Annual Events
There are many events (natural and man-made) that occur each year on the Mendocino Coast. Here’s a list of those events by season.
Spring : wildflowers bring an explosion of color!
- Whale Watching (December through April)
- Mendocino Coast Whale Festivals (March) 707-961-6300
- Native rhododendrons bloom everywhere (April)
- Harbor seal pupping season at MacKerricher State Park (April, May) 707-964-8898
- Mendocino Film Festival (May) 707-937-0171
- Rhododendron & Azalea Garden Tour (May)
- Gloriana Musical Theatre Young Performers Musical (May)
- Mendocino Heritage Days (May/June) 707-937-5791
Summer : the time to get outdoors!
- Annual Mendocino Coast Garden Tour (June) 707-937-5818
- Mendocino Fourth of July Parade (July) 707-961-6300
- World’s Largest Salmon BBQ (July) 707-962-0548
- Fort Bragg Fourth of July Fireworks (July) 707-964-1881
- Mendocino Music Festival (July) 707-937-2044
- August: peak for begonias, fuchsias, and dahlias.
- Gloriana Musical Theatre Summer Musical (August – September)
- Local blackberries (August – September)
- Art in the Gardens (August) 707-964-4352
- Paul Bunyan Days (September) 707-964-8687
- Winesong! (September) 707-961-4688
Fall : Indian Summer makes it a beautiful time to visit.
- Annual Abalone Festival, Van Damme State Park (October) 707-937-4700
- Thanksgiving Fair at Mendocino Art Center (November) 707-937-5818
Winter : holidays, stormwatching, and whales!
- Holiday Lights Parade (December) 707-964-6774
- Candlelight Inn Tour (December) 707-964-1228
- Whale Watching (December – February) 707-961-6300
- Stormwatching (watch 25-foot waves!) (December – February)
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Jim Smith, Fair Oaks, CA said,
Friend, didn’t there used to be an annual pet parade in Mendocino? I have searched and can’t find it.
Regards, Jim
Candy Fox said,
The annual pet parade I believe Jim Smith from Fair Oaks, CA was referring to is the Paul Bunyun Days parade. And the dogs are winners of the annual “Ugliest Dog Contest” with catergories such as prettiest, smartest, look a like, smallest, largest, ugliest, etc.
David Pratt said,
Can anyone tell me if there is going to be a forth of july fireworks show in Fort Bragg this year? What are they like? Are they young child friendly? This will be the first time that I have been to Ft. Bragg as an adult with a family of my oe\wn on the f\orth of July…
Thanks in advance,
David Pratt
dff said,
David,
Yes, the fireworks in Fort Bragg will be on Saturday night, July 3. The fireworks are aimed out over Noyo Harbor, and parking is pretty straightforward. It’s as child-friendly as noisy bright explosions can be…. 
You can find out more on the Chamber Web site at http://www.mendocinocoast.com.
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