Mendocino County - September Events

• September 7 -- Anderson Valley Pinot Noir Celebration @ Little River Inn
  Wine Tasting: Enjoy twenty-five outstanding wineries and a Taste of Little River. This is an opportunity to evaluate wines and learn how classic Pinot Noir improves with age. Little River Inn,7901 N. Highway One Little River, CA
  Fee: $50 Time: 1 p.m.-4p.m. Phone Number: 1-888-466-5683

• September 8 -- Wine and Food Tasting @ WineSong
  Wine Tasting: Stroll through the lush Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens while enjoying vintages from 100 world-class wineries from Mendocino, Sonoma, Napa, and beyond, and food from 50 of Mendocino County’s finest food purveyors. The tasting is accented by 9 different music groups performing a variety of styles. 775 River Drive, Fort Bragg, CA
  Fee: $100 general/$200 VIP Time: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Phone Number: 707.961.4688

• September 8 -- Charity Auction @ WineSong
  Auction: The festivities continue with spirited bidding at Winesong’s live and silent auctions. VIP ticket holders will enjoy a gourmet culinary experience by Celebrity Chef Bradley Ogden under the auction tent, and award winning wines. 775 River Drive, Fort Bragg, CA
  Fee: $100 general/$200 VIP Time: 2pm-5pm Phone Number: 707.961.4688

Ongoing Events

• Every Sunday -- Sunday Brunch At The Mendocino Hotel
  Dining: Enjoy our Sunday brunch menu with a complimentary glass of champagne. The Mendocino Hotel & Garden Suites, 45080 Main Street, Mendocino CA
  Fee: Varies Time: 8:30am-2:30pm Phone Number: 707-937-0511

• August 3 - September 5 -- Mendocino Art Center's Gallery Exhibits
  Exhibition: The Mendocino Art Center galleries feature a Members' All-Media Juried Exhibit; Mariko Irie's watercolor paintings in "Mendocino Coast Scapes"; and Jake Early's serigraphs in "California Highway One."
  Fee: Free admission Time: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 937.5818 or (800) 653.3328, ext. 10

• Every Sunday -- Mendonesia's Sunday Jazz Brunch
  Live Music: Mendonesia's Sunday Jazz Brunch featuring different jazz artists every week. 3 South Main Street, Willits,CA
  Fee: Varies Time: Sunday, 11:30 am to 3:00 pm Phone Number: (707) 459-1001

• Tuesdays, June 7 - October 25, 2011 -- Ukiah Tuesday Farmers Market
  Market: Local vendors offer fresh local produce, meat and dairy products, flowers and arts & crafts under the shade of the plaza's pavilion. Alex Thomas Plaza, School & Clay Streets, Ukiah CA
  Fee: Free Time: 4pm-7pm Phone Number: 707-462-5084

• Wednesdays, May 4 - October 26, 2011 -- Fort Bragg Farmers Market
  Market: Seasonal fruits, berries, vegetables, melons, greens and squash you have come to expect. Also organic and free range beef and port, free range eggs, wild caught local fish, locally crafted jams and jelly, flowers and more. Franklin Street between Laurel and Pine, Ft. Bragg CA
  Fee: Free Time: 3pm-6pm Phone Number: 707-937-4330

• Thursdays -- Willits Farmers Market
  Market: A community gathering featuring tons of produce, a wide selection of meat, cheese, eggs, honey and locally produced crafts of all sorts. Outdoors in City Park May - Oct, indoors at Little Lake Grange, 291 School St., Nov - Apr.
  Fee: Free Time: 3 p.m. - 6 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 216.5549

• Fridays May - October -- Mendocino Farmers Market
  Market: The Mendocino Farmers Market is a colorful small-town market with a diverse selection of local vendors offering everything you could hope to find at a farmers market. Howard & Main St. , Mendocino, CA
  Fee: Free Time: 12 p.m. - 2 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 937.3632

• 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: Free Time: 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 961.6300

