Sea to Table: An Exclusive Evening with Noyo Harbor’s Fishermen


Sea to Table: An Exclusive Evening with Noyo Harbor’s Fishermen

Sunday, November 17, 2024
Noyo Harbor Inn

Join us for the inaugural Noyo Harbor Sea to Table dinner, an exclusive event at Noyo Harbor Inn. This special evening offers rare, intimate access to three of our local fishermen and is a unique opportunity to hear firsthand from those who know the ocean best. Your evening will start with urchin diver Grant Downie, who will crack live sea urchins as you sip your cocktail. Try a unique “uni shooter” as you talk with Grant about the fascinating world of urchin diving and the challenges of harvesting in today’s ocean climate.
For the main course, Captain Dan Platt, a seasoned fisherman of Noyo Harbor, will share stories of his life at sea and the dedication required to bring the freshest fish to your plate.
Also joining us will be Noyo Harbor District’s Harbormaster Anna Neumann with a unique perspective on the state of today’s fisheries and marinas.
This unforgettable evening will benefit the Noyo Harbor District and its mission of supporting and maintaining a viable and sustainable fishing community.

Call Noyo Harbor Inn at 707-961-8000 to make reservations. Tickets are $100 +gratuity and tax.


Fort Bragg's Magic Market


Fort Bragg’s Magic Market

Saturday, October 26, 2024 – 11am to 4pm

Come celebrate fall, Halloween and all things magical in Downtown Fort Bragg. Parts of Laurel and Franklin Street will be closed to traffic and open to local vendor booths and fall festivities. All activities go from 11am to 4pm.: 

  • Costume Contest
    – Meet at City Hall Steps at 1:30pm  in costume
    – Prizes awarded for age categories

  • Face Painting

  • Wand Making

  • Photo Booths

  • Sidewalk Chalk Art Drawing


Mendocino Coast Purple Urchin Festival

Mendocino Coast
Purple Urchin Festival


June 7 to 16 – Noyo Harbor and throughout Mendocino Coast

The last week of North Coast Kelp Fest will spotlight the delicious, invasive, spiky creatures impacting our coastlines. There will be educational opportunities along the coast and in Noyo Harbor, along with uni dining experiences by local chefs.

Purple Urchin Festival

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Festival of Lights


Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens’
Festival of Lights

Each Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
November 29 — December 22 from 5PM — 7PM

The 14th annual Festival of Lights will happen rain or shine every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from November 29 through December 22 at the Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens. The gift shop will be open and there will be hot cocoa, apple cider, and sweets available for purchase. Santa will be strolling the lighted paths each Sunday, so bring your family for a dazzling photo op with Ol’ Saint Nick. Advanced tickets are strongly reccommended, this event will sell out. Bundle up and enjoy the imaginative displays, sweet treats, and holiday fun during this year’s Festival of Lights!


Noyo Harbor Festival


Noyo Harbor Festival

Saturday, September 21, 2024 – 12 to 6 pm

The Noyo Fish Company and the Noyo Harbor District are proud to present the second annual Noyo Harbor Festival. It’s a full day of great food, music, dancing and games for the whole family on the north shores of Noyo Harbor. All proceeds go to the Noyo Harbor District.

Food & Beverages:

  • Chowder Tasting with Noyo Harbor Inn, Noyo Fish Co, Sea Pal and Asian Fusion, plus food trucks and treats
  • Beer donated by North Coast Brewing, Northspur Brewing and East Brother Beer Co.
  • Cider donated by Gowan’s Heirloom Cider

Music:

Second Hand Grass
Sean Van Buskirk
Belly Dancing with Nicole Fish

All Day:

  • 45+ vendors selling crafts, jewelry, flowers, sweets and much more
  • Kids Bounce House & Face Painting
  • Petting Zoo
  • Noyo Center for Marin Science, Filed Station Demos
  • Coast Guard Lifeboat Open House

When: Saturday, September 21 – 12 to 6pm
Where: Noyo Harbor North Side – Old Captain Flint’s lot

Shuttle Service Pick Ups:

  • South St. & Sequoia Circle
  • Franklin St. and N. Harbor Dr.


Downtown First Fridays


Downtown First Fridays

Join your friends and neighbors in downtown Fort Bragg on the first Friday of every month for live music and fun activities for the whole family.

