NAPA COUNTY: Culinary Institute of America at Copia, Napa
$30
Fun Fact: Louisiana is the only state in which Mardi Gras is a legal holiday. Come revel in delicious Mardi Gras fare as we celebrate a centuries-old tradition by eating like you live on Bourbon Street! Register at eventbrite.com.
SONOMA COUNTY: The Shed, Healdsburg
$15
This workshop is suitable for beginners, Biodynamic practitioners, and anyone interested in the study and practice of Biodynamic agriculture. Thea Carlson will cover the deep principles and innovative practices of biodynamic agriculture that can enhance the health and vitality of soil and food. healdsburgshed.com
HUMBOLDT COUNTY: Arcata Community Center, Arcata
$6
Celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day with your community. Enjoy a beans
and rice dinner with performances to follow. (707) 822-7091
LAKE COUNTY: Blue Wing Saloon, Upper Lake
no cover charge
Enjoy relaxing dinner music with Paul Kemp at the piano and the vocal stylings of Machiko Shimada. Songs for the season and more. Family friendly. Phone for reservations.
(707) 275-2233 tallmanhotel.com
SONOMA COUNTY: Meadowcroft Wines, Sonoma
$15
Get into the holiday spirit at Meadowcroft Wines. They are creating fresh and festive wine cocktails, or wine-tails, that will go perfectly with your holiday party. (707) 934-4090 or meadowcroftwines.com
Redwood Acres Fairgrounds, Eureka
Dive into all things mushroom! Between 200 – 300 species of locally collected fungi are identified and displayed in taxonomic groups on natural habitat materials. Explore displays of edible and toxic mushrooms presided over by experts, peruse educational posters and activity guides, and take advantage of mushroom growing kits for sale to grow your own. You’ll have a fun time with these fungi! | Adults: $3
The Key Room, Novato
A native of San Miguel Allende, Mexico, Chef Agustin Gaytan has been immersed in cooking through his life, first with family and later in Texas before arriving in the North Bay. As a young man, he recalls traveling betweenregions of Mexico with a sense of discovery and amazement over the differences in cuisine. This will be a meal to remember. | $60
Full Belly Farm
30th Annual Celebration – Still Dirty at Thirty! Live music, agricultural workshops, farmers market and crafts, food, and so much more. Celebrate the conclusion of harvest at this family-friendly agricultural extravaganza. Camp for the weekend or just come for a day. This year promises to be a doozy.
Adults: $25 in advance, $30 at the gate
Downtown Kelseyville
25th Year! A hometown full day of activities celebrating Ag/Pear industry in Lake County, starting with a pancake breakfast, parade, musicians, kids activities, merchandise booths, great food, horse faire, art shows, antique farm equipment, wine tasting tent, dessert contests, and lots more! | Free
Learn how to use food and herbal medicine to promote vitality, immunity, and
well-being for the fall season by using herbs and spices like turmeric, thyme,
oregano and marjoram. Led by herbalist Trinity Ava from the California School
of Herbal Studies. | $65