Ongoing Events- April 30 - June 14
-- "Tastes of Spring & Local Wines"
Food & Wine Education: The Rendezvous Inn is offering a three-course spring tasting menu paired with optional local wines by the glass. Menu includes frog's legs, halibut cheeks, and a choice of spring chicken or spring lamb. The Rendezvous has had the highest Zagat food rating for Mendocino County in every SF/Bay Area survey since 2006. (647 N. Main St., Fort Bragg)
Fee: $52.50 per person, $67.50 with wines.Time: Wed.-Sun. 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Phone Number: (800)491.8142 - 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 - 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 visit participating art galleries and shops near the cross section of Main and Laurel Streets in Fort Bragg. Most galleries have featured artist openings or group shows and provide some refreshments.
Fee: FreeTime: 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 961.6300 - Every Friday and Saturday night
-- Chef's Table at Rendezvous Restaurant
Dining: The Rendezvous Inn & Restaurant has added a "chef's table" in the kitchen, seating up to four people. The chef's table is open to the public on Friday and Saturday nights by advance reservation only. 647 North Main Street, Ft. Bragg
Fee: $20 payable at the time of booking plus cost of food, beverage and gratuity.Time: Seatings at 5:30 p.m. & 8 p.m. Phone Number: (800) 491.8142 - 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
-- 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 - 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 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 463.6729 - Every Second Saturday
-- Gallery Openings in Mendocino
Reception, Exhibition: On the second Saturday of every month, visit participating Mendocino galleries, shops and the Mendocino Arts Center for featured artist openings and group shows. Most participating galleries offer refreshments.
Fee: FreeTime: 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 961.6300 - Every Third Wednesday
-- Bird Watching with the Audubon Society
Recreation: Over 150 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/ $7.50 Seniors/$4 Juniors/$2 ChildrenTime: Walk starts at 8 a.m. (call for seasonal hours of operation) Phone Number: (707) 964.6362 - First Monday of Every Month
-- Botanical Garden: Staff-Led Tours
Recreation: Join staff gardener and Naturalist Mario Abreu for an informative walk through the Gardens! Topics include natural history of the gardens, native plants and mushrooms (during the winter). Walk begins at the Garden Store. Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens, 18220 North Hwy One, Ft. Bragg
Fee: $10/$7.50 Seniors/$4 Juniors/$2 ChildrenTime: 1:30 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 964.4352 - TBA
-- Annual Rhododendron Show & Plant Sale
Museums & Exhibitions: Held at Dana Gray Elementary, the show exhibits over 700 entries of hybrid trusses to tiny alpine blooms. Silent auction of special rhodie, raffle, display garden, refreshments and hundreds of plants for sale. 1197 Chestnut Street, Fort Bragg
Fee: Free Time: 1:30 pm - 5 pm Sat/10 am - 4 pm Sun Phone Number: (707) 964.4353 - TBA
-- Mendocino Heritage Days
Historic: For the sixth year in a row, the Mendocino Business Association (MBA) is sponsoring a celebration of the rich history of the Village of Mendocino, one of only two National Historic Preservation Districts in the state of California. Over a span of many days, you'll find a variety of events that highlight different aspects of Mendocino's history.
Fee: varies by eventTime: varies by event Phone Number: (707) 964.3844 - TBA
-- 13th Annual Boonville Beer Fest
Festival: One low entry fee gets you admittance to the festival, a snazzy wristband, a sampling glass, music and all the samples you care to enjoy during the four hours the taps are open. Food, merchandise and other sundries are offered by various vendors on a pay-per-item basis, but the beer is included in your entry fee. No dogs, please. Mendocino County Fairgrounds, 14400 Hwy 128, Boonville
Fee: Call for informationTime: 1 p.m. - 6 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 895.2337 - TBA
-- 12th Annual Anderson Valley Pinot Noir Festival
Festival, Wine Education: Taste Anderson Valley Pinot Noir from more than 40 wineries while enjoying gourmet small bites and music in the vineyards at Goldeneye Winery. Learn all about Pinot Noir at the technical conference on Friday (includes lunch) and dine with the winemakers at Saturday evening dinners held in Anderson Valley and on the Mendocino coast. On Sunday, visit the wineries during their open houses for special tastings, seminars, food pairings, and more. It's a weekend of food, wine and entertainment not to be missed! Tickets go on sale March 1.
Fee: Varies by eventTime: Varies by event Phone Number: (707) 895.WINE - TBA
-- Annual Plant Sale & Garden Show
Exhibit: The Willits Garden Club’s popular plant sale (seeds, trees, veggie starts) and flower show always is an interesting, fun and educational event. Flower arrangements will be on display along with wildflowers that are identified. Complimentary tea & cookies and a free drawing for door prizes. Willits Senior Center, 1501 Baechtel Road, Willits
Fee: FreeTime: 12 p.m. - 3 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 459.1819 - TBA
-- Hopland Passport Weekend - Food & Wine
Celebration, Wine Education: Visit wineries that will pull out all the stops to show the finest Rhone, Italian, Burgundian, and Bordeaux wines made in Mendocino. Each winery will entertain you in their own special way, which could include: live music, bocce ball, barrel tastings, barbeques, book signings, art shows, reserve & future tastings, and much, much more!
Fee: $35 all inclusiveTime: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 744.1396 - TBA
-- Mendocino Film Festival
Performing Arts: We return to Mendocino village for an intimate and selective program of films. Featuring special guest appearances, and a rich assortment of curated films, the 2009 festival will include an Opening Night Party on May 29th.
Fee: Call for informationTime: Many films over three days Phone Number: (707) 937.0171 - TBA
-- 2009 Fort Bragg Quilt Show
Exhibition: Sponsored by Soroptomist International of Fort Bragg. This show will be held at Town Hall & Recreation Center in Fort Bragg.
Fee: $12 inclusive for 3 daysTime: Fri 6pm-8pm/Sat & Sun 10am-5pm Phone Number: (707) 961.1746
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