The
Mendocino Coast is in bloom and lovelier than ever in the Spring when garden
shows, wine festivals and beer fests take place in Mendocino County. Here
are a few suggestions to launch your colorfully delicious summer of fun!
BOONVILLE - International Alsace Varietals Festival. Educational Session & Grand Tasting. Participate in both the Educational Session and the Alsace Varietals Grand Tasting. Location: Mendocino County Fairgrounds, 14400 Highway 128. Boonville, CA. avwines.com
The Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens John Druecker Memorial Rhododendron Show and Plant Sale May 7-8, 2016
The show is open to the public 9 am to 5 pm. One of the largest shows on the West Coast with over 700 entries, visitors are invited to view the selection and purchase Rhododendrons of their own. Local nursery managers will be on hand to help you select the perfect plant and docent tours will be offered during the day. Those wishing to enter the show should bring their entries to MCBG. Judging will take place immediately after and all winning entries will be rewarded with ribbons and trophies! There will be ongoing raffles, a silent auction, refreshments, educational displays and more throughout the show. Admission is free! 707.964.4352 or gardenbythesea.org
My GardenMendocino Coast Botanical Gardens is in the planning phase for a major
fundraising event to be held on the Saturday afternoon and evening of the
Memorial Day Weekend. "My Garden" will be a garden event geared for
all who love the beauty and inspiration of gardens. Cocktails, seated
dining, live auction, celebrity guest speaker.
Hopland Passport
Hopland area wineries show off their finest in Rhone, Italian, Burgundian,
and Bordeaux varietals ranging from Arneis to Zinfandel at Hopland Passport.
You'll receive a Passport logo glass, entry to all wine tastings, food pairings
and entertainment at all fifteen participating wineries. Each winery will
entertain in its own way, be it through live music, bocce ball, barrel tasting,
barbeques, book signings, or reserve and future tastings. hoplandpassport.com
Boonville Beer Festival
The bahlest steinber hornin', chiggrul gormin', tidrick in the heelch of
the Boont Region! (which translates roughly to The best beer
drinkin' and eatin' party in all of the Boonville area, in the local
Boontling dialect). One low entry fee gets you admittance to the a sampling
glass, live music and all the beer you can drink. On , enjoy over 100 beers
from 50 vendors on offer at the Mendocino County Fairgrounds in Boonville.
This event is 21+. Ticket information, call:
800.207.BEER or avbc.com
Anderson Valley Pinot Noir Fest
Showcasing some of California's highest quality pinot noirs, the event
homage to the crisp varietals that pair so perfectly with the local fare.
The festival invites visitors to a grand tasting event where over 40 pinot
noirs and rosés will be on pour and evening winemaker dinners will spotlight
local cuisine. Educational talks, viticulture business sessions and in-depth
tastings will take place for those who want to find out more about the
business and science of winemaking.
707.895.WINE or avwines.com
707.937.5818 or mendocinoartcenter.org
For more information and help planning your perfect Mendocino County
Mother's Day getaway, visit visitmendocino.com or call 866-GO-MENDO
(866-466-3636).