Mendocino loves to celebrate it's rich culture of arts, food and wine. Some of the world's finest wineries are in our backyard and the beautiful Pacific Ocean is our frontyard. It's fun to celebrate the beauty and bounty of Mendocino County. From wine tastings and seafood celebrations to the oldest rodeo and kooky parades, there is always something fun to do in and around Mendocino County!
Calendar of Festivals in Mendocino County
Mendocino Crab & Wine Festival
JANUARY
Special events held throughout January in Mendocino County. 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
White Wine Weekend
Anderson Valley
Wineries from Mendocino's Wine Country celebrates Andersen Valley's White Wine.
Chinese New Year's Banquet
Crown Hall, Mendocino
The Temple of Kwan Tai celebrates their annual Chinese New Year's Banquet in
CROWN HALL in Mendocino, from 6:30 pm. A Silent Auction will take place at the dinner. Seating is limited. Call for tickets at 937-5123.
WHALE RUN & WALK
3rd SATURDAY in MARCH
Whale Run & Walk ~ Join us on our annual Whale Run and Walk with a 10k/5k Run, 5K Competitive Walk and a 5K Fun Walk, a raffle and more...
APR 4 | CORO Mendocino's Zin Fest
CORO Mendocino presents Zin Fest
This event will feature 10 producers showcasing 2016 vintages along with a selection of their portfolio wines. These offerings will be tastefully paired with savory tapas.
WHALE and JAZZ FESTIVAL
Gualala
Annual Redwood Coast Whale & Jazz Festival combines whale watching with the finest in jazz entertainment and chowder tasting.
Rhododendron Show & Plant Sale
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
Mendocino Film Festival
Mendocino Village
Showcasing independent filmmakers and their work - feature length, shorts, animation, documentaries, and foreign films at this exciting event. Special guests, filmmakers, workshops and panels, Opening Night Gala, and Awards Ceremony await the film buff.
BOONVILLE BEER FESTIVAL
AVBC, 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.
HOPLAND PASSPORT ~ SPRING
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.
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!
MENDOCINO COAST GARDEN TOUR
Showcasing Art Festivals throughout the year.
- Artists Exhibits
- Garden Tours
- Art & Wine Events
- Arts & Crafts Fair
- Art Studio Tours
Taste of Redwood Valley - Father's Day
Redwood Valley
You are invited to attend "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.
July 4th Celebration- 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!
World's Largest Salmon BBQ
Noyo Harbor ~ Fort Bragg
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!
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.
MENDOCINO MUSIC FESTIVAL
Mendocino Headlands
Two weeks every July the Tent Concert Hall rises on the Mendocino Headlands to house an exhilarating range of music from classical and chamber to jazz, blues and bluegrass plus dance and sometimes even light opera. Come for the music and enjoy the beauty of the Coast, the art-filled Village, and outstanding eateries.
Anderson Valley/Yorkville Highlands
JULYExplore 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!
CasparFest
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.
MENDOCINO ARTS and CRAFTS 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.
Mendocino Wine Competition
Join the Mendocino wine community as we celebrate the award-winning wines from this year's competition. A relaxed reception at the Boonville Fairgrounds will feature an abundant appetizer buffet provided by Boont Berry Farm. Sample over 200 wines from the competition while visiting with the esteemed judges and enjoying delicious appetizers. An awards ceremony will celebrate the Best of Class winners, culminating in the big reveal of the five Best of Show Awards. A list of all medal winning wines will be available for guests at the reception and online immediately after the awards presentation.
ART in the GARDENS
Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens
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.
PURE MENDOCINO
ANNUAL EVENT
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.
YORKVILLE HIGHLANDS WINE FESTIVAL
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.
Gualala Fine Arts Festivals
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
Pt Arena Harbor and Seafood Festival
The Pier ~ Point Arena
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.
Roots of Motive Power Steam Festival
Roots of Motive Power - Willits
Plumes of steam and shrieks of steam whistles will fill the air as a variety of steam-powered equipment are fired up. Enjoy Recreation Grove Park's Early Day Gas Engine Society, and Bill Rose's Model A Tour under the Oaks. The fun continues Saturday afternoon at the Gourmet BBQ and raffle.
MENDOCINO COUNTY FAIR
Fair Grounds ~ 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......
STUDIO DISCOVERY TOUR
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.
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
HARVEST DAYS ~ FALL
Hopland ~ Hwy 101
2-6pm at Brutocao Schoolhouse Plaza under the Big Tent. Introducing Croux & Co as our caterer and they will be serving up a feast to be paired with all the local wine, beer, cider & spirits.
OCT - Mendocino Ocean & Seafood Fair
South Noyo Headlands Park, Fort Bragg
With Great Food, Wine, Beer, Music, Silent Auction and Craft Fair. Chefs create their very best seafood recipes for you to taste, with an emphasis on sustainability: farm raised abalone, locally caught rock fish, uni (sea urchin), sea weed and other surprises in a fun carnival atmosphere.
Homebrew Festival
Featuring brewers from Lake and Mendocino County and around Northern CA competing to become the people's choice winner. Attendees vote for their favorite beer to select the 1st, 2nd & 3rd place winners.
Ciders and other fermented beverages will be available with local Farm-to-table goodies.
A Taste of Redwood Valley
Redwood Valley
You are invited to attend "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.
WINE and MUSHROOM FESTIVAL
Mendocino County
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.
FESTIVAL of LIGHTS
Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens
Thousands of lights transform Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens into a magical Winter Wonderland.
Be awestruck by a forest of decorated holiday trees; enjoy a hot drink and dessert; shop for holiday treasures and natural wonders with special pricing on unique holiday gifts and decorations.
Come! Bring the kids and join the festivities and take care of all of your holiday shopping.
