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Mendocino Crab & Wine Festival
JANUARY Special events held throughout January on the Mendocino Coast, Meet our Crab Fishermen, Take a Cruise, Local Chefs Do Their Thing, Meet Our Winemakers, Outstanding Crab Cake & Wine Competition, Crab Feeds and other Special Events |
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International Alsace Varietals Festival
LATE FEBRUARY ~ Anderson Valley Wineries from Mendocino Wine Country and around the world will participate in this annual festival celebrating Riesling, Gewürztraminer, Pinot Gris, Pinot Blanc and other noble Alsace varietals. |
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MENDOCINO WHALE FESTIVAL
First Saturday in MARCH ~ Mendocino Mendocino wineries bring their unique vintages for tasting in Mendocino Village shops, galleries and inns. A free trolley offers rides to the Point Cabrillo Lighthouse, chowder tasting, whale watching walks and more. |
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FORT BRAGG WHALE FESTIVAL
Second Weekend in MARCH ~ Fort Bragg Along with dozens of Microbrew tasting, the area's top chefs will produce their favorite chowders. A marine mammal art exhibit and crafts fair are also part of this festival. |
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WHALE and JAZZ FESTIVAL
APRIL 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
Early MAY ~ 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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MENDOCINO HERITAGE DAYS
APR 30 - MAY 31 - MENDOCINO Dozens of events: Hear tales of Native Americans, chat with ancestors of early settlers, follow the underwater exploration of shipwrecks along our coast. Tour through wildflowers, heritage roses, redwood trails, historic dwellings, moonlight cemetery walk and more! |
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Rhododendron Show & Plant Sale
MAY ~ Fort Bragg One of the largest shows on the west coast with over 700 entries including rhododendron flowers, pictures, bonsai and arrangements of locally hybridized varieties and rare varieties from the northwest. Raffles, refreshments, educational displays and more! FREE |
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HOPLAND PASSPORT ~ SPRING
MAY ~ Hopland 2 full days of fun! Receive a Passport logo glass, entry to all wine tastings, food pairings and entertainment at the ten wineries. Enter to win the Passport Prize Giveaway! |
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PINOT NOIR FESTIVAL
Mid MAY ~ 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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Mendocino Film Festival
JUNE 4-6 ~ Mendocino Showcasing independent filmmakers and their work - feature length, shorts, animation, documentaries, and foreign films at this exciting 3-day event. Special guests, filmmakers, workshops and panels, Opening Night Gala, and Awards Ceremony await the film buff. |
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A Taste of Redwood Valley
Mid JUNE You are invited to attend the annual "A Taste of Redwood Valley" wine festival where a rich experience awaits you as you tour the wineries and taste the wines and foods at participating wineries. |
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World's Largest Salmon BBQ
JULY 3, SATURDAY - 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 horse show to the Cutest Little Cowboy & Cowgirl contest, and much, much more. |
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MENDOCINO MUSIC FESTIVAL
TWO WEEKS in JULY ~ 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 childs matinee, Young Musicians and chamber concerts throughout Mendocino Village. |
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MENDOCINO ARTS FAIR
JULY ~ 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 TASTING CHAMPIONSHIP
Late JULY Anyone can 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 panoramic scenery. Amateur and professional levels. |
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Gualala Arts Festivals
Mid August ~ Gualala 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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PURE MENDOCINO
AUGUST 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 ~ Company Store, Fort Bragg 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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CasparFest
LATE AUG ~ 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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Pt Arena Harbor and Seafood Festival
SEPT ~ 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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MENDOCINO COUNTY FAIR
Mid SEPTEMBER 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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STUDIO DISCOVERY TOUR
SEPT ~ 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!
SEPT ~ Botanical Gardens Join us once a year, 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. EVENT USUALLY SELLS OUT - Get your tickets NOW. |
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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 |
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HOPLAND PASSPORT ~ FALL
OCTOBER ~ Hopland 2 full days of fun! Receive a Passport logo glass, entry to all wine tastings, food pairings and entertainment at the ten wineries. Enter to win the Passport Prize Giveaway! |
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ABALONE FESTIVAL COOK OFF
OCTOBER ~ 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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WINE and MUSHROOM FESTIVAL
NOVEMBER Spread throughout Mendocino County's popular Inns and Restaurants, Dozens of Fabulous Edible Events, Meet the Chefs, Gatherers and Walk in the Woods, Learn From The Culinary Experts, Meet Mendocino's Winemakers and Mushroom Passports. |
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MENDOCINO COAST INN TOURS
MID DECEMBER 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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