Mendocino hosts exciting mushroom mating events in November

Whether you prefer beer, wine or whiskey, there’s a mushroom pairing event for each in Mendocino County this November, starting with the Mushroom, Whiskey and Wine Train on November 2.

Hop aboard the Skunk Train at Fort Bragg at 11 a.m. and make your way through the redwoods to the Glen Blair, an outdoor bar.

Once there, you can enjoy local wines and whiskeys next to the cozy campfire, combined with tasty mushroom snacks. Tickets cost $195, with a portion of proceeds benefiting MendoParks. Buy from mendoparks.org. 100 W. Laurel St., Ft. Bragg.

The following week, on November 8 at 6:30 PM, Little River Inn will host Russian River Brewing owner and brewmaster Vinnie Cilurzo for their annual mushroom and beer dinner.

Chef Marcus Dym and Cilurzo collaborated on a six-course mushroom-filled meal, with each course paired with a different Russian River Brewing Company beer.

Tickets cost $230, including tax and gratuity, and can be purchased at littleriverinn.com. 7901 Highway 1, Little River.