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

Mendocino 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).