The Humboldt Dockside Market provides an opportunity for customers to shop directly with Humboldt-based fishers for Humboldt-caught seafood! Head over to the Madaket Plaza in Old Town Eureka from 9am-1pm.
Summer Market Schedule:
A new tradition, first Friday markets bring a vibrant atmosphere to the Cove, and lots of opportunities to connect with neighbors, local businesses and the cannabis community. On the first Friday of every month, from sunrise to sunset, June-October, enjoy live music and DJs, art and artisan goods, food vendors, local wine and beer tastings along the loop.
Want to join the market? First Friday markets are looking for musicians, artists, food vendors, cannabis farmers, and creators of all kinds to help grow this event into something lasting. Reach out to any participating business to get involved.
One of Humboldt County’s most anticipated summer events, the Humboldt County Fair returns to the Ferndale Fairgrounds from August 16-17 and 20-24 This will be the fair’s 129th year (yes – you read that correctly! It’s one of California’s longest running fairs.), and promises all the fun and small-town nostalgia we’ve grown to love. There will be live music, carnival rides, fair food, handicrafts, art, livestock contests, horticulture, animals, horse racing and more.
Full event schedule and tickets in advance are available online at https://www.humboldtcountyfair.org/.
The 2024 Humboldt Bay Marathon and Half-Marathon will take place on August 11 along the scenic Eureka Waterfront and Hikshari Trail. The course is paved and generally flat throughout. More information and registration is available online.
Photo by Yoon Kim.
The picturesque seaside town of Trinidad is home to a summer concert & art series, where an esteemed lineup of musicians will play at the Trinidad Town Hall amidst a gallery of beautiful local artwork. Festival passes and individual concert tickets, and full details are available online.
7:00 Friday, August 8th: Festival Strings Orchestra
7:00 Saturday, August 9th: Temporary Resonance & Friends
2:00 Sunday, August 10th: David Powell with Chamber Choir
7:00 Sunday, August 10th: Ryan M McCullough, piano
7:00 Friday, August 15th: Cellimba Duo
7:00 Saturday, August 16th: Splinter Reeds reed quintet
2:00 Sunday, August 17th: The Stories We Tell
7:00 Sunday, August 17th: Clarinet Trio Conversations
Look up! The first ever Rumble Over the Redwoods flies into Humboldt County August (&10 at California Redwood Coast-Humboldt County Airport (ACV). This two-day airshow and event features a jaw-dropping lineup of performances and fun activities for the whole family. Gates open at 9am, with flights beginning at noon. Tickets available in advance, prices vary, and will be available for $40 at the gate. Parking is free. For more information visit https://www.rumbleovertheredwoods.com/
Celebrate the 4th of July the Humboldt way – all day long in Old Town Eureka. From 10am-5pm, partake in a fun-filled festival that spans more than 5 city blocks! The streets will be packed to the gills with Independence Day spirit, which includes food vendors and trucks, crafts & locally make goods, kids activities, fine art & info tables. There will also be two live music stages, one at the Gazebo on 2nd street and the other at Mantova’s at Second and C Streets, Madaket cruises, horse carriage rides and speeder car races (1st & E Streets), to boot! The festival concludes at 10pm, with a stunning display of fireworks over the Humboldt Bay.
Hosted by Eureka Main Street. Find full details and a list of participating vendors here.
A celebration of local produce and goods, the Arcata Plaza comes alive on Saturday mornings. Live music, hot food to go, dozens of local producers selling seasonal veggies, meat and more pop up along the streets of the Plaza. Free entry.
Open every Saturday, year round, rain or shine!
Hosted by the North Coast Growers Association.
First Saturday of the Month, 6-9pm
On the first Saturday of every month, Old Town Eureka transforms into myriad venues for music and art. Galleries, restaurants, bars and businesses welcome patrons and spectators with exhibits, demonstrations, live performances and more. Celebrating the work of local artists, Arts Alive is just one of the many ways that Humboldt County lives up to claim “most artists per capita.”
Cannabis is at the heart of Humboldt’s history, culture and economy. Join cannabis craft farmers, industry members and the local community at the 2025 Cannifest in celebration of the crop for which Humboldt is known world round! Festivities take place at the waterfront Halvorsen Park. This two-day event includes HeadStash Championship, a functional glassblowing competition, seed swap, opportunities to meet the farmers, ganja-themed games, an awesome lineup of DJs and musicians (The String Cheese Incident is headlining!) across multiple stages, educational opportunities, live art, food vendors, a local makers market, family friendly activities and more.
Full details and tickets are available at cannifest.com.