Whale Fest Wine Walk Map

WINE WALK MAP


SHOPS & WINERIES

  • Cucina Verona Mercato – Graziano Family of Wines
  • Hometown Store – Roederer Estate
  • Mendo Photographer Guild – Lula Cellars
  • Kokkos Bar – Bee Hunter Wine
  • LaTre Clothing – Goldeneye Winery
  • Pippi’s Longstockings – Fathers + Daughters Cellars
  • The Quarry – Witching Stick Wines
  • Sherwood & Co – Husch Vineyards
  • Frame Mill – McNab Ridge Winery
  • Splendiferous – Meyer Family Cellars
  • Reynolds + Wren – Jaxon Keys Winery & GWR
  • Oasis x Tango – Frey Vineyards
  • Kama Loka – McFadden Family Vineyard & Farm
  • The Outdoor Store – Handley Cellars and Pennyroyal Farms
  • Ficus abd Fern – Brutocao Cellars

The Fort Bragg Whale Festival Downtown Wine Walk is back. Over a dozen merchants will be serving beautiful Mendocino County wines and hors d’ oeuvres offered while you stroll the quaint shops in downtown Fort Bragg. There’s live music and, of course, you can always extend your stroll to include the new Coastal Trail where you might just catch a migrating grey whale.

  • When: March 18th, 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM

  • Tickets: $50.00 ahead and $55.00 the day of the event

Free live music will be happening on the 200 block of Laurel Street, featuring performances by Caspar King Band.

Must be 21 and show valid ID

Rain or Shine

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It’s back and, like the migrating leviathans we celebrate, bigger and better than ever. Fort Bragg Whale Festivities include a Downtown Wine Walk, the Fort Bragg Beer Festival, a 10k/5k Whale Run and Walk, craft fair, live music and more. Oh, and it’s all happening during Fort Bragg Restaurant Week. Could there be a better time to visit Fort Bragg? Of course, the whales will be moving through all winter, so if March 18th doesn’t work out, no worries. Come anytime through April to see the amazing migration of Fort Bragg’s favorite cetaceans.

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Restaurant Week

Fort Bragg Restaurant Week runs from March 13th through the 19th. So come for the food and enjoy the whales or vice versa. Local eateries will be pulling out all the stops, with many restaurants serving up special offerings.

Explore Restaurant Week

Fort Bragg Rotary Club’s Beer Fest

After 3 years, the Rotary Beer Festival is back. Save the date and join us on Saturday, March 18, 2023 at the Eagles Hall from 12-4pm. Tickets are $40 and will be available soon. The Rotary Club is lining up some great beer to taste and an awesome band.

Rotary Club of Fort Bragg

Whale Festival Downtown Wine Walk

The Mendocino Coast Chamber of Commerce and Visit Fort Bragg are thrilled to bring back the Fort Bragg Whale Festival Downtown Wine Walk. On Saturday, March 18 from 12:00 to 4:00 PM over a dozen merchants will host wineries and serve complimentary food to pair with wines.

Explore The Wine Walk

Whale Run 5k, 10k & Fun Walk

Soroptimist International of Fort Bragg is once again hosting the ever-popular run and walk along the coast that includes a Kiddie Race, 10k and 5k runs and a Fun Walk. Click below to see the course map and registration.

Learn More & Register

Town Hall Craft Fair

The Soroptimists are also hosting an indoor craft fair at town hall on Sat-Sun March 18-19 from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Come by to see the incredible work of local artisans and craftspeople. You won’t find a better place to get a one-of-a-kind gift for a fan of Fort Bragg.

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Noyo Center Whale Events & Exhibits

Join the Noyo Center for Marine Science throughout March for a variety of special events and exhibits to celebrate Whale Festival and the annual gray whale migration. Click the link below for the full schedule and remember that your support helps the Noyo Center do its incredible work.

See The Full Schedule

Mendo Park Educational Activities

Join MendoParks for free guided whale walks at MacKerricher State Park on Fridays and Saturdays in March, from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM. While you’re there, check out the gray whale skeleton articulation next to the Visitor Center.

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Try the Chowders

The Official Fort Bragg Chowder Tasting and Competition is still on hiatus. But don’t let that stop you from visiting local restaurants during Whale Fest to enjoy a piping hot cup or bowl full of coastal deliciousness.

