• May 29 - June 1 -- Mendocino Film Festival
  Performing Arts: The 2008 Mendocino Film Festival, May 29 thru June 1, 2008 in Mendocino, California, will screen several dozen new films in narrative and documentary categories at locations throughout the lovely Mendocino Coast area.
  Fee: FreeTime: Many films over three days Phone Number: (707) 813.0191

• June 7 - 8 -- 34th Annual Laytonville Rodeo
  Family Fun: Music, Full Bar, Covered Bleachers, Free Parking, BBQ available both days.Free Overnight Rodeo Contestant Camping. Days Events Include: Bulls, Barrels, Chute Dogging, Roping Events, Saddle Broncs,Bareback Riding, Much More. Contestant information Judy 984-6915
  Fee: $7.00 adult $3.00 children under 5Time: Grand Enrty 1 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 984.7480

• June 13-15 -- A Taste of Redwood Valley
  Wine Education: A Taste of Redwood Valley is two days of sensory experiences ranging from tasting rich, bold wines to scrumptious foods, live music, and more. Guests may purchase tickets at any participating winery. The ticket price includes a complimentary logo wine glass, tasting and food for two days and entry into drawing for wonderful wine and wine-related prizes. Call for list of wineries.
  Fee: $25Time: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (800) 760.3739

• June 14 -- Taste of Chocolate, Wine & Ale
  Celebration, Auction: Chocolate, wine & ale tastings, silent auction, live music on the Kelley House lawn, Main Street, Mendocino. Enjoy old-fashioned, community, small-town spirit, with a great view of the Mendocino Headlands and Pacific Ocean. Benefits Mendocino Music Festival, happening July 12 through July 26. 707 937-2044. www.mendocinomusic.com
  Fee: $20 ppTime: 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 937.2044 or (707) 937.4041

• June 21 - 22 -- American Cancer Society Relay for Life
  Recreation, Benefit: Join the Relay For Life of Inland Mendocino County at Eagle Peak Middle School (8601 West Rd, Redwood Valley) and help raise funds, raise awareness and support the American Cancer Society and its lifesaving mission to eliminate cancer as a major health problem. Info: email mendorfl@yahoo.com
  Fee: FreeTime: 10 a.m. - 10 a.m. Phone Number: (707) 462.7642 x3

• June 21 -- Mendocino Coast Garden Tour
  Recreation, Benefit: Garden and art lovers will enjoy a rare Mendocino Coast treat with a behind-the-scenes, self-guided tour of several beautiful north coast private gardens, with Mendocino Art Center's 16th Annual Mendocino Coast Garden Tour, "Gardens in Paradise." The festivities will also include a garden shop and plant sale held amid the Art Center's own beautiful gardens, Proceeds from the fundraising garden tour benefit the Mendocino Art Center's many vital cultural programs.
  Fee: $40 garden tourTime: 10 a.m - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 937.5818

• June 27 - July 5 -- Willits Frontier Days
  Recreation, Family Fun: Willits Frontier Days - host to California's oldest continuous rodeo. We anticipate another week of extraordinary events we're sure you won't want to miss. Locals and visitors enjoy and participate in CCPRA rodeos, street dances, barbecues, horseshows, a cowboy breakfast, the Black Bart Gunfighters, a parade, a carnival, gymkhana, junior rodeo, and many more fun-filled activities and entertainment.
  Fee: varies by eventTime: varies by event Phone Number: (707) 459.6330

• June 27 - 29 -- Kate Wolf Memorial Music Festival
  Festival, Live Music: As usual the line up will be a mix of legends like Blame Sally, Cris Williamson, David Lindley Keb' Mo',Los Lobos, Rosalie Sorrels, Taj Mahal Trio, The Waifs, The Wailin' Jennys and many more. At beautiful Black Oak Ranch in Laytonville, 3 hours north of San Francisco.
  Fee: $18-$160Time: Fri 1 p.m.. - Sun 9 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 823.1511

Ongoing Events

• Tuesdays, May - October -- Ukiah Farmers Market
  Market: Downtown Ukiah's Farmers Market is the place to be for live acoustic music, arts & crafts, fresh produce, local wines, microbrews, and a bite to eat at the outdoor tables, located at the Alex R. Thomas Plaza between State and School Streets.
  Fee: FreeTime: 3 p.m. - 6 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 463.6729

• Wednesdays, May - October -- Fort Bragg Farmers Market
  Market, Family Fun: Every Wednesday. We are in the heart of Fort Bragg, Spruce & Main Sts. Our vendors bring a wide variety of foods including fine crafted cheese, fresh fish, honey, fruits, vegetables, and flowers. Child friendly. Come play in the street with us!
  Fee: FreeTime: 3:30 p.m. - 6 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 937.4330

• Ongoing Every Third Wednesday -- Bird Watching with the Audubon Society
  Recreation: Over 100 species of birds live in or visit the Gardens each year. Join the experts and learn more about our avian friends. Walks start at the Gardens Entrance. Tour is included in the Gardens admission. Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens, 18220 North Highway One, Fort Bragg.
  Fee: $10 General; $7.50 Seniors; $4 Juniors; $2 ChildrenTime: Walk starts at 8 a.m. (call for seasonal hours of operation) Phone Number: (707) 964.6362

