Mendocino Events & Festivals throughout Mendocino County

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Talented jazz musicians take the stage as you dine at Mendocino's best brewery with their award-winning beers, serving pub fare to fine dining and cocktails from their full bar at the North Coast Brewing Co. Taproom, Restaurant & Bar.
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FEB 23-24 | White Wine Weekend

Anderson Valley
Join us for this festival of white wines produced by all the wineries exclusively from Anderson Valley AVA grapes, perfectly paired with locally prepared small bites.

1st FRIDAY | Fort Bragg Art Walk

On the first Friday of each month, Fort Bragg art galleries are open late for special exhibits, refreshment and entertainment. Meet the artists and mingle! Free admission. 5-8 pm in downtown Fort Bragg.

LIVE JAZZ on FRI & SAT Night

Talented jazz musicians take the stage as you dine at Mendocino's best brewery with their award-winning beers, serving pub fare to fine dining and cocktails from their full bar at the North Coast Brewing Co. Taproom, Restaurant & Bar.
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MENDOCINO WHALE FESTIVALS

First Weekend in MARCH ~ Mendocino Village
Second Weekend in MARCH ~ Little River
Third Weekend in MARCH ~ Fort Bragg

MAR 16 | WHALE RUN & WHALE WALK

Fort Bragg
Whale Run & Walk ~ 32th Annual Whale Run and Walk. Saturday, 8:00 am 10K Run . 5K Run . 5K Competitive Walk . 5K Fun Walk . 1/2 mile Kiddie Race 7:30 am
REGISTER BY MARCH 5th to ensure a T-Shirt

Opus Chamber Music Concerts

Preston Hall, Mendocino
On Main Street next to the Presbyterian Church.
Mar 24 - Anita Fetsch Felix & Miles Graber
Apr 28 - James Rodseth & Theresa Keene

1st FRIDAY | Fort Bragg Art Walk

On the first Friday of each month, Fort Bragg art galleries are open late for special exhibits, refreshment and entertainment. Meet the artists and mingle! Free admission. 5-8 pm in downtown Fort Bragg.

LIVE JAZZ on FRI & SAT Night

Talented jazz musicians take the stage as you dine at Mendocino's best brewery with their award-winning beers, serving pub fare to fine dining and cocktails from their full bar at the North Coast Brewing Co. Taproom, Restaurant & Bar.
Check who's playing

Opus Chamber Music Concerts

Preston Hall, Mendocino
On Main Street next to the Presbyterian Church.
Mar 24 - Anita Fetsch Felix & Miles Graber
Apr 28 - James Rodseth & Theresa Keene

1st FRIDAY | Fort Bragg Art Walk

On the first Friday of each month, Fort Bragg art galleries are open late for special exhibits, refreshment and entertainment. Meet the artists and mingle! Free admission. 5-8 pm in downtown Fort Bragg.

LIVE JAZZ on FRI & SAT Night

Talented jazz musicians take the stage as you dine at Mendocino's best brewery with their award-winning beers, serving pub fare to fine dining and cocktails from their full bar at the North Coast Brewing Co. Taproom, Restaurant & Bar.
Check who's playing

MAY 4-5 | Hopland Spring Festival

Hopland ~ Hwy 101
With 14 participating wineries pouring their best wines, incredible food pairings at each stop, art, and live music, Hopland is the place to be for wine lovers. Continue the fun at the Fire Fighter's Annual BBQ Dinner, starts at 5 pm with music and dancing at 7pm.

MAY 17-19 | PINOT NOIR FESTIVAL

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!

MAY 18 | Big River Walk & Paddle

Big River Beach ~ Mendocino
A non-competitive event along Big River in Mendocino's beautiful State Park in support of the Cancer Resource Centers of Mendocino County. Begins with a Remembrance Ceremony honoring those who have faced cancer. Participants walk the haul road course near the mouth of the river or canoe or kayak the river.

