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MENDOCINO ARTS FAIR
JULY 12 - 13 ~ 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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MENDOCINO MUSIC FESTIVAL
JULY 12-26 ~ 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 HERB FAIR
JULY 26 ~ Mendocino Featuring herbs & plants, medicinal herbs, bath & body herbal skincare products, flower essences, massage therapy, "herbs" from the sea, medicine makers, health practitioners, herbs for pets and children, and much more! Live music all day. |
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CALIFORNIA WINE CHAMPIONSHIP
JULY 26 & 27 ~ 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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ART in the BOTANICAL GARDENS
August 9 ~ Fort Bragg Imagine a beautiful summer's day with over 60 local artists, a dozen of the finest Mendocino County wineries, and our favorite local musicians all coming together to create a dynamic event right in the heart of the Botanical Gardens. |
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SOLFEST !
August 16-17 ~ Hopland A celebration of renewable energy and green products that will included healthy food, music, dancing, short informative workshops and lots of fun. Some of the big highlights will be live music and engaging speakers on our big stage and also a special kids tent. |
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ART in the REDWOODS FESTIVAL
August 14 - 17 ~ Gualala 47th Annual Art Festival: Once again the Art in the Redwoods Festival will include a full array of entertainment in addition to the extensive display of art and crafts. Gualala Arts Center |
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YORKVILLE HIGHLANDS WINE FESTIVAL
AUGUST 16 ~ 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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PURE MENDOCINO
AUGUST 22-24, 2008 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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VIBRANT LIVING EXPO
AUG 22-24, 2008 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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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
AUGUST 30 ~ Point Arena The 9th Annual POINT ARENA HARBOR & SEAFOOD FESTIVAL Saturday, August 30th from noon-6. 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
AUG 31 - SEPT 7 ~ 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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WINESONG!
September 5-6, ~ 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
SEPTEMBER 12-14 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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GUALALA PATRIOT DAYS
SEPTEMBER 13 - 14 ~ Gualala The three-day event is to feature the Foundation for Early America, a 12-man troupe from Southern California that will re-enact the Revolutionary War period in U.S. history. Costumed actors who will set up camp, stage a mock takeover of Gualala and fire muskets and cannons. |
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CasparFest
September 27-28 ~ Caspar Filling the old school house with dancing and the Village Square with music, artists, crafters, and "green" enterprises Join Renowned multi-instrumentalist and honorary Casparado Joe Craven and other local musicians amongst the booths of beautiful handmade objects. |
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KELLY HOUSE AUCTION
Silent Auction at Crown Hall Fundraiser for the Kelley House. Many local artists plus shop & inn keepers donate interesting items. Early preview items from 6-8pm. |
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ABALONE FESTIVAL COOK OFF
OCTOBER 4 ~ 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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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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LarkCamp ~ Come Dance with Us
Join us in Caspar as we dance. Partners are not necessary, come one - come all! English Country Dance is fun, community-oriented dancing with live music. East to learn * Beginners Encouraged * No Special Dress Required Please bring something to share at the potluck break. |