Mendocino Whale Festival Posted on March 4, 2019 by admin Mendocino Whale Festival 2019 Docent-led whale watch walks are scheduled during the Mendocino Whale Festival at 11AM and 2PM. People came from all around to enjoy the festivities…Sandcastle building on Big River, wine tasting, beer tasting, touring the Headlands and of course the shopping for unique Art, designer apparel. Oh! and the Chowder Tasting at Crown Hall that was packed with people enjoying Mendocino’s finest chefs samples of these delightful delicacies.