One of California's longest-running wine festivals, in the gardens by the sea.
- When: Usually the second weekend of September (last held September 11, 2026)
- Where: Little River Inn and the Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens, Little River and Fort Bragg, CA
Organized by Mendocino Coast Healthcare Foundation. Details and tickets come from the organizer.
One of California’s longest-running wine festivals: a Pinot Noir evening at Little River Inn, then a Grand Tasting across the Botanical Gardens with a hundred-plus wineries, breweries, distilleries and restaurants. It benefits the Mendocino Coast Healthcare Foundation.
What happens
- Friday: the Pinot Noir Celebration at Little River Inn (capped at 150)
- Saturday: the Grand Tasting and silent auction at the Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens, with 100+ wineries, breweries, distilleries and restaurants
- A VIP live-auction lunch
Good to know
| Last held | September 11–12, 2026 (the 41st) |
|---|---|
| Tickets (2026) | Pinot Noir Celebration $125; Grand Tasting $150; VIP with auction lunch $250; non-drinker ticket $75 |
| Sells out? | Often, especially VIP and Friday |
| Benefits | Mendocino Coast Healthcare Foundation |
| Official site | Mendocino Coast Healthcare Foundation ↗ |
A local’s tipThere’s a non-drinker ticket, so whoever’s driving can come for the food.
More on the coast
- Art in the Gardens
- Mendocino County Fair & Apple Show
- Point Arena Fish Fest
- All food and wine events
Details from Winesong, Winesong tickets. 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.