Four Saturdays in March: chowder, wine walks and gray whales.
- When: Saturday, March 6, 2027
- Every year: Every March, a different town each Saturday
- Where: Mendocino, Little River, Fort Bragg, Point Arena and Westport, Mendocino coast, CA
Organized by Mendocino Coast Chamber of Commerce. Details and tickets come from the organizer.
Every March, as the gray whales pass the headlands, each coast town takes a Saturday: chowder tastings, wine walks and guided whale walks.
What happens
- 2027: Mendocino March 6, Little River March 13, Fort Bragg March 20, Point Arena and Westport March 27
- Chowder tastings (in 2026: Mendocino’s at Crown Hall 11–1, Fort Bragg’s at Town Hall)
- Wine walks through the shops, 1–4, with Mendocino County wineries
- Fort Bragg’s Rotary Beer Festival, and margarita and mocktail trails in Little River (2026)
- Guided whale walks on the Noyo Headlands at 10am on March weekends
Good to know
| 2027 dates | Saturdays, March 6, 13, 20 and 27 |
|---|---|
| Prices (2026) | Chowder $25, wine walk $75, or $90 for both in Fort Bragg; beer festival $40 |
| Ages | Wine walks are 21+ with ID |
| Weather | Rain or shine |
| Official site | Mendocino Coast Chamber of Commerce ↗ |
A local’s tipEach town has its own Saturday, so pick your chowder weekend.
March is quiet season on the coast, and a good time for a dinner at the house you’ve rented. See private chef in Mendocino.
More on the coast
- Seed & Scion Exchange
- Crab Cake Cook-Off & Wine Tasting Competition
- Fort Bragg Farmers Market
- All food and wine events
Details from Mendocino Coast Chamber of Commerce, Visit Fort Bragg, Mendo Voice, March 2026. Checked September 24, 2026. Prices are for the year shown; check the official site before you go.
Coming for the weekend? We cook dinner in the house you’ve rented. Check your date, or see sample menus.