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JANUARY 16 thru 25 . 2015 VISITMENDOCINO . COM to Eureka Piercy MENDOCINO Leggett COUNTY Covelo Laytonville Westport Mendocino County CALIFORNIA Cleone Fort Bragg Caspar Willits Mendocino Little River Comptche Redwood Potter Valley Valley Albion Calpella Elk Navarro Ukiah Philo Boonville Manchester Hopland Point Arena Yorkville Anchor Bay Gualala to San Francisco VISIT MENDOCINO COUNTY, INC. 390 West Standley Street . Ukiah, CA 95482 345 North Franklin Street . Fort Bragg, CA 95437 www.visitmendocino.com | 1.866.466.3636 WELCOME TO THE 2015 MENDOCINO COUNTY CRAB, WINE & BEER FESTIVAL I’m delighted to invite you to Mendocino County’s 16th annual Crab, Wine & Beer Festival. Mendocino County is home to fishermen who harvest delicious Dungeness crab and to grape growers, winemakers, and brewmasters who reap the bounty of the county to produce fine wines and brews that pair exquisitely with seafood. Held midway through the long winter months, the 10-day countywide festival is an opportunity to shrug off the winter blues and indulge in fine seafood, wine, and beer. We create dozens of events for you to enjoy: family-style crab and cioppino feeds, gourmet crab-themed dinners, crab and wine pairings, crab fishing adventures, a Wine Competition showcasing local wines, and the ever popular Crab Cake Cook-off that highlights the talents of our county’s chefs. Participate in the Passport event for a delightful tasting experience and a chance to win an amazing Mendocino County Prize Package! The Calendar of Events is full of activities… it’s no wonder this festival was named one of the Top 10 Seafood and Wine Festivals in the country by Coastal Living magazine. We look forward to seeing you in January 2015! Scott Schneider President & CEO Visit Mendocino County, Inc. Events take place throughout the County, from the inland valleys to the coast. Plan your trip at www.visitmendocino.com or by calling 1.866.466.3636. New events are added daily. Charming Towns & Villages | Towering Redwoods Intimate Artisanal Wineries | Spectacular Coastlines …WHAT YOU’VE BEEN MISSING Special Thanks to the photographers for the generous use of their work ... Pablo Abuliak, John Birchard, Rick Hemmings, Brendan McGuigan & iStock.com 1.866.466.3636 | VisitMendocino.com 1 Visit participating tasting rooms for Barrel Tasting 101 during the Crab, Wine Beer Festival AS L T TI E N R G R A B 101 FULL PAGE JAADNU TO COMEARY 24 & 25 11am – 5pm $15 Online $30 At the Door Price includes one commemorative wine glass. Each tasting room will be offering crab themed pairings. See destinationhopland.com for full events listing. THE COAST FM RADIO For all local information and great music, tune in to The Coast KOZT-FM 95.3 coast side / 95.9 inland, and www.kozt.com on mobile devices. KOZT-FM is proud to be the Mendocino Media Sponsor for the Crab, Wine & Beer Festival. 110 S. Franklin Street, Fort Bragg | 707.964.7277 www.kozt.com 2014 CRAB CAKE COMPETITION WINNERS Judges’ Choice: People’s Choice: Mendo Bistro Little River Inn The Restaurant Mendo Bistro The Cliff House Barbelow 2014 WINE COMPETITION WINNERS Judges’ Choice: People’s Choice: Ray’s Station N/V Brut Maple Creek Winery Husch 2012 Sauvignon Blanc Toulouse Toulouse 2012 Pinot Gris Handley Cellars SAVE THE DATES! Mushroom, Wine & Beer Festival November 6-15, 2015 Crab, Wine & Beer Festival January 15-24, 2016 1.866.466.3636 | VisitMendocino.com 3 Fun SPECIAL CRAB FESTIVAL EVENTS Everyone enjoys these special events that feature our favorite crustacean! THROUGHOUT THE FESTIVAL Crab Available Every Day Willits Rotary Club Crab Sale at the Fish Peddler, Ukiah Be on the lookout for the Rotary Throughout the festival, the Fish Club Crab Sale in Willits. Freshly Peddler in Ukiah is your first stop caught delicious Dungeness crab for the freshest crab catch of the will be available throughout crab day! Straight off the boat, live season. So get your bibs, spread crabs are tipped into tanks, and the newspaper, and start cracking! sped over winding mountain Crab will be at market price. roads to wait for your arrival. Various locations in Willits Team them up with crusty French 707.459.4666 bread and a crisp local wine, and dinner is on the table! 1051 Cunningham Rd., Ukiah 707.272.4422 www.facebook.com/pages/ The-Fish-Peddler Noyo Fish Company Throughout the Crab Festival, stop in at our store in Noyo Harbor to pick up some freshly cooked Dungeness crab, or choose from some of the other seafood delights we offer on a daily basis. Ask us about our Crabbing Cruises! 