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WINE, CRAB & MUSHROOMS FESTIVAL
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Mendocino County appreciates its relationship with the forest and sea by celebrating their harvests! Throughout Mendocino County, restaurants, winemakers, and even the fishermen and mushroom pickers welcome locals and visitors alike to join in celebrating. Enjoy Mushrooms and then Dungeness crab by pairing with a wide variety of locally-crafted Mendocino wines during our these festivals.
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Taste Mendocino Festivals

Crab and Wine DaysWine and Mushroom Festival

CRAB & WINE DAYS

CRAB & WINE DAYS
JANUARY EVENTS Mendocino's Crab and Wine Days is rated one of America's Top 10 Seafood & Wine Festivals by Coastal Living Magazine you'll devour the all-you-can-eat crab feeds, winemaker's dinners, wine competitions, crab cruises, cooking classes, family-style cioppino feeds and crab cake cook off and lots of seafood! Many restaurants and Inns are celebrating with specials and events throughout the county, from the coast to the inland valleys.
 
Click for more information on Whale Watching Charter Boats. Whale Watching Charter Boats
Several fishing charter boats offer whale watching trips. Just outside Noyo Harbor you'll be able to see whales as they migrate along the coast.
Crab Fishing
Keep & Eat up to 10 CRABS!
!
Click for more information on Crab Feed at Little River Inn. Crab Feed at Little River Inn
JAN 16 & 23 ~ Little River Inn
Don your bib and pour the wine! Join us for a traditional crab feed, complete with bib, crackers and newspaper-covered tables. The star of the menu is, of course, fresh crab brought in fresh to Noyo Harbor and served cold and cracked. Includes 1½ crab and all you can eat sides. Seating is limited, so be sure to call for reservations.
Click for more information on CIOPPINO DINNER. CIOPPINO DINNER
JAN 20 ~ Fort Bragg
Pentecost Hall, is served family style. A feast of savory Dungeness crab & seafood soup includes salad, fresh-baked bread for dipping, dessert and locally roasted Thanksgiving coffee. Local Mendocino wines and North Coast Brewing Company beer are offered in the bar. Silent Auction and music at all three seatings - 4:30, 6:00 and 8:00 p.m.
Click for more information on CRABCAKE COOK-OFF. CRABCAKE COOK-OFF
JAN 21, Fort Bragg
Mendocino County Chefs and Wineries serve their very best to compete for votes from Celebrity Judges (from around the Nation), and the popular Peoples' Choice Award! Live & Silent Auctions are held during the tasting.
Click for more information on Ocean to Table Dinner. Ocean to Table Dinner
JAN 21, 22 23 & 28 ~ Glendeven Inn, Little River
Private chef Patrick Meany is serving his sought after crab-themed menu with wine pairings.
Click for more information on Crabulious Wine Tasting. Crabulious Wine Tasting
JAN 21, 5:30–7:00pm ~ Little River
Navarro Vineyards pours their award-winning wines, perfectly paired with "pull out the stops" Crab Hors d'oeuvres.
$20.00 Reservations Recommended
FREE to Inn guests!
Great reason to Stay at
Dennen's Victorian Farmhouse!
Click for more information on MENDOCINO WINE & CRAB TASTINGS. MENDOCINO WINE & CRAB TASTINGS
These wineries are pairing their Wines with Crab appetizers for tasting:
Jan 20, 21, 22, 27, 28 & 29 - Zina Hyde Cunningham
Jan 20, 21 & 22 - Meyer Cellars
Jan 21, 22 & 28 - McNab Ridge Winery
Jan 21 - Rivino Wineries
Jan 22, 28 & 29 - Phillips Hill
Click for more information on CRAB & WINE EXPRESS. CRAB & WINE EXPRESS
JAN 21 & 28 ~ SKUNK TRAIN, Fort Bragg
10:00 a.m. climb aboard the historic Skunk Train as it chugs deep into the heart of Mendocino County along the forest floor, while tasting local Mendocino County wines and tasty food featuring crab.
Click for more information on 50th Anniversary of Gualala Arts. 50th Anniversary of Gualala Arts
JAN 21 - 30 ~ Gualala
What started out as a few works of art nailed to some redwood trees has grown into 15,000 sq. ft. filled with art exhibits in several galleries, theater, dance, and music events, lectures, workshops and several Festivals throughout the year. Stop in during Crab & Wine Days to view our exhibits or attend a presentation.
Click for more information on Breakfast at the Elk Cove Inn. Breakfast at the Elk Cove Inn
JAN 21, 22 & 28 ~ Elk Cove Inn, Elk
Come join us for our Champagne & Crab Omelets Brunch in our beautiful ocean view breakfast room. $25.00/person
No charge for inn guests
Another great reason to choose the
Elk Cove Inn
Click for more information on The World of Suzi Long Gallery. The World of Suzi Long Gallery
JAN 21 ~ Mendocino
Drop-in Travel Sketching – 90 minute class $35. Bring a friend and save $5 each. Easy, Fun, Educational – all ages welcome. Materials available on site at the World of Suzi Long Gallery
Click for more information on Beachcomber Motel. Beachcomber Motel
JAN 24, Fort Bragg
Join the Beachcomber Motel on the Beach and Assaggiare Mendocino as we host our second annual "Crabulous" Soup Supper in the ocean-view lobby. Watch the sun set and enjoy a sampling of fresh Dungeness Crab Cioppino or Chowder with hot garlic bread and a selection of wines from Handley Cellars. $10/person or $15/couple
Click for more information on Crab & Sake Dinner at Little River Inn. Crab & Sake Dinner at Little River Inn
JAN 27 ~ Little River Inn
Come for the crab . . . and something different! This years Multiple course prix fixe dinner menu prepared by Executive Chef Marc Dym and paired with a selection of sakes from Hana Japanese Restaurant by Sushi Chef-Owner, Ken Tominaga and Master Sake Sommelier, Stuart Morris.

WINE & MUSHROOM FESTIVAL

WINE & MUSHROOM FESTIVAL
NOVEMBER EVENTS Mushroom dinners, wine- and beer-pairing workshops, cooking classes, musical performances, exhibits, guided mushroom foraging there is something for everyone during this magical season of mushrooms. Events will take place throughout the County, from the coast to the inland valley.

 

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