Cucina Verona Ristorante Blue Zones Project Approval Celebration
Cucina Verona Ristorante Blue Zones Project Approval Celebration
January 31st from 5pm – 6pm
Whale Fest 2026
Whale Fest is taking over Fort Bragg the weekend of March 21 & 22 and, like the migrating leviathans we celebrate, this year’s festivities will be bigger and better than ever. There’s a Downtown Wine Walk, the Chowder Tasting Competition, the Fort Bragg Beer Festival, a 10k/5k Whale Run and Walk, a craft fair, live music, food trucks and much more.
Even better, 2026 marks the 50th anniversary of the legendary whale war, when Fort Bragg proudly stood up for its whales, so expect a little extra fin-flipping pride in the air this year!
Of course, the whales will be moving through all winter, so if this weekend doesn’t work out, no worries. Come anytime through April to see the amazing migration of Fort Bragg’s favorite cetaceans
All events take place rain or shine.
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Saturday, March 21, 2026
Whale Run 5k & 10k and Fun Walk
Soroptimist International of Fort Bragg and Noyo Sunrise is proud to sponsor and host the ever-popular run and walk along the coast that includes a Kiddie Race, 10k and 5k runs and a Fun Walk.
Fort Bragg Rotary Club’s Beer Fest
Saturday, March 21, 2026
Rotary Beer Festival is back. Save the date and join us on Saturday, March 21, 2026 at the Eagles Hall from 12-4pm for an incredible selection of beer and some great live music.
Guided Whale Walks
Every Saturday and Sunday at 10am during the month of March. Meet at Noyo Headlands South Trail.
Whale Watching Tours
Looking to get up close and personal with Fort Bragg’s migratory whales? Multiple whale watching charters depart out of Noyo Harbor throughout the season. You’ll find them below on the coastal activities page. Be sure to reach out to them directly for current weather conditions and departure times.
Noyo Center for Marine Science
The Noyo Center for Marine Science, with their three locations in Fort Bragg, have a lot going on this Whale Fest in celebration of the mammals they support and love in so many ways.
Downtown Wine Walk & Chowder Competition
Saturday, March 21, 2026
Chowder Tasting: 11am – 1pm
Wine Walk: 1pm – 4pm
The Mendocino Coast Chamber of Commerce and Visit Fort Bragg bring you the Fort Bragg Whale Festival Downtown Wine Walk & Chowder Tasting Competition. Chowder tasting takes place at Town Hall (tickets are $25). That afternoon, enjoy wines from over a dozen Mendocino County wineries at the Downtown Wine Walk, held in the shops all around town (tickets are $75 and must be 21 with ID.) Adding to the festivities are a craft fair, music, and food trucks!
Wine Walk and Chowder Tasting Package for $90!
MacKerricher Park Whale Walks and Activities
Saturday – Sunday, March 21 & 22
Saturday 10am – 1pm
MacKerricher Whale Walks starting from the Ward Ave. Haul Rd. Visit our 3 “Cetacean Stations” to learn about the Eastern Pacific Gray Whale and why we celebrate this festival. Trail access point: Laguna Point, MacKerricher State Park, 24100 MacKerricher Park Rd.
Saturday 6pm – 7pm
MacKerricher State Park Whale Festival Campfire Program. Songs, stories, s’mores, and whale trivia. MacKerricher Campfire Center, across from park entrance kiosk and visitor center. Parking in group camp.
Sunday March 22 from 11am – 3pm
Help preserve the fully articulated whale skeleton by applying a coat of paint to the bones. Paint and brushes will be provided, volunteers should be wearing painting clothes, all ages and painting talents are welcome. Cocoa provided.
Fort Bragg Crab Feed
Saturday, January 25, 2025
12:00 to 6:00 PM
Fort Bragg Fire House – 141 N. Main Street
Fort Bragg Rotary and Mendocino Coast Foundation present the Fort Bragg Crab Feed. It’s an all you can eat feast with crab, bread, clam chowder and salad. Tickets are $85 and benefit Timberwolf Stadium and Fort Bragg Rotary Project.
Fort Bragg Blues Festival
Fort Bragg
Blues Festival
SAVE THE DATE: May 2 – 4, 2025
Plans are underway for the first-ever Fort Bragg Blues Festival. It promises to be an unforgettable three days of blues music, with notable performers appearing at venues all around downtown Fort Bragg. Start making your plans now and follow along to learn more as Fort Bragg Blues Festival gets closer.
Here are a few of the artists scheduled to perform so far.
Look for more to come:
• JC Smith Band – INFO
• Brad Wilson and the Rhythm Drivers – INFO
• Mark Hummel, with Steve Fruend – INFO
• Big Mo and the Full Moon Band + Volker Strifler – INFO
For volunteer and sponsorship opportunities, contact Pam Bell at: pmbell108@gmail.com
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Fiesta Latina
Fiesta Latina
Saturday, September 27, 2025
Franklin Street
A celebration of Latino Heritage Month, Fiesta Latina features food trucks, traditional foods, live music, craft vendors and Kids Crafts Corner.
Oktoberfest
Oktoberfest
Saturday, October 4, 2025 – Doors Open at Noon
C.V. Starr Community Center
300 S. Lincoln Street
Parents and Friends together with CV Starr Community Center proudly present Oktoberfest, featuring a who’s who of the region’s best breweries, wineries and distilleries. Oktoberfest is a 21 and over event with live music, food, crafts, a cornhole tournament and silent auction. Tickets are $40 and benefit Parents & Friends, Inc. and the C.V. Starr Community Center.
- Beer, wine & spirits
- Live music, food, and crafts
- Cornhole Tournament
- Must be 21 years or over
FLY TO FORT BRAGG VIA LITTLE RIVER AIRPORT
Fly To Fort Bragg Via Little River Airport
Location
FAA Identifier: LLR
Lat/Long: 39-15-43.4000N 123-45-13.6000W
39-15.723333N 123-45.226667W
39.2620556,-123.7537778 (estimated)
Elevation: 573.8 ft. / 174.9 m (surveyed)
Variation: 15E (2010)
From city: 3 miles SE of LITTLE RIVER, CA
Time zone: UTC -7 (UTC -8 during Standard Time)
Zip code: 95456
Mendocino Coast Purple Urchin Festival
Mendocino Coast
Purple Urchin Festival
June 13 to 15 – Noyo Harbor and throughout Mendocino Coast