32440 N. Harbor Dr., Fort Bragg 707.964.3000 www.fortbraggfishing.com 4 2015 Mendocino County Crab, Wine & Beer Festival SPECIAL CRAB FESTIVAL EVENTS Fun FRIDAY • JANUARY 16 Gualala Lions Annual Crab Feed 5200 Restaurant & Lounge 6:00PM Savor a farm-to-fork three course All you can eat crab, salad, dinner featuring Dungeness crab bread, and wine with raffle and dishes crafted by Chef Fabrice door prizes, and great food, Dubuc. Please call our reservation fun and laughter! A good time hotline 707.937.2556 for pricing guaranteed for all. Profits go to and additional information. support the Lions Club Eye Care 5200 Restaurant & Lounge Program and Community Projects. Heritage House Resort $45/person; reservations 5200 N. Hwy 1, Little River required. Contact Richard Ryder 707.202.9000 or any Gualala Lions Club www.heritagehouseresort.com Member for information. Gualala Community Center Bridget Dolan’s Pub 47950 Center St., Gualala Celebrate the Crab Festival in style. 707.884.9606 Join us January 16-18 for some www.e-clubhouse.org/sites/gualala chef inspired specials featuring local Dungeness crab, tastefully paired with wine selections from Navarro Vineyards. Reservations strongly recommended. 5910 S. Hwy 1, Elk 707.877.1820 www.griffinn.com SATURDAY • JANUARY 17 Climb Aboard the Skunk Train! “Stay and Cook” on a working farm 10:00AM in Anderson Valley In celebration of Crab & Wine A group of 12 will gather at The Days the historic Skunk Train is Apple Farm to prepare dinner once again offering the Crab & with Karen and come to table Wine Express! You are invited to with Tim (the apple farmer) and climb aboard the Skunk Train for a the folks from Husch, the oldest delightful day. As your train snakes family owned winery in Anderson deep into the heart of Mendocino Valley. Their hand crafted wines County, traveling along the forest will be featured along with our floor, you will be treated to local crab inspired menu. Wander off to Mendocino County wines and your cottage or room with a view a delicious Crab Louie Salad at after dinner. A simple morning Camp Mendocino. Adult/$79; repast will be available on Sunday Children/$49; Dogs/$10. morning. $400 per couple all- Foot of Laurel St., Fort Bragg inclusive; limited to four couples. 707.964.6371 Reserve with Karen by phone or www.skunktrain.com email [email protected] 18501 Greenwood Rd., Philo Willits Rotary Club Crab Feed 707.895.2333 6:00PM www.philoapplefarm.com Prepare to chow down at the annual Willits Rotary Club Crab Feed. All the crab you can eat plus salad and French bread at the Willits City Hall! This is a fundraiser to raise money for scholarships. Tickets are $45. 111 E. Commercial St., Willits 707.459.3562 [email protected] 1.866.466.3636 | VisitMendocino.com 5 Fun SPECIAL CRAB FESTIVAL EVENTS SATURDAY • JANUARY 17 CONT. Crab Feed at Goldeneye Winery Wines served alongside a 1:00PM–3:00PM delicious menu celebrating our Join Winemaker Michael Fay and local Dungeness crab! Christina Assistant Winemaker Michael Affinito from the acclaimed Cliff Accurso for an afternoon of crab House Restaurant will prepare a and wine in the cellar of our LEED variety of gourmet appetizers for Gold Certified Winery. Feast on you to enjoy. $15/person; $20/ local Dungeness crab prepared couple. Call ahead for festival by Chef Shannon Hughes, paired pricing/packages/reservations. with our world class Migration 1111 N. Main St., Fort Bragg Chardonnay and Goldeneye 800.400.7873 Pinot Noir. To learn more or www.thebeachcombermotel.com pre-RSVP, call 707.895.3240 for reservations or email pviehmann@ 5th Annual Pink Flamingo goldeneyewinery.com Crab Feed • 6:30PM 9200 Hwy 128, Philo Enjoy authentic Fort Bragg-style www.goldeneyewinery.com Crab Louie at the historic 1886 Weller House Inn. Appetizers, Knights of Columbus crab served with lettuce, Cowboy Annual Crab Dinner • 6:00PM Sauce, potato salad, locally Join us for a meal of chilled baked bread, crème caramel... cracked crab, hot garlic bread, and flamingos! Reservations awesome green salad with special required; $40. BYOF (Bring Your dressing, table wine and coffee Own Flamingo) to join the Weller served family style (also on Feb. House Inn Flamingo Foundling 21, 2015). There will be a full Sanctuary, and receive a $100 bar as well as soft drinks. In gift certificate toward any two- addition to the door prize we will night stay. also have a merchandise raffle 524 Stewart St., Fort Bragg with many great prizes. Proceeds 707.964.4415 benefit various special projects www.wellerhouse.com and community groups. $40. Catholic Church Parish Hall Bridget Dolan’s Pub 605 Maple St., Fort Bragg See listing under Jan.16 for 707.961.0395 details Crab on the Deck at the Beachcomber Gualala Lions Annual Crab Feed Motel & Spa • 1:00PM–3:00PM Seatings • 5:00 & 7:00PM Enjoy breathtaking ocean views See listing under Jan. 16 for from our cozy Captain’s Deck details. while you savor organic Frey 6 2015 Mendocino County Crab, Wine & Beer Festival SPECIAL CRAB FESTIVAL EVENTS Fun SUNDAY • JANUARY 18 Winemaker Dinner with Signal Ridge Sunday Tea with Crab Savories Winery at Coq au Vin • 6:00PM at the Weller House Inn Treat yourself to a special night 2:00PM–5:00PM out and enjoy a winemaker dinner Join us for a delightful tea party with Stephanie Rivin at Philo’s featuring homemade crab dishes country French restaurant, Coq au and a variety of teas.