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The Mendocino Film Festival takes place every year during the first weekend in June and showcases independent films. Filmmakers often attend to talk about the journey of creating a film to viewers. A special focus on providing a wide variety in the selection of each year's films generally ensures that almost everyone will find at least one showing that appeals to them. Newer venues have been added in addition to historic Crown Hall and the tent across from the Hill House, now filmgoers can see films at the renovated but still historic Arena Theater (35 miles south in Point Arena), or 8 miles north at Fort Bragg's quaint but modern Coast Cinemas.
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In the iconic 16000 sqft performance tent overlooking the Pacific Ocean, you'll enjoy classical music from The Festival Orchestra, conducted by Maestro Allan Pollack - whose players include many professional musicians from the San Francisco Bay Area. In addition, music and dance offerings vary annually and have included world-class artists performing Celtic, big band, jazz, bluegrass, chamber music and still others, plus the regular Emerging Artists concert. Select your performances to attend from the Piano Series, Jazz Series, or one-off intimate village concerts at various venues in Mendocino and Fort Bragg. It's an eclectic festival that also offers picnic tables outside the tent for you to partake of delicious Mendocino County meals and wine before your concert.
Located on the 8-mile long Big River estuary, this outfitter specializes in redwood outrigger canoe rentals. The double outrigger design (one outboard stabilizing pontoon on each side) allows for a very stable, yet fast and efficient boating experience. Different variations are available which accommodate couples, families and pets. All are equipped with foot-controlled rudder pedals for easy steering. Tandem and single kayaks are also available. Harbor seals, river otters and a beautiful, undeveloped waterway await.