• Every Thursday Night -- "Small Plates" at Sea Ranch Lodge
  Dining: Please join us for our eclectic small plate menu every Thursday in our Main Dining Room. We welcome you to fashion a meal by ordering several small plates or order individually as you wish. 60 Sea Walk Drive, Sea Ranch.
  Fee: VariesTime: 5:30 p.m. - 9 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 785.2371

• Thursdays, May - October -- Willits Farmers Market
  Market: We have a relaxed atmosphere under the trees with laughter and music provided by the Willits Farmers Market Musicians. Vendors provide a wonderfully diverse selection of locally grown fresh vegetables, fruits, plants, flowers, sausage, fish, honey and unique gifts. City Park, 100 East State Street.
  Fee: FreeTime: 3 p.m. - 6 p.m. Phone Number: ( 707) 354.1134

• First Friday of every month -- First Fridays in Fort Bragg
  Reception, Museums & Exhibition: On The First Friday of every month in Fort Bragg from 5-8 p.m. Downtown galleries and businesses stay open later on that Friday evening with receptions and events for exhibiting artists.
  Fee: FreeTime: 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. Phone Number: (707)937.5397

• Saturdays, May - October -- Gualala Farmers Market
  Market: Gualala Farmers Market is the place to find seasonally available fresh fruit, vegetables, preserves and bakery goods as well as plants and flowers. Gualala Community Center, Highway One and Center Street.
  Fee: FreeTime: 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 884.3726

• Saturdays, May - October -- Ukiah Farmers Market
  Market: Downtown Ukiah's Farmers Market is the place to be for live acoustic music, arts & crafts, fresh produce, local wines, microbrews, and a bite to eat at the outdoor tables. Located at the Alex R. Thomas Plaza between State and School Streets.
  Fee: FreeTime: 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 463.6729

• Saturdays, May - October -- Boonville Farmers Market
  Market: Locally grown and prepared plants, vegetables, fruits, bread, coffee and flowers. Located in the Boonville Hotel parking lot every Saturday. Hwy 128 at Boonville Hotel.
  Fee: FreeTime: 9:45 a.m. - 12 p.m. Phone Number: ( 707) 895.2949

• Every Second Saturday -- 2nd Saturday Gallery Opening
  Reception, Exhibition: Galleries in Mendocino & Little River have receptions for their new shows each month. Enjoy meeting local artists.
  Fee: FreeTime: 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 961.6300

• TBA -- Mendocino Wine By The Sea
  Celebration, Wine Education: The Mendocino Winegrape and Wine Commission presents Wine by the Sea, celebrating the fabulous wine and rich bounty of Mendocino County along it's beautiful coastline. Dine with wine journalists and winemakers in intimate settings, walk through the historic Victorian Mendocino Village stopping at exquisite inns to taste from over 200 Mendocino County wines and Feast on exquisite cuisine by Bruce Riezenman of Park Avenue Catering. Share in the excitement during the awards of the best wines of the year. Events ongoing Friday and Saturday. Call for schedule and reservations.
  Fee: Varies with eventTime: Varies with event Phone Number: (707) 468.9886

• TBA -- Lavender Day Celebration
  Celebration: Participate in lavender craft workshops, harvest fresh bundles of lavender, and taste lavender refreshments. The Friends of the Gardens will have lavender sachets, wands and other lavender items available for purchase. Local vendors will be offering lavender plants and herbal products such as essential oils, salves, hand creams, soap, herb plants, lavender jelly, lavender honey, plus much more. Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens, 18220 North Highway One, Fort Bragg, CA
  Fee: Free with Gardens admissionTime: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 937.1003

• TBA -- Mystery Dinner
  Performing Arts, Dining: Annually held at the Hill House of Mendocino (aka Cabot Cove in Murder She Wrote). The 2006 show will be performed two nights to ensure everyone has a chance to participate: Saturday July 7 and 8. There is limited seating for a fabulous 4 course meal served with murder. Sit with strangers or sit with friends, and help solve the crime. Performed by friends of (and a scholarship fundraiser for) Soroptimists Intl of Noyo Sunrise.
  Fee: Call for information & reservationsTime: Call for Information Phone Number: (707) 937.0577

• TBA -- 6th Annual Big Fun Fair
  Family Fun, Benefit: The 6th Annual Big Fun Fair will be held at Friendship Park in Mendocino. This is a benefit for MUSE.
  Fee: Call for detailsTime: Call for information Phone Number: (707) 937.1984

• TBA -- 3rd Annual Pride Summer Faire
  Celebration: P.A.N'sponsored event held at Recreation Grove in Willits. Craft fair, music with RootStock & mendo co. Taiko Drummers & many more, + good food & ale & wine from our local Mendo co. breweries & wineries. This is our kick off event for an entire week of LGBT&Q activities 4 the public & our community.
  Fee: FreeTime: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 459.5490 x588

• TBA -- 23rd Annual Whale Run & Walk
  Recreation: Haul Road to MacKerricher State Park runs and walks 9:00 a.m. 962-0211 for more information or tickets at Harvest, FB and Out of this World, Mendocino. Sponsored by Soroptimistt International of Fort Bragg
  Fee: Call for informationTime: 9 a.m. Phone Number: (707) 962.0211