North Coast Kelpfest  will be an interesting, educational and entertaining events that combines art, science, food and film to tell the story of the kelp forests in Northern California with events along the coast from Fort Bragg to Elk.  For more information go to KelpFest

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10 schedule

11:15-11:30AM ~ OCEAN KEEPERS PLEDGE Portuguese Beach • Main St and Heeser St, Mendocino

11:30-12:30PM ~ SEAWEED SPECTACLE PARADE Main Street to  Mendocino Art Center

12:30-3:00PM ~ POST PARADE ACTIVITIES Tabling, Kids Activities, Food Trucks • Tours of Kwan Tai Temple • Ocean Storytelling & History Mendocino Art Center • 45200 Little Lake St, Mendocino

12:30-6:30PM ~ GALLERY EXHIBITION & TOURS Mendocino Art Center •

1:00-1:30PM ~ AERIAL DANCE PERFORMANCE by Mendocino Dance Project Mendocino Art Center

2:30-4:30PM ~ DEMONSTRATION OF KELP RECOVERY PROJECT Bluff tops above Portuguese Beach, Mendocino

4:30-5:30PM ~ SENESCENCE CEREMONY ON THE BEACH Portuguese Beach • Main St and Heeser St, Mendocino

5:00-8:00PM ~ SECOND SATURDAY ART WALK & DINNER IN MENDOCINO Special KelpFest! Menu • Fog Eater Wine Bar • 45104 Main St, Mendocino