Clear skies, crisp air and dazzling scenery make fall on California’s North Coast especially memorable. Lush gardens and groves set a gorgeous backdrop for seasonal celebrations at the Stanford Inn and throughout Mendocino County. Sample regional bounty at Harvest Mendocino events, which unfold between October 24 and November 16, 2025, and stay longer for holiday sparkle that extends into the new year. Read more…
During Harvest Mendocino, top area producers spotlight all things local, seasonal and delicious. Celebrate long-standing land connections and craft at the Native Arts Expo. Board the Skunk Train’s exclusive Mushroom Train to relax under the redwoods, complete with mushroom-themed food and cocktails, forest bathing tours and s’mores toasted on a cozy campfire. Sample classic Italian wines featuring fruit from historic area vineyards during Mendo Italiano, or embrace the spooky spirit at Fort Bragg’s family-friendly Magic Market – which includes a costume parade for pups.
Plenty of businesses here roll out individual specials and events throughout the harvest festival, which coincides with Mendocino County’s mushroom season. This special time starts with the first inch of October rain and stretches into springtime. Boletes (porcinis) and chanterelles typically pop up first, followed by candy caps, hedgehogs and black trumpets later in the season. Morels and black truffles that grow above ground appear in the spring.
Forage with experienced naturalists on the Stanford Inn’s Mushroom Exploration Tour and Nature Walk, and save time for on-property events like a medicinal mushroom breakfast, garden tours and mushroom tasting menus at Ravens Restaurant.
