Ongoing Events- October 7 - 31
-- Mendocino Art Center's Gallery Exhibits
Exhibition: The galleries showcase Robert Ross' 70th year retrospective, "Intelligent Design," featuring drawings, paintings, collages, freehand paper cuts and graphics; Dave Friedman's photography in "That's Entertainment"; and Cecile Brillet's ceramics and sculpture exhibit, "Bacci Perugina." 45200 Little Lake Street, Mendocino
Fee: Free Time: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 937.5818 - 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
-- The Howard Hospital Foundation Gala: "Down The Home Stretch"
Auction, Benefit: It’s another evening filled with friends and family, great food, live music and two auctions. All proceeds benefit the Howard Foundation Hospital Fund. Due to limited space, tickets for this event will be limited. Willits Community Center
Fee: $100 General/$1,500 Second Tier/$3,000 First TierTime: 6 p.m. - 10 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 459.2777 - TBA
-- 16th Annual Abalone Cook-Off & Festival
Celebration: Be a judge to taste Wild Abalone recipes. Silent auction, live music, craft fair, wine, t-shirts, raffle, food and much more! Noyo Harbor, South Harbor Drive off Hwy 20, Ft. Bragg
Fee: Free for festival/$60 Judge Tasting Tickets/$50 MemberTime: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 937.4700 - TBA
-- Harvest Dinner at Handley Cellars
Celebration: Join us as we celebrate harvest! Participants will arrive at the winery at 4:30p.m. and join the harvest with various activities, depending on the weather and harvest schedule. In the past, guest have tested grape sugar levels, joined a vineyard tour, and punched down red wines. After harvest activities, enjoy a delicious meal prepared by one of our favorite Mendocino county chefs, Shannon Hughes, founder of Pangaea in Point Arena. Very limited seating, call early for reservations. 3151 Hwy 128, Philo
Fee: $75/$65 Cellar Club MembersTime: 4:30 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 895.3876 - TBA
-- Hopland Fall Passport Weekend
Celebration, Wine Education: Hopland area wineries assemble and "roll out the barrel" showing their finest in Rhone, Italian, Burgundian, and Bordeaux varietals ranging from Arneis to Zinfandel. Each winery will entertain you in their own special way, which could include live music, bocce ball, barrel tasting, barbeques, book signings, reserve and future tastings and much more…come and find out for yourself!
Fee: $35 all inclusiveTime: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (800) 564.2582 - TBA
-- Ukiah Country Pumpkinfest: "Pumpkinfest goes Hollywood"
Festival, Family Fun: The Country Pumpkinfest blends a Harvest and Music Festival into the Halloween holiday in this annual two-day event. Enjoy haunted house, beer and wine tasting, arts & crafts, free children's activities, 3-on-3 hoop tourney, Scout-O'-Rama, pet costume contest, Scarecrow City and pumpkin pie bake-off. Downtown Ukiah. Parade at 10 a.m. on Sat. starting at the Redwood Empire Fairgrounds.
Fee: FreeTime: Parade starts at 10 a.m. Phone Number: (707) 463.6231 - TBA
-- EcoMotion Mendocino Block Party
Celebration: Free one-day sustainability block party in downtown Fort Bragg. Features include non-profit booths, music stages, art exhibits and theater expositions. Enjoy internationally known artists: Ganga Giri & Radio ACTIVE, as well as local artists Steven Bates & the Lavender Grace Band. Organic beverage, wine and beer garden available.
Fee: FreeTime: 12 p.m. - 10 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 964.2521 - TBA
-- Kelley House Museum's 30th Annual Silent Auction
Auction, Benefit: The Annual Silent Auction is the major fundraiser for Kelley House Museum. Lightly used items, valued collectibles and antiques, good quality furniture and merchandise and gift certificates and more are auctioned to raise money for the non-profit museum dedicated to collecting, preserving and sharing Mendocino Coast history. Preview Night, Friday October 2 with wine, hors d'oeuvres and browsing through our unique action items. Take the opportunity to place the first bid, to purchase items marked with the "Buy it Now" stickers or to take advantage of bargains in our "cash and carry" section.
Fee: FreeTime: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 937.5791 - TBA
-- A Taste of Autumn at Frey Vineyards
Celebration: Join us for a Harvest Celebration. Organic appetizers, desserts, wine tasting and music. Hay rides and apple juicing for the kids. Hot bread from outdoor wood fire oven, silent auction with special local wines, green goods and services. Benefits Butler Cherry Ranch Project and Hearthstone Village. 14000 Tomki Road, Redwood Valley
Fee: $25/$5 Ages 5-12 Time: 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 272.8305 - TBA
-- Halloween Festival
Celebration: Come in costume and get in free. Enjoy games, delicious snacks and, of course, pumpkins! You can decorate your trick-or-treat bag or carve a pumpkin and much more. Make sure you bring your pumpkin carving tools. Bring the whole family for an afternoon of fun at the Veggie Garden. Mendocino-Coast Botanical Gardens, 18220 North Hwy One, Fort Bragg
Fee: FreeTime: 12 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 964.4352 - TBA
-- Annual Fort Ross Harvest Festival
Festival, Historic: During the morning, we will gather the harvest in our historic Fort Ross orchard. In the afternoon, within the walls of the fort, join us where we will be juicing, baking, and the "Russian House Kedry" will share traditional Russian song and dance! Fort Ross State Historic Park, 19005 Coast Highway 1, Jenner
Fee: $7.00 per car; $6.00 seniorTime: 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 847.4777 - TBA
-- Ukiah Country Pumpkinfest Weigh-Off
Celebration: Calling all giant pumpkin growers! Start your pumpkins now! Heaviest pumpkin wins $1 per pound. Cash prizes awarded to Top 15 pumpkins. Food vendors, bounce house, free face painting, and coloring contest. Ukiah Safeway Parking Lot
Fee: FreeTime: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 463.6231
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