March 16-17, 2013,  30th Annual Whale Festival  mendowhale.com

Fort Bragg in Mendocino County features an annual whale festival that each year combines the whale migrations of spring with local activities reflecting the community's strengths. Enjoy a wine passport wine sampling,  whale watching tours and even a lighthouse tour!  

Start the Day with Whale Run / Walk: Soroptimist of Fort Bragg Annual Whale Run Saturday, March 16, 2013,  8 a.m.
10K, 5K Run, 5K Competitive Walk, 5K Run Walk, Kids Race 7:40 a.m.

 FORT BRAGG, Calif.   Enjoy Wine, Chowder and microbrew tasting while visiting our local shops and Inns, and whale watch from the Pomo Bluffs Park in Fort Bragg, as well as from miles of beaches.

MAJOR EVENTS INCLUDE:

Chowder Tasting $10 (Saturday only). Sample chowders from some of the best chefs on the coast! Tasting will be held at Town Hall (363 N Main Street) between 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. or 'til chowder runs out!
Chowder Restaurants and Chefs:
- CAFE' ONE
- CLIFF HOUSE
- EGGHEADS
- HARVEST MARKET
- LIVING LIGHT
- SAL'S BISTRO/SENIOR CENTER

Saturday: Passport Wine Tasting Event  $25 advance tickets and $30 at the door. Taste some of Mendocino County’s finest varietals in shops and galleries in Historic Downtown Fort Bragg. Purchase wrist bands and a glass from Town Hall beginning at 1 p.m.

Microbrew Beer Tasting: $30 (Saturday only). Taste beer like you’ve never tasted it before, right here in your own backyard at Eagles Hall in Fort Bragg (210 N Corry); 12 Noon - 4 p.m. 

Point Cabrillo Light Station State Historic Park The Coast Guard Auxiliary will give lens tours, on-site docents will be available to answer questions, help visitors find whales and tell stories about the Station and its history.

MacKerricher State Park: Scavenger hunt, paint the whale skeleton and more.

March 15, 2013, 7 p.m. Whale slide show at the Mendocino Coast Photography Guild and Gallery in Fort Bragg.