Princess Sea Food

Noyo Fish Co.

Sea Pal Cove

The Wharf



Whale Fest Wine Walk


The Fort Bragg Whale Festival Downtown Wine Walk is back. Over a dozen merchants will be serving beautiful Mendocino County wines and hors d’ oeuvres offered while you stroll the quaint shops in downtown Fort Bragg. There’s live music and, of course, you can always extend your stroll to include the new Coastal Trail where you might just catch a migrating grey whale.

  • When: March 18th, 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM

  • Tickets: $50.00 ahead and $55.00 the day of the event

Free live music will be happening on the 200 block of Laurel Street, featuring performances by Caspar King Band.

Must be 21 and show valid ID

Rain or Shine

Purchase TicketsVIEW THE MAPBack To Whale Fest

SHOPS & WINERIES

  • Cucina Verona Mercato – Graziano Family of Wines
  • Hometown Store – Roederer Estate
  • The Mendocino Coast Photographer Guild & Gallery – Lula Cellars
  • Kokkos Bar – Bee Hunter Wine
  • LaTre Clothing – Goldeneye Winery
  • Pippi’s Longstockings – Fathers + Daughters Cellars
  • The Quarry – Witching Stick Wines
  • Sherwood & Co – Husch Vineyards
  • Frame Mill – McNab Ridge Winery
  • Splendiferous – Meyer Family Cellars
  • Reynolds + Wren – Jaxon Keys Winery & Greenwood Ridge Winery
  • Oasis x Tango – Frey Vineyards
  • Kama Loka – McFadden Family Vineyard & Farm
  • The Outdoor Store – Handley Cellars and Pennyroyal Farms
  • Ficus abd Fern – Brutocao Cellars



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There’s no end to the family fun in Fort Bragg. From decadent donuts for breakfast, delightful tide pool discoveries, fresh off the boat seafood at a harborside restaurant and, wow, we’re getting tired just telling you about all the amazing things to do, see and explore. So, grab the whole gang and head to Fort Bragg for an unforgettable and action-packed visit to your favorite North Coast home away from home.

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Gather The Troops For Another Beautiful Day

There’s no end to the family fun in Fort Bragg. From decadent donuts for breakfast, delightful tide pool discoveries, fresh off the boat seafood at a harborside restaurant and, wow, we’re getting tired just telling you about all the amazing things to do, see and explore. So, grab the whole gang and head to Fort Bragg for an unforgettable and action-packed visit to your favorite North Coast home away from home.

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you are welcome

Maybe you thought that when the first storm blows in the North Coast closes its shutters and settles in for the winter. Well, we’re here to show you just how much you would miss by not planning an off-season trip to Fort Bragg. What if we said you could have a beach to yourself? Maybe a hike in the misty magic of a redwood grove in the rain. Whale watch. Deal shop. Or cozy up in your room with a fireplace and a view of the ocean. At Fort Bragg in the winter, without a lot of visitors, you’ll feel more like one of the locals. So, pack a few layers, your rain boots and knit cap and join us on a journey to enjoy Fort Bragg before the summer fog blows in and the crowds come back. 


Winter Wonderland


Winter Wonderland Is Saturday, December 3rd 

The holidays are officially here as we gather at Franklin and Laurel Streets in Downtown Fort Bragg for a full day of jolly good fun. 
12:00 PM – 6:00 PM – Town Hall Holiday Market with festive non-profits  selling holiday treats
2:00 PM – 5:30 PM – Photos with Santa Claus at the Guest House Museum 
6:00 PM – Tree Lighting Ceremony
6:30 PM – Lighted Truck Parade begins
• Music, food and more throughout the day


TC Space Holiday

TC Space

Local art and original hand-printed apparel and tote bags

There will be a local artists holiday sale happening from Black Friday through December 20th! Visit us for a great selection of gifts made by local artists.

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Todd Farmhouse

Todd Farmhouse Antiques and Museum

Located at the corner of HWY 1 and HWY 20.

14 rooms filled with Christmas shopping fun. 

VISIT
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Saltgirl Apparel

Saltgirl Apparel

Saltgirl Apparel represents the women in our fishing communities, a clothing line that specifically celebrates our Saltgirls.

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