Local Food Events

Winter

Seafood & Sips
End of January / Early February: This crustacean-crazy food festival offers family-style crab and cioppino feeds, gourmet seafood-themed dinners, whale watching and fishing adventures, seaside hikes and more. throughout the county • visitmendocino.com

Seed & Scion Exchange
Late February/Early March: Gardeners, farmers, and food growers gather for a seed, scion & cutting exchange with hands-on fruit tree grafting. Free classes all day on tree & vine propagation, how to grow your own food, and how to save seeds of all kinds of food plants.
Boonville • avfoodshed.com

The North Coast Farmers’ Convergence
February or March: A celebration of the North Coast region’s local food system and the vital profession of farming in Northern California, bringing together over 150 local farmers, ranchers, retailers, and advocates for a day of networking, education, and inspiration.
Willits • ncoinc.org

Spring

Noyo Food Forest Earth Day Celebration
Every Earth Day April 20: Local food, live music, informational books, children’s activities, and workshops at The Learning Garden
Fort Bragg • noyofoodforest.org

Summer

Urchin Festival
Second week of June: Delve into the delectable flavors of sea urchin, a local delicacy. Festivities feature fresh uni dishes, expert preparation demonstrations, and wine and sake pairings.
Mendocino Coast • urchinfest.com

Taste Mendocino
Last weekend in June: Take a swirl through the region’s diverse showcase of fine wines and artisanal foods.
Hopland • tastemendo.com

World’s Largest Salmon BBQ
First Saturday in July: Amazing eating and live music. All proceeds are used to improve salmon populations on the Northern California coast.
Noyo Harbor, Fort Bragg • salmonrestoration.org

Redwood Empire Fair
First weekend in August: Livestock shows, eating contests, rides, music, & more.
Ukiah • www.redwoodempirefair.com

Round Valley Blackberry Festival
Third weekend in August: 2 days of arts and craft booths, blackberry delicacies, Mendocino County wines, children’s activities, a square dance, and live music.
Covelo • roundvalleyblackberryfestival.com

Fall

Point Arena Harbor & Seafood Festival
Labor Day Weekend in September: A stunning coastal setting with local seafood, local bands and local brews, all for a great cause – raising money to keep the local pier operating for the public all year long!
Point Arena • pointarena.net

Mendocino County Fair and Apple Show
Second weekend in September: Apple tasting, livestock shows, rodeo, and sheep dog trials at the fairgrounds in Boonville. Deadline for entries is in early August.
Boonville • mendocountyfair.com

Zeni Ranch Chestnut Gathering
Late October/Early November: Come gather chestnuts at Zeni Ranch, followed by live music and community potluck.
Yorkville • Call 707-684-6892 for info.

Harvest Mendocino
10-days in November: Feast on Mendocino County’s wild mushroom bounty plus local wines and beers. Includes mushroom foraging, winemaker dinners, cooking classes, and more at various locations throughout the county.
throughout the county • harvest.visitmendocino.com