1st FRIDAY | Fort Bragg Art Walk

On the first Friday of each month, Fort Bragg art galleries are open late for special exhibits, refreshment and entertainment. Meet the artists and mingle! Free admission. 5-8 pm in downtown Fort Bragg.

LIVE JAZZ on FRI & SAT Night

Talented jazz musicians take the stage as you dine at Mendocino's best brewery with their award-winning beers, serving pub fare to fine dining and cocktails from their full bar at the North Coast Brewing Co. Taproom, Restaurant & Bar.
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JUN 22 | MENDOCINO GARDEN TOUR

Mendocino Art Center
Enjoy a behind-the-scenes glimpse of a diverse selection of some of the Mendocino Coast's most beautiful private gardens on this self-guided tour.

1st FRIDAY | Fort Bragg Art Walk

On the first Friday of each month, Fort Bragg art galleries are open late for special exhibits, refreshment and entertainment. Meet the artists and mingle! Free admission. 5-8 pm in downtown Fort Bragg.

LIVE JAZZ on FRI & SAT Night

Talented jazz musicians take the stage as you dine at Mendocino's best brewery with their award-winning beers, serving pub fare to fine dining and cocktails from their full bar at the North Coast Brewing Co. Taproom, Restaurant & Bar.
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WORLD's LARGEST SALMON BBQ

Noyo Harbor, Fort Bragg
Join us at the verified "Worlds largest Salmon BBQ". 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 us restore the salmon habitat!

July 4th - Mendocino Style

Mendocino is full of characters marching to their own tune, and you'll see some 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 - Fun for All!

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.

SUMMER ARTS AND CRAFTS FAIR

Mendocino Art Center, Mendocino
Showcasing 50 talented Northern California artists and craftspeople and their handmade art. Find unique wearable art, hand-painted silk scarves and garments, felted and knitted caps and hats, children's clothing, leather bags and accessories, and gold, silver, mixed metal and enameled jewelry. Creative household and garden items, rustic wood birdhouses, ceramics, and furniture items.

JUL 13-27 | MENDOCINO MUSIC FESTIVAL

Mendocino Headlands
For Two weeks in July, the Concert Hall Tent rises on the Mendocino Headlands to house an exhilarating range of music from orchestral, and chamber, to jazz, Celtic, and bluegrass plus opera and music from around the world. Come for the music and enjoy the beauty of the Coast, the art-filled Village, and outstanding eateries.

JUL 21-22 | Barrel Tasting Weekend

Anderson Valley/Yorkville Highlands
Explore the area, discover new wineries, and enjoy a beautiful time in Mendocino's Pinot country, with unprecedented access to winery cellars, taste yet-to-be-released wines, and purchase futures of your favorites at a special barrel tasting price!

AUG 18 | Ribs & Reds

Yorkville Highlands Growers and Vintners are looking for a couple hundred tasters Each winery submits their "best wine" to be paired with ribs, and attendees can vote to crown the world's best ribs wine at Meyer Family Cellars. Family friendly event includes ribs, salad, and potato lunch and access to dozens of wines made here in the Mendocino Yorkville appellation. Win prizes in the wacky Highlands games like the crowd favorite barrel roll.

1st FRIDAY | Fort Bragg Art Walk

On the first Friday of each month, Fort Bragg art galleries are open late for special exhibits, refreshment and entertainment. Meet the artists and mingle! Free admission. 5-8 pm in downtown Fort Bragg.

LIVE JAZZ on FRI & SAT Night

Talented jazz musicians take the stage as you dine at Mendocino's best brewery with their award-winning beers, serving pub fare to fine dining and cocktails from their full bar at the North Coast Brewing Co. Taproom, Restaurant & Bar.
Check who's playing

AUG 3 | ART in the GARDENS

BOTANICAL GARDENS, Fort Bragg
Enjoy a beautiful day at the spectacular Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens with nearly 100 talented artists that exhibit fine art, wine, food, beer, surrounded by extraordinary floral displays that abound in the gardens.

