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Mendocino Whale Festival
Saturday, March 1, 10 AM - 2 PM
(Whale Festival) Ford House Information Station
Saturday, March 1, 11 AM - 2 PM
Guided Whale Walks on the Mendocino Headlands
Walk #1: 11 AM - 12 N
Walk # 2: 1 PM - 2 PM
Free, donations accepted; binoculars provided; all ages: leashed dogs OK; bumpy trail, strollers not recommended
Saturday, March 1, 10 AM - 12 N
Chowder tasting at Crown Hall, 45285 Ukiah Street. Tickets - $20
Saturday, March 1, 12 noon-3 pm
Wine Walk - sample local wines with food pairings at shops throughout town
Admission $65, with chowder tasting $75
Saturday & Sunday, March 1 & 2, 11 AM - 2 PM
Lens tours at Pt. Cabrillo Lighthouse
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Little River Whale Festival
Friday, March 7, 6 - 7 PM
Van Damme State Beach Whale Festival Campfire Program. Whale trivia, stories, songs, s'mores and cocoa. Watch the sunset on the beach while learning why we celebrate the charismatic cetacean of the season, the Eastern Pacific Gray Whale.
Saturday, March 8, 10 AM
Van Damme Spring Ranch Whale Walk, starting Hwy 1 parking area across from Gordon Ln. Binoculars provided.
Walk #1: 11 AM - 12 N
Walk #2: 1 PM - 2 PM
This event will be canceled for rain, severe weather/ocean conditions or park closure.
Saturday, March 8, Doors open at 12 N.
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 $75 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 15
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 tis 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 15 , 8:30 AM
Whale Run & Walk
Kiddie Run - 8:30 AM
5K, 10K runs - 9 AM
Fun Walkers - 9:15 AM
Fees vary, they do go up on March 10
OR Fri. March 14 at Round Table Pizza, 1-7 PM
OR Sat. March 15 at Noyo Headlands Park 7-8:30 AM
Saturday, March 15, 10 AM - 12 N
Chowder tasting at Fort Bragg City Hall Rec Center. Tickets $20.
Saturday, March 15, 12 - 3 PM
Fort Bragg Whale Festival Downtown Wine WalkAdmission is $65.00, with chowder tasting $75.
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 15, 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 16 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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Westport Whale Festival
Westport will not be doing a Whale Festival this year. Last year we got rained out and it dispirited people too much. Hope you're not too disappointed.