Oktoberfest

Oktoberfest
Saturday, October 5, 2024 – Noon to 5 pm
C.V. Starr Community Center
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. Formerly known as Beer, Bison & Bluegrass, Oktoberfest is a 21 and over event with live music, food, crafts, a cornhole tournament and silent auction. Tickets are $45 in advance, $60 at the door, 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
When: Saturday, October 5, 2024 – Noon to 5 pm
Where: C.V. Starr Community Center
FLY TO FORT BRAGG VIA LITTLE RIVER AIRPORT

Fly To Fort Bragg Via Little River Airport
Looking to make a quicker, aerial entrance into the Fort Bragg area? Just 15 miles south of town, the Little River airport has a 100 ft. wide, 5,250 ft. long runway with full-length parallel taxiway. See information below about car rental and contact information for the airport. Oh, and be sure to check out the Little River Airport webcam.
The County of Mendocino has a page with more details.
You can reach out directly to the Onsite Airport Supervisor Norman Fluhrer – 707-367-1137 or fluhrern@mendocinocounty.gov
Air Galore provides car rental service to the airport.
Obar 11 Door To Door offers taxi service to and from.
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 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.
North Coast Kelp Fest
North Coast Kelp Fest
May 18 – June 16 – Mendocino & Fort Bragg
Explore the beauty and benefits of the region’s irreplaceable underwater ecosystem. Learn about the many benefits of bull kelp forests, and the efforts under way to help them recover through art, science, food and film events along the Mendocino Coast.
Mendocino Coast Clinic's Crab & Wine Festival 2025

Crab Cake Cook-Off & Wine Tasting Competition
Saturday, February 1, 2025 – Corner of Main & Spruce Streets
Mendocino Coast Clinic’s annual fundraiser celebrates its 30th anniversary of providing quality healthcare services on the Mendocino Coast.
- Indulge in crab cakes prepared by Mendocino County chefs.
- Sip luscious Mendocino wines from America’s greenest wine region.
- Savor specialty foods & beverages prepared for your enjoyment.
- Vote for your favorites to win the People’s Choice Award.
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.
Winesong

Winesong
Friday and Saturday, September 8 & 9, 2023
The Winesong Grand Tasting, Live & Silent Auction takes place on Saturday, September 9th from 11 AM to 4 PM at the beautiful Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens in Fort Bragg. For 37 years, Winesong has brought together local artists, winemakers, vintners, chefs, volunteers, and supporters to help raise critical funds for our community’s health and wellness needs through the Mendocino Coast Healthcare Foundation.
The weekend schedule includes:
- Pinot Noir Celebration at Little River Inn – 1 PM to 4 PM
- Grand Tasting, Live & Silent Auctions at Botanical Gardens – 11 AM to 4 PM
- Winesong After Dark, New This Year at Skunk Train – 5 PM to 9 PM
Nor Coast Rodders Classic Car Show

Nor Coast Rodders Classic Car Show
Saturday, June 15, 2024 – Downtown Fort Bragg
Classic Car Show in the heart of downtown Fort Bragg
If you need an entry form or more information send an email to ncrodders@outlook.com or call Danny (707)964-6660 or Mike (707)964-8648.
When: June 15, 2024
Where: Downtown Fort Bragg