASTE MENDOCINO FESTIVAL
NOV- MARCH Special events held throughout the Mendocino Coast, Meet our Crab Fishermen, Take a Cruise, Local Chefs Do Their Thing, Meet Winemakers, Outstanding Crab Cake & Wine Competition, Crab Feeds and other Special Events |
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Redwood Painting Safaris
MAR 7-12 ~ Plein Air Workshops The Redwood Forest Foundation sponsors these 5-night, 4-day oil painting workshops in Mendocino and along the famous "Lost Coast". Spectacular views, luxury accommodations and professional instructors. Beginners-Advanced and Groups Welcome! |
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Mendocino Whale Watching
DECEMBER - APRIL ~ Mendocino whale watching on a charter boat is the perfect opportunity to be up close to these gentle giants of the sea and fun for people of all ages. |
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TASTE MENDOCINO FESTIVAL
NOV- MARCH Special events held throughout the Mendocino Coast, Meet our Crab Fishermen, Take a Cruise, Local Chefs Do Their Thing, Meet Winemakers, Outstanding Crab Cake & Wine Competition, Crab Feeds and other Special Events |
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Mendocino Whale Watching
DECEMBER - APRIL ~ Mendocino whale watching on a charter boat is the perfect opportunity to be up close to these gentle giants of the sea and fun for people of all ages. |
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WHALE and JAZZ FESTIVAL
APR 2-6, 10-12 & 18-20, 2009 Annual Redwood Coast Whale & Jazz Festival combines whale watching with the finest in jazz entertainment, culinary delights and fun activities over 3 spectacular weekends. |
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BOONVILLE BEER FESTIVAL
MAY 2010 ~ Boonville The Boonville Beer Festival is an annual event, that showcases breweries from all over the west to come and share their wares in a pleasant, relaxed, outdoor setting to enjoy well over a hundred brews from fifty-two breweries. |
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PINOT NOIR FESTIVAL
MAY 2010 ~ Anderson Valley Taste Pinot Noir from more than 35 wineries. Enjoy sumptuous food that pairs perfectly with Pinot. Learn all about Pinot at the technical conference, and visit our local Pinot Noir producers at their open houses. It's a full weekend for those who love Pinot Noir! |
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