  • Where: Downtown Fort Bragg Business District

  • When: First Fridays of Each Month


Mendocino Film Festival


Mendocino Film Festival

Where: Coast Cinemas (and theaters throughout Mendocino County)
When: May 30 – June 2, 2024

Not only is this year’s line-up loaded with thought-provoking, award-winning and independent films, the festival offers extraordinary hospitality, personal engagement with filmmakers, curated special events and parties in a stunning environment. Look for your free, limited edition Fort Bragg Film Festival poster available at Coast Cinemas film viewings.

Visit Fort Bragg is proud to be a Supporting Sponsor of the Mendocino Film Festival  and sole Sponsor of the Coast Cinemas.

 

Mendocino Film Festival

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Whale Fest Wine Walk


March 16th, 2024 – 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM 
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.

Tickets: $50 ahead and $60 day of the event

Free live music:
Franklin Stage: 
– Christopher Cisper
– Forrest Hill
– The Flatwheelers
Laurel Stage: 
– Alex Wright
– Lauralee Brown
– Radley/Juelich

Open alcoholic beverages not permitted outside of shops.

Must be 21 and show valid ID at check-in.

Rain or Shine

GET TICKETSWINE WALK MAPBack To Whale Fest

SHOPS & WINERIES

  • Cucina Verona Mercato – Graziano Family of Wines
  • Hometown Store – Murder Ridge
  • The Mendocino Coast Photographer Guild & Gallery – Lula Cellars
  • LaTre Clothing – Barra of Mendocino
  • Pippi’s Longstockings – Gowan’s Heirloom Cider
  • The Quarry – Frey Vineyards
  • Sherwood & Co – Handley Cellars
  • Frame Mill – Roederer Estate
  • Splendiferous – Meyer Family Cellars
  • Epperson Music – Sea Wolf Wines
  • Reynolds + Wren – Jaxon Keys Winery & Greenwood Ridge Winery
  • Oasis x Tango – Brutacao Cellars
  • Imaginations – Husch Vineyards
  • Kama Loka – Twomey
  • The Outdoor Store – Lula Cellars
  • Ficus and Fern – Seebass Vineyards & Family Wines



Blue Economy


May 19 to 22, 2022 – Fort Bragg, CA

The Blue Economy Symposium and Learning Festival is presented by Noyo Ocean Collective, a unique partnership uniting the City of Fort Bragg, Noyo Harbor District, Sherwood Valley Band of Pomo, Mendocino College, West Business Development Center and Noyo Center for Marine Science. Many thanks to California Sea Grant for their expertise, enthusiasm, and support over the past year to help make this happen.

Together we’ll explore opportunities and consider what a Blue Economy might look like on the Mendocino Coast.


SYMPOSIUM

This leadership forum goes deep into Blue Economy initiatives from around the state, nation and world. While capacity is limited in Town Hall, presentations will be broadcast live for community participation.

Agenda

LEARNING
FESTIVAL

Join top researchers, educators, purveyors, guides and fishers to immerse yourself in a multitude of ocean-related enterprises at the core of a sustainable economic future on the Mendocino Coast.

Activities

BLUE ECONOMY OPPORTUNITIES

Along ocean coasts everywhere, a new path is emerging. Blue Economy is a way of considering economic development and ocean health as compatible. A place where economic activity is in balance with the long-term capacity of ocean ecosystems. It’s a fresh, exciting way of looking at everything from traditional marine sectors to new businesses focused on ocean resiliency, and it touches on activities related to climate change, fisheries, aquaculture, renewable energy, tourism and transportation.  

ESTABLISHED INDUSTRIES

EMERGING INDUSTRIES


Handmade Craft Fairs


Handmade Craft Fairs

Bring your family to all of the popular Handmade Craft Fairs on special event weekends at Town Hall in downtown Fort Bragg. Shop for a wide variety of amazing hand-crafted items, from quilts and toys, to iron works, pottery, knits and crochet, jewelry, paintings, tools, and puzzles. 

When: Special Event Weekends Starting at 10 AM On Saturday and Sunday. Closing Times Vary. 

Where: Town Hall – Corner of Main & Laurel in Downtown Fort Bragg

Handmade Craft Fairs: 

– WHALE FESTIVAL: 3rd Weekend of March

– SALMON BBQ: 1st Weekend of July

– PAUL BUNYAN DAYS: Labor Day Weekend

– HOLIDAY LIGHTS PARADE: 1st Weekend of December