Join us for Woofstock at Halvorsen Park!
At a defining moment for California’s outdoor economy, this inaugural summit convenes those working in and alongside outdoor recreation to build more resilient economic development, through equitable careers, stronger natural landscapes, and place-based futures for communities across the state.
California Outdoor Economy Summit
June 3rd-5th, 2026
Eureka, CA
Learn more: www.humboldt.edu/applied-health/ca-outdoor-economy
May 23-25
Various venues from Arcata to Eureka to Ferndale
Free
www.kineticgrandchampionship.com
A Humboldt tradition since 1969, the Kinetic Race is no typical parade. In the Kinetic Grand Championship, bodies of art and artist’s bodies are put to the test. There’s more than 30 miles to go over land, sand, water and mud. These intrepid Kinetinauts are a unique breed of human. With a heart full of joy and a bucket full of tools, they face innumerable obstacles for just one reason: The Glory. Founded by artist Hobart Brown, this North Coast tradition has grown from a two block dash down Main St Ferndale to a three day marathon through Humboldt County’s towns, beaches, trails and rivers, every Memorial Day Weekend.
Saturday May 16th, 2026
Eureka Theater
Show at 7pm
$20 Tickets
www.kineticgrandchampionship.com/rutabaga-ball
In 1973, self-professed oddball Barbara Ludwig decided that the Kinetic Sculpture Race needed a reigning monarch and so declared herself “Rutabaga Queen.” Since that fateful day, there have been dozens of raucous royals who have made it their duty to follow the cardinal rule of Rutabaga-ing: Have fun—almost to the point of obnoxiousness. Anyone can compete for the Crown at the Rutabaga Ball one week before the Kinetic Grand Championship.
Get ready to run, slurp, and sip at the 2nd Annual Bivalves and Brews 5K! This isn’t your average 5K—at each mile marker, daring participants have the option to chug a brew and swallow an oyster, making for a race that’s as entertaining as it is questionable (depending on your taste buds). Whether you’re in it for the speed, the spectacle, or just the shellfish, this is one run you won’t forget.
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.
This year’s music lineup features: Israel Vibration, Object Heavy, Mighty Dynamites, Warehouse 21, Latin Peppers, Suika T, Holus Bolus, and Mendofire—with many more bands plus DJs to be announced, presented on two different stages!
Our artisan marketplace will be filled with incredible handcrafted goods from talented vendors & informational booths including:
Food vendors will include: Fat Anne’s Spiro’s Gyros, Mekong Kitchen 707, The Lost French Man, Oakfire Pizza, Humboldt Tree Nug Farms, Wailaki’s Indian Tacos, Pupuseria San Miguel, KMUD Iced Coffee and more.
Enjoy a lively Kids Zone featuring tie-dye for kids and adults, interactive fun, and family-friendly activities.
Visit the Mind Body Soul Wellness Area to relax, recharge, and connect!
Join Albert and his guys for a jam sesh with instruments from around the world in the Hearth Tent!
Community and informational booths will also be part of the festival, including organizations like SoHum Community Park, Institute for Sustainable Forestry, SoHum Housing Opportunities, and more.
Tickets are on sale now at summerartsandmusicfestival.