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WINE, CRAB & MUSHROOMS FESTIVAL
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CRAB, WINE & BEER FESTIVAL

JAN 18 - JAN 27, 2013 ~ MENDOCINO COUNTY
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.
....See the events below.

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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 Crab Fishing Charter Boats. Crab Fishing 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 some CRABS!
!
Click for more information on Crab Feed at Little River Inn. Crab Feed at Little River Inn
JAN 14, 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 Crab & Sake Dinner at Little River Inn. Crab & Sake Dinner at Little River Inn
JAN 18 - 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.
Click for more information on CRAB & WINE EXPRESS. CRAB & WINE EXPRESS
JAN 19 -26 ~ 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 Catch A Canoe. Catch A Canoe
SAVE $20.00, during the Festival
Explore beautiful Big River Estuary by canoe or bike and receive $20 discount on rentals . Complimentary map of the estuary with historical and contemporary photographs depicting the history of the beautiful estuary. Rent a mountain bike to explore Mendocino’s trails and back roads.
Click for more information on Mendocino Stories & Music Events. Mendocino Stories & Music Events
Live Entertainment in Mendocino
JAN 19 - Steven Bates Trio
JAN 26 - Daddy Squeeze
...and more
Click for more information on Breakfast at the Elk Cove Inn. Breakfast at the Elk Cove Inn
JAN 19, 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 Wine Maker Dinner. Wine Maker Dinner
JAN 19 ~ Fort Bragg
Enjoy a mouthwatering dinner featuring fresh Dungeness Crab and other delights from the ocean deep prepared to perfection by Chef Nicholas Petti. Pair with the finest wines from Deborah and Edward Wallo's organic vineyards in Yorkville and you have a feast second to none.
Click for more information on Beachcomber Motel. Beachcomber Motel
JAN 20, Fort Bragg
Join the Beachcomber Motel for their "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 of Mendocino Wines $10/person or $15/couple
Click for more information on Wine Maker Dinner. Wine Maker Dinner
JAN 24 - Café Beaujolais, Mendocino
Winemaker, Arnaud Weyrich, will feature Roederer Estate wines at a crab-inspired dinner prepared by Chef David LaMonica at Café Beaujolais. For more information and to make reservations please call Café Beaujolais.
Click for more information on CIOPPINO DINNER. CIOPPINO DINNER
JAN 25 ~ Pentecost Hall, Ft Bragg
Served family-style, fresh Dungeness Crab fills the giant Cioppino pot with shrimp, mussels, and clams. Includes plenty of Café Beaujolais bread for dipping, tossed salad, dessert & locally roasted Thanksgiving Coffee! Mendocino County wines & North Coast Brewing Company beer available in the Crabby Bar! Silent Auction Prizes at all three seatings! - 4:30, 6:00 and 8:00 p.m.
Click for more information on ALL-You-Can-EAT CRAB FEED. ALL-You-Can-EAT CRAB FEED
JAN 25, Mendocino, Crown Hall
Loads of crab, plus salad, bread, wine and dessert! Get your tickets early — this event sells out every year. Live entertainment at 8:00 pm and the Grand Raffle at 9:00 pm. 6:00 pm, No Host Bar; 7:00 pm, Dinner. Knight's of Columbus
Click for more information on All you Can Eat CRAB FEED!. All you Can Eat CRAB FEED!
JAN 26, Fort Bragg Fire House.
All-you-can-eat crab, salad and garlic bread! Proceeds go to Fort Bragg Rotary projects and the Timberwolf Stadium project. Pre-sale tickets available at Pyorre Insurance Agency, Harvest Market, Sport Dodge, Curves of Fort Bragg, and Beachcomber Motel, which has a special lodging price with ticket. Call for ticket reservations.
Click for more information on CRABCAKE COOK-OFF. CRABCAKE COOK-OFF
JAN 26, 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, Grand Raffle Prize is a Lake Tahoe Get-Away for two! New this year ~ Mendocino County micro-brews!
Click for more information on Crabulious Wine Tasting. Crabulious Wine Tasting
JAN 26, Dennen's Victorian Farmhouse, 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 Learn to Tango - Weller House. Learn to Tango - Weller House
JAN 26-28, Fort Bragg
Come to the beautiful, cozy virgin-redwood ballroom of the Weller House Inn to explore the magic of social Argentine tango. Beginner-friendly Tango Workshop Weekend, no partner required. Instructor Neeraj Korde will demonstrate and teach tango techniques in two afternoon workshops. Enjoy a mesmerizing evening of tango at the milonga (dance) on Saturday night.
Click for more information on Cesar Toxqui Tastings. Cesar Toxqui Tastings
Thursday - Sunday
Join us during the Crab, Wine & Beer Festival for some of Ruth's scrumptious crab treats paired with our small case production, artisan wines. We are open Thursday-Sunday and look forward to welcoming you to Mendocino County!
Click for more information on JAN 27 - Live Music. JAN 27 - Live Music
Preston Hall, MENDOCINO
Internationally acclaimed pianist, Tanya Gabrielian, will perform works by Liszt, Ravel and Rachmaninoff.
Preston Hall is on Main Street, north-east of the Presbyterian Church
Click for more information on MENDOCINO WINE & CRAB TASTINGS. MENDOCINO WINE & CRAB TASTINGS
These wineries are pairing their Wines with Crab appetizers for tasting:
Zina Hyde Cunningham
Meyer Cellars
McNab Ridge Winery
Rivino Wineries
Phillips Hill
Click for more information on 51th Anniversary of Gualala Arts. 51th Anniversary of Gualala Arts
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 The World of Suzi Long Gallery. The World of Suzi Long Gallery
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

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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