Mendocino offers a variety of events and festivals throughout the year from whale watching to wine tasting to music and is sure to offer an event that interests you.
Some of Mendocino’s upcoming events include:
7th Annual Wine and Mushroom Fest
November 10, 2006 - January 31, 2007
County Wide
When Italian immigrants came to Mendocino County in the 1860's they went into the woods after the first rain. They found wild mushrooms like the ones back home. Their great grandkids today still slip out to their family "secret spots", gather these delicious gifts from the earth, and share them with family and friends with their home-made wines at the dinner table.
 Fabulous Edible Mushrooms
Over 20 types of choice edible wild mushrooms grow in our woods. Each year tens of tons of wild mushrooms are gathered here and shipped to fine restaurants and shops all over the world.
Learn how to recognize the fabulous "king bolete", the lovely chanterelle, black trumpets, shrimp rusulas, and dozens of others.
BUT ALSO LEARN that you should NEVER eat a mushroom that has not been positively identified by an expert or picked by a very experienced gatherer.
For a glimpse into the world of Mendocino County mushrooms, check out the Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens Mushroom Pages for what you're likely to see during the Festival.
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 Meet the Gatherers and Walk in the Woods
Hundreds of country folks gather mushrooms from their secret spots and ship over 30 tons of wild mushrooms all over the world each year. Take a peak into this fascinating lifestyle that takes some people all over western North America on an annual migration as they follow the mushroom bloom.
Local experts will share their skills on daily forays into the woods.
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 Learn From The Culinary Experts
Wild Mushrooms are a favorite of leading chefs everywhere. Mendocino County chefs are among the most enthusiastic prowlers of the woods in search of mushrooms. Learn traditional and exciting new recipe ideas-and sample some knock-your-rubber-boots off mushrooms dishes prepared by regional masters.
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Symphony of the Redwoods Thanksgiving Concert
November 18th & 19th Saturday Evening at 8pm, Sunday Evening at 2pm
Fort Bragg, California - Eagles Hall Theater
Symphony of the Redwoods presents guest conductor Carolyn Steinbuck. Full orchestra plays Rumanian Folk Dances by Bartok, Haydn's Symphony #103 "Drum Roll," and Beethoven's Mass in C Major, op.86 with College of the Redwoods Community Chorus. Advance tickets: Tangents and Harvest Market in Fort Bragg & Out of This World in Mendocino. $20 general, $15 seniors. Youth under 18 - FREE!
8th Annual Crab and Wine Days
December 26th, 2006 - February 28th, 2007
County Wide
Join us for the most popular culinary festival in Mendocino County! Barrel tastings, Winemaker Dinners, Crab-Cake Cook-Off, and Crab Feeds.
Long since before Mendocino County was founded in the 1850's, our rugged coastline has been home to generations of fishermen who harvest the bounties of our cold, clear Pacific Ocean. Inhabiting these waters is one of the most vital contributors to the continuing livelihood of these fishermen the plentiful and delicious Dungeness crab.
For the eighth year in a row, Mendocino County celebrates its relationship with Dungeness crab by pairing a wide variety of crab dishes with fine, locally-crafted Mendocino wines during our 8th Annual Mendocino County Crab and Wine Days.
Throughout Mendocino County, restaurants, winemakers, and even the fishermen themselves welcome locals and visitors alike to join them in celebrating this popular event.
Christmas Train
December 9 - 23rd, 2006 - 5pm
Fort Bragg
The Christmas Train offers a magical experience with Santa, elves, musicians, storytellers, cocoa, cookies and
a gift from Santa for the kids. Guests of all ages are encouraged to wear their pajamas on these 75-120 minute long train trips.
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