Mendocino County - April Events

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

• 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

• 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 -- Chowder Challenge, Tastings & Free Jazz!
  Dining, Live Music: Professional and amateur chefs vie for "Best Mendonoma Coast Chowder" award at the Redwood Coast Whale & Jazz Festival's Chowder Challenge. Celebrity judges and People's Choice voting, along with tastings of fine Sonoma and Mendocino Co. wines and microbrews. Free concert with Traditional New Orleans Jazz by Barnebey's Hot Four, back again by popular demand. At Gualala Arts Center, 46501 Gualala Road, Gualala, CA
  Fee: $20 for 15 tickets w/glass, Free concertTime: 11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. Phone Number: (800) 778.5252

• TBA -- Easter Egg Express
  Family Fun: Celebrate Easter on board the Easter Express. Join us for an Easter Egg Hunt, fun and games and a surprise stop to visit the Easter Bunny. Goody bag provided.
  Fee: $47 Adults/$22 ChildrenTime: Departs Fort Bragg at 10 a.m. Phone Number: (866) 45.SKUNK

• TBA -- Easter Egg Hunt at the Mendocino Hotel
  Family Fun: Join us for family fun hunting for eggs and prizes in the Gardens of the Mendocino Hotel and Garden Suites, 45080 Main Street, Mendocino
  Fee: Free Time: Call for information Phone Number: (707) 937.0511

• TBA -- 7th Annual Redwood Coast Whale & Jazz Festival
  Festival: Celebrating the annual Gray Whale Migration with whale activities and featuring a 2009 Jazz Festival with an International flavor.Join us for the finest in Jazz, Food, Beer, Wine, Poetry, Art and Whales!
  Fee: Call for informationTime: 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. Phone Number: (800) 778.5252

• TBA -- Family-Life Expo & Home Show
  Family Fun: Looking for some great ideas for your home and garden? Want to plan a summer of family fun and learning? Come to the popular Family-Life Expo & Home Show. Mendocino College, 1000 Hensley Creek Road, Ukiah
  Fee: FreeTime: 10am-5pm Sat/10am-4pm Sun Phone Number: (707) 586.9562