Ongoing Events

• 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

• Ongoing Every Third Wednesday -- Bird Watching with the Audubon Society
  Recreation: Over 100 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 General; $7.50 Seniors; $4 Juniors; $2 ChildrenTime: Walk starts at 8 a.m. (call for seasonal hours of operation) Phone Number: (707) 964.6362

• Every Thursday Night -- "Small Plates" at Sea Ranch Lodge
  Dining: Please join us for our eclectic small plate menu every Thursday in our Main Dining Room. We welcome you to fashion a meal by ordering several small plates or order individually as you wish. 60 Sea Walk Drive, Sea Ranch.
  Fee: VariesTime: 5:30 p.m. - 9 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 785.2371

• 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 in Fort Bragg from 5-8 p.m. Downtown galleries and businesses stay open later on that Friday evening with receptions and events for exhibiting artists.
  Fee: FreeTime: 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 961.6300

• 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 -- 2nd Saturday Gallery Opening
  Reception, Exhibition: Galleries in Mendocino & Little River have receptions for their new shows each month. Enjoy meeting local artists.
  Fee: FreeTime: 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 961.6300

• TBA -- Mystery Dinner
  Performing Arts, Dining: Annually held at the Hill House of Mendocino (aka Cabot Cove in Murder She Wrote). The 2006 show will be performed two nights to ensure everyone has a chance to participate: Saturday July 7 and 8. There is limited seating for a fabulous 4 course meal served with murder. Sit with strangers or sit with friends, and help solve the crime. Performed by friends of (and a scholarship fundraiser for) Soroptimists Intl of Noyo Sunrise.
  Fee: Call for information & reservationsTime: Call for Information Phone Number: (707) 937.0577

• TBA -- 7th Annual Big Fun Fair
  Family Fun, Benefit: The 7th Annual Big Fun Fair will be held at Friendship Park in Mendocino. This is a benefit for MUSE.
  Fee: Call for detailsTime: Call for information Phone Number: (707) 937.1984

• TBA -- Kate Wolf Memorial Music Festival
  Festival, Live Music: As usual the line up will be a mix of legends like Blame Sally, Cris Williamson, David Lindley Keb' Mo',Los Lobos, Rosalie Sorrels, Taj Mahal Trio, The Waifs, The Wailin' Jennys and many more. At beautiful Black Oak Ranch in Laytonville, 3 hours north of San Francisco.
  Fee: $18-$160Time: Fri 1 p.m.. - Sun 9 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 823.1511

• TBA -- 34th Annual Laytonville Rodeo
  Family Fun: Music, Full Bar, Covered Bleachers, Free Parking, BBQ available both days.Free Overnight Rodeo Contestant Camping. Days Events Include: Bulls, Barrels, Chute Dogging, Roping Events, Saddle Broncs,Bareback Riding, Much More. Contestant information Judy 984-6915
  Fee: $7.00 adult $3.00 children under 5Time: Grand Enrty 1 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 984.7480

• TBA -- Mendocino Coast Garden Tour
  Recreation, Benefit: Garden and art lovers will enjoy a rare Mendocino Coast treat with a behind-the-scenes, self-guided tour of several beautiful north coast private gardens, with Mendocino Art Center's 16th Annual Mendocino Coast Garden Tour, "Gardens in Paradise." The festivities will also include a garden shop and plant sale held amid the Art Center's own beautiful gardens, Proceeds from the fundraising garden tour benefit the Mendocino Art Center's many vital cultural programs.
  Fee: $40 garden tourTime: 10 a.m - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 937.5818

• TBA -- Parducci's Summer Grillin' Series - Tri-Tip Trio
  Food & Wine Education, Live Music: Join us for the second annual Parducci Summer Grillin' Series, Fridays 5:00-8:00 pm on the vineyard patio. Relax and enjoy the music of live, local bands. We're cookin' up fresh, simple eats to match our award-winning wines. Pasta, Green Salad and French Bread. Parducci Wine Cellars, 501 Parducci Road, Ukiah
  Fee: $25 General /$20 Wine Club MembersTime: 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 463.5384

• TBA -- Mendocino Film Festival
  Performing Arts: The 2008 Mendocino Film Festival, May 29 thru June 1, 2008 in Mendocino, California, will screen several dozen new films in narrative and documentary categories at locations throughout the lovely Mendocino Coast area.
  Fee: FreeTime: Many films over three days Phone Number: (707) 813.0191

• TBA -- Willits Frontier Days
  Recreation, Family Fun: Willits Frontier Days - host to California's oldest continuous rodeo. We anticipate another week of extraordinary events we're sure you won't want to miss. Locals and visitors enjoy and participate in CCPRA rodeos, street dances, barbecues, horseshows, a cowboy breakfast, the Black Bart Gunfighters, a parade, a carnival, gymkhana, junior rodeo, and many more fun-filled activities and entertainment.
  Fee: varies by eventTime: varies by event Phone Number: (707) 459.6330

• TBA -- A Taste of Redwood Valley
  Wine Education: A Taste of Redwood Valley is two days of sensory experiences ranging from tasting rich, bold wines to scrumptious foods, live music, and more. Guests may purchase tickets at any participating winery. The ticket price includes a complimentary logo wine glass, tasting and food for two days and entry into drawing for wonderful wine and wine-related prizes. Call for list of wineries.
  Fee: $25Time: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (800) 760.3739