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Each and every March, coastal Mendocino County celebrates the migration of gray whales. Fun for locals and visitors alike, you'll find wine walks, foot races, beer tastings, interactive science demonstrations, even a Bloody Mary competition – all to celebrate the most majestic of marine mammals. Check out the numerous events and activities for the whole family and enjoy a whale of good time!
Mendocino Whale Fest
Back by popular demand, the Mendocino Whale Fest is where you want to be the first weekend in March. Check out the Wine Walk through the village – whether by foot or by MCT Trolley! Stroll the Mendocino Headlands and make sure you stop by the Gray Whale Migration Station – otherwise known as Ford House Museum.
Little River Whale Fest
MendoParks offers guided walkabouts around Spring Ranch, where unobstructed views of prime whale watching can be had…and seen even better through binoculars provided prior to the tour. Then head to Little River for the annual Battle of the Bloody Marys – it's a tough gig, but someone's got to do it!
Fort Bragg Whale Fest
The 36th annual Whale Run is happening once again. This race includes a 10K, 5K, 5K Fun Walk and a Kiddie Run – all along the coastal trail in Fort Bragg. Afterwards, take a jaunt through downtown Fort Bragg for the Wine Walk and Craft Fair…or head to historic Eagles Hall for the Rotary Beer Fest. The Noyo Center and MendoParks have interactive activities and walks – it's a whale of a good time for the whole family!
Whale Watching
During the Whale Festivals, sign up for a whale watching excursion - there are numerous charter boats that run out of Noyo Harbor. You can also sign up for fishing and crabbing trips. Check out The Whale Trail - an organization that lists designated whale watching sites and paths, which include a few spots on the North Coast - Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens, MacKerricher State Park and Noyo Center for Marine Science.
Each year, the Noyo Chapter of the American Rhododendron Society (ARS) partners with Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens to showcase some of the best rhodie specimens on the west coast. The 45th annual John Druecker Memorial Rhododendron Show will be held at the Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens on Saturday, May 4 and Sunday, May 5. The juried show is quite possibly the largest in California with a typical show displaying more than 800 entries and filling the big tent with cascades of color and fragrance.The Rhododendron Show is free to attend and open to the public on Saturday and Sunday. In addition to hundreds of individual flower entries, there will be plants, bonsai, photos, floral arrangements, hourly plant raffles, and educational displays. A large selection of rhododendrons and other plants will be available for purchase in the big tent and at the Gardens' Nursery. Local growers and Noyo Chapter ARS members will be on hand to answer questions and discuss the best plants for your garden.Regular admission rates apply to visit the Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens during the show. The Gardens is home to one of the nation's largest collections of rhododendrons—many hybridized on the Mendocino Coast—and they promise to fill the formal gardens and woodlands with riotous color. The Gardens' Rhododendron Collection includes over 124 species and 315 taxa. More than 1,000 rhododendrons can be seen blooming throughout the Gardens from early spring until June!
The next BBQ is scheduled for Saturday, July 6th, 2024 from 11:00am to 6:00pm. Eating is only one part of the festivities, there's also live music throughout the day to keep things lively, and then there's people watching and just having fun with family and friends.
Juniors 13-18 – $8
Children 7-12 – $6
Children 6 & under – FREE SPECIAL PROMOTIONS: Friday – Seniors – 65 and over $6 – ALL DAY!Friday – Children 12 and Under – FREE! Three-Day Pass for Seniors – 65 & over – $20 (Purchase Pre-Fair) CARNIVAL:D Daily! – Pay-One-Price for Unlimited Rides $35 – Good All day $45 if purchased during Fair – (Pre Sale available at Fair Office & Lemon's Market in Philo and A.V. Elementary School)
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