AUG 24 | PURE MENDOCINO

A day of organic food, wine and fun!
Pure Mendocino is a celebration benefiting the Cancer Resource Centers of Mendocino County. The organic, locally sourced dinner will once again be held at Paul Dolan's Biodynamic Dark Horse Vineyard above the Talmage Bench

1st FRIDAY | Fort Bragg Art Walk

On the first Friday of each month, Fort Bragg art galleries are open late for special exhibits, refreshment and entertainment. Meet the artists and mingle! Free admission. 5-8 pm in downtown Fort Bragg.

LIVE JAZZ on FRI & SAT Night

Talented jazz musicians take the stage as you dine at Mendocino's best brewery with their award-winning beers, serving pub fare to fine dining and cocktails from their full bar at the North Coast Brewing Co. Taproom, Restaurant & Bar.
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PAUL BUNYAN DAYS

LABOR DAY WEEKEND ~ 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

SEPT 7 | WINESONG!

Mendocino Botanical Gardens
Join us at Mendocino Coast Hospital Foundation'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. EVENT USUALLY SELLS OUT - Tickets on sale now.

SEPT 13-15 | MENDOCINO COUNTY FAIR

Fairgrounds, 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......

1st FRIDAY | Fort Bragg Art Walk

On the first Friday of each month, Fort Bragg art galleries are open late for special exhibits, refreshment and entertainment. Meet the artists and mingle! Free admission. 5-8 pm in downtown Fort Bragg.

LIVE JAZZ on FRI & SAT Night

Talented jazz musicians take the stage as you dine at Mendocino's best brewery with their award-winning beers, serving pub fare to fine dining and cocktails from their full bar at the North Coast Brewing Co. Taproom, Restaurant & Bar.
Check who's playing

Hopland Harvest Days

Hopland - New Event
Join us under the big tent as Hopland showcases the best of Mendocino Countys food, drink, and entertainment.

1st FRIDAY | Fort Bragg Art Walk

On the first Friday of each month, Fort Bragg art galleries are open late for special exhibits, refreshment and entertainment. Meet the artists and mingle! Free admission. 5-8 pm in downtown Fort Bragg.

LIVE JAZZ on FRI & SAT Night

Talented jazz musicians take the stage as you dine at Mendocino's best brewery with their award-winning beers, serving pub fare to fine dining and cocktails from their full bar at the North Coast Brewing Co. Taproom, Restaurant & Bar.
Check who's playing

1st FRIDAY | Fort Bragg Art Walk

On the first Friday of each month, Fort Bragg art galleries are open late for special exhibits, refreshment and entertainment. Meet the artists and mingle! Free admission. 5-8 pm in downtown Fort Bragg.

LIVE JAZZ on FRI & SAT Night

Talented jazz musicians take the stage as you dine at Mendocino's best brewery with their award-winning beers, serving pub fare to fine dining and cocktails from their full bar at the North Coast Brewing Co. Taproom, Restaurant & Bar.
Check who's playing

1st FRIDAY | Fort Bragg Art Walk

On the first Friday of each month, Fort Bragg art galleries are open late for special exhibits, refreshment and entertainment. Meet the artists and mingle! Free admission. 5-8 pm in downtown Fort Bragg.

LIVE JAZZ on FRI & SAT Night

Talented jazz musicians take the stage as you dine at Mendocino's best brewery with their award-winning beers, serving pub fare to fine dining and cocktails from their full bar at the North Coast Brewing Co. Taproom, Restaurant & Bar.
Check who's playing

1st FRIDAY | Fort Bragg Art Walk

On the first Friday of each month, Fort Bragg art galleries are open late for special exhibits, refreshment and entertainment. Meet the artists and mingle! Free admission. 5-8 pm in downtown Fort Bragg.