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19th Annual Art in the Gardens
August 7, 2010
This event is hailed as one of the best garden parties on the Northern Coast, featuring over 60 artists and more than a dozen Mendocino County wineries. Spend the day sampling local culinary treats with some of the county's best wineries in the beautiful Botanical Gardens. There is a silent auction that offers pieces donated by local artists of all trades with all proceeds going to the Garden. Live music will be offered and tickets can be purchased in advance.
Phone: 707-964-4352 ext.25
Email: info@gardensbytheseas.org
Web address:gardenbythesea.org
Winesong!
September 11 & 12 ,2010
Winesong is a recognized charity wine auction and tasting. Always a sellout crowd of over 1,000 guests it has become one of the most spectacular and prestigious events on the Northern Coast. Winesong is located in the beautiful Mendocino Botanical Gardens and is a celebration of wine, food, music, art & giving. All proceeds benefit the Mendocino Coast Community Hospital. Please see link for more information.
Phone: 707-961-4909
Email: winesong@mcn.org
Web address: www.winesong.org
16th Annual Abalone Cook-off and Festival
October 9, 2010
A competition between cooks who prepare their favorite wild abalone recipe in hopes of winning a grand prize. Enjoy live music, raffle, silent auction and craft fair in support of Mendocino Area Parks.
Email: mapa@mendoparks.org
Web address: mendoparks.org
Mendocino Whale and Wine Festival
March, 2011
Wine tasting and whale watching will be the featured attractions of the 28th Annual Mendocino Whale Festival March 6 and 7 in Mendocino. On Saturday, many wineries will set up tasting stations in inns, galleries and shops throughout Mendocino Village and Little River, while the area’s top chefs produce their favorite seafood chowders in a tasting event. A marine mammal art exhibit, plein-air (live outdoor painting demonstrations) and docent-led walks are all part of the two-day festival.
Little River Whale Festival
March, 2011
A Taste of Little River is what visitors are promised during this festive weekend. Savor bites from the kitchens of the town's noted chefs, sips from Mendocino County vintners, history and birding walks in Van Damme State Park, artist studio tours, cheese making class, fireside talks with local historians, and a free night's stay at many Little River inns.
Phone: 707.961.6300
Email: chamber4@mcn.org
Web address: mendowhale.com
Fort Bragg Whale Festival
March, 2011
Microbrew tasting and whale watching will be the featured attractions of the 28th Annual Fort Bragg Whale Festival March 20 and 21. On Saturday the area’s top chefs will produce their favorite chowders, along with dozens of microbrews provided by the Fort Bragg Rotary Club. A marine mammal art exhibit and crafts fair are also part of the two-day festival. While in Fort Bragg, don't forget to plan a whale watching boat tour on the sea with Whale Watching Charter Boats out of Noyo Harbor. Also that weekend, the Point Cabrillo Lighthouse offers great activities for the whole family, including information on the migration of the gray whales, our gentle giants of the Pacific.
Phone: 707.961.6300
Email: chamber4@mcn.org
Web address:mendowhale.com
Pt Cabrillo Lighthouse: pointcabrillo.org
Mendocino Heritage Days
May 2011
Celebrate the rich history of the v illage of Mendocino, one of only two National Historic Preservation Districts in the state of California.
Email: info@mendocinoheritage.org
Web address: www.mendocinoheritage.org
Anderson Valley Pinot Noir Festival
May, 2011
The Anderson Valley Pinot Noir Festival features an educational conference, a grand tasting, winemaker dinners and barrel tasting. Tickets for the Pinot Noir Festival always sell out quickly. Don't miss out on this fun, educational and delicious event.
Cafe Beaujolais is hosting a special winemaker dinner during the festival. Please visit the website below for tickets and information.
Email: info@avwines.com
Web address: www.avwines.com
Mendocino Film Festival
June, 2011
Mendocino is the perfect setting for art and culture and the Film Festival is the time to show our productions. Short, independent and foreign films and well as documentaries are presented. This event is for all ages and is used to tutor and inspire young filmmakers.
Phone: 707-937-0171
Email: info@mendocinofilmfestival.com
Web address: www.mendocinofilmfestival.com or www.mendocinofilmfestival.org
Mendocino Art Center's 17th Annual Garden Tour
June, 2011
Garden and art lovers will enjoy a rare Mendocino Coast treat with a behind-the-scenes, self-guided tour of six beautiful north coast private gardens and two spectacular homes. It is the largest fund raiser of the year for the Art Center.
Phone: 707-937-5818 or 800-653-3328
Email: mendoart@mcn.org
Web address:Mendocino Art Center
World's Largest Salmon Barbeque
July, 2011
The world's largest salmon BBQ has delighted salmon lovers since 1970. It is held on the banks of the Noyo River each year in conjunction with the Independence Day festivities in Fort Bragg. Come and enjoy live music, the aroma of grilled salmon, family and friends. It is the primary source of funding for the Salmon Restoration League
Web address:www.salmonbarbeque
Mendocino Music Festival
July, 2011
In a tent on the Mendocino headlands, the Mendocino Music Festival presents extraordinary music in a spectacular setting. Evenings include breathtaking concerts featuring the glorious Festival Orchestra, the popular Big Band concert, chamber music ensembles, dance, blues, jazz, world, and folk music. Days include lecture/recitals at the Piano Series, a children's matinee, performances by the Young Musicians, and chamber concerts at beautiful venues throughout Mendocino Village.
Phone: 707.937.2044
Email: boxoffice@mendocinomusic.com
Web address: mendocinomusic.com |