• Saturdays -- Ukiah Saturday Farmers Market
  Market: The largest Farmers Market in the county features many colorful and educational elements for the entire family several times a month. Enjoy the friendly atmosphere where musicians entertain and relax with freshly baked pastries. Alex Thomas Plaza, School & Clay Streets. Ukiah CA
  Fee: Free Time: 8:30am-12pm May-Oct/9:30am-12pm Nov-Apr Phone Number: 707-462-7377

• 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: Free Time: 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 884.3726

• Saturdays, April - October -- Boonville Farmers Market
  Market: Locally grown and prepared plants, vegetables, fruits, bread, coffee and flowers, on the Orscheln parking lot, 1920 Main St., Boonville,
  Fee: Free Time: 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. Phone Number: ( 707) 895.2949

• 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: Free Time: 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 961.6300

• First Monday of Every Month, March - Nov. -- 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 Children Time: 1:30 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 964.4352

• TBA -- Anderson Valley Open Houses
  Celebration: Delight in the beauty of Anderson Valley as you travel Hwy 128 and visit the many winery open houses along the way. Sample barrels, taste select vintages and enjoy creative food and wine pairings. Look for the "Open House" signs along the road.
  Fee: No Ticket Needed Time: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 895-WINE (9463)

• TBA -- Point Arena Harbor & Seafood Festival
  Festival: We invite you and your family to come join us in celebrating the heart of our little city... the Point Arena Pier community of fishermen, surfers, rockhounds, birdwatchers, abalone divers, seafood lovers, and all those who enjoy and protect the riches of the the prettiest little cove in Northern California coast.
  Fee: Free Time: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 882.1639

• TBA -- Grand Ole Time on the Skunk Train
  Celebration: Celebrating fun, music, food and a day in the redwoods. Enjoy the hard-driving bluegrass sounds of the David Thom Band, and a delicious barbecue at Northspur. Call for reservations.
  Fee: $70 Adults/$40 Children Time: 9:45 a.m. Willits/10 a.m. Ft Bragg Phone Number: (866) 457.5865

• TBA -- Live! at the Gardens
  Live Music: Our jazz, rhythm and blues concert series returns for Labor Day Weekend. Think all things New Orleans - music & food finished with brew from our sponsor the North Coast Brewing Company. The perfect way to celebrate your Labor Day Weekend! Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens, 18220 North Highway One, Fort Bragg, CA 95437
  Fee: Call for information & tickets Time: Call for information Phone Number: 707-964-4352

• TBA -- Paul Bunyan Days
  Celebration:The long weekend includes a Kiddie Parade & Kiddie Games,, an Ugly Dog Contest, Craft & Food Fairs, the Blue Ox Beer Festival, Gem & Mineral Show, Classic Car Show, Paul Bunyan Parade, Community BBQ, Logging Show & Expo, and Fireman’s Ball.
  Fee: Free Time: varies by event Phone Number: ( 707) 964.3356

• TBA -- Annual Old Time Bluegrass Festival
  Live Music, Family Fun: This is a fun, family event. Jfeaturing Laurie Lewis & the Right Hands, the Stairwell Sisters, Pat Ikes & Bound to Ride, Fur Dixon & Steve Werner, the Mighty Chiplings, Three Deep, Two Rock Ramblers, Cobb Stompers, plus other local favorites! Anderson Marsh State Historic Park, Hwy 53, Lower Lake. Supports projects of local non-profits.
  Fee: $15 in advance, $20 at the gate Time: 10 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 995.2658

• TBA -- Mendocino County Fair & Apple Show
  Family Fun: Fun small old fashioned county fair in beautiful Anderson Valley. Taste Anderson Valley apples, ciders, and local wines; browse the classic car show, 4-H displays, carnival rides and craft areas; and take in the beautiful reds, golds, and oranges of fall flowers and foliage. 14400 Highway 128, Boonville, CA
  Fee: $7 Time: 9 a.m. - 12 a.m., daily Phone Number: (707) 895.3011