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Mendocino Whale Festival
Mendocino Whale War Exhibit
Friday-Sunday, March 6th-29th, 11am-3pm at the Kelley House Museum
Saturday, March 7, 10 AM - 2 PM
(Whale Festival) Ford House Information Station
Saturday,March 7, 10:30-11:30am
Story time & crafts at the Mendocino Community Library, 10591 Williams St.
Saturday, March 7, 11 AM - 2 PM
Guided Whale Walks at the Whale Watching Station at Mendocino Headlands State Park
Anytime between 11 and 2pm
Join CA State Parks staff and docents to spot gray whales .
Free, donations accepted; binoculars provided; all ages: leashed dogs OK; bumpy trail, strollers not recommended
Saturday, March 7, 4-5:30pm
"The Boy Who Talks to Whales" screening at the Kelley House Museum
Admission $10
Saturday, March 7, 11 AM - 1pm
Chowder tasting at Crown Hall, 45285 Ukiah Street. Tickets - $25
Saturday, March 7, 1-4 pm
Wine Walk - sample local wines with food pairings at shops throughout town
Admission $75, (pre-event option with chowder tasting $90)
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Little River Whale Festival
Saturday, March 14, 10 -11AM
Van Damme Spring Ranch Whale Walk, starting Hwy 1 parking area across from Gordon Ln. Binoculars provided.
RSVP: Please email director@mendoparks.org to reserve your spot (space is limited)
This event will be canceled for rain, severe weather/ocean conditions or park closure.
Saturday,March 14, 10am-3pm
Pickleball Tournament hosted y MCRPD at the Little River Inn Pickleball Courts
Saturday,March 14, 11am-1pm
MockTail trail
Saturday, March 14 from 12 noon - 3pm
Margarita Madness, at the stunning Little River Inn (as part of the Little River Whale Fest) Join the fun and watch the battle as professional and amateur bartenders go head to head for glory and prizes - winners announced at 2:30 PM. Judge up to six Margaritas and vote for your favorite. Tickets are $50 for this fundraiser for MendoParks, helping us to support 10 coastal state parks from Westport to Manchester.
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Fort Bragg Whale Festival
Saturday, March 21
10 AM - 1 PM
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.
Canceled for rain, severe weather/ocean conditions or park closure
Saturday, March 21 , 7:30 AM
Whale Run & Walk
Kiddie Run - 7:45 AM
5K, 10K runs - 8 AM
Fun Walkers - 8:30 AM
Fees vary, they do go up on March 10
OR Fri. March 20 at Round Table Pizza, 3-7PM
OR Sat. March 21 at Noyo Headlands Park 6:30-8:15AM
Saturday, March 21, 11am - 1pm
Chowder tasting at Fort Bragg Town Hall. Tickets $25.
Saturday, March 21, 1pm-4pm
Fort Bragg Whale Festival Downtown Wine WalkAdmission is $75.00, (pre-event
option with chowder tasting
$90).
Wine Walk - sample local wines with food pairings at shops throughout town
Live music
Rain or Shine
Must be 21 years of age with
your ID.
Saturday, March 21, 6-7 PM
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 21 11 AM - 3 PM
MacKerricher St. Park. 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.
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Point Arena Whale Festival
First annual whale festival event in Point Arena
Come enjoy the local faire at several restaurants providing Whale-themed food and beverages, created for this special event.
The Record will be serving their "killer whale" and under the sea non-alcoholic beverages.
Also you can come scout for whales at the Point Arena Lighthouse from 10-3:30pm. Cost $5.00
More details to come as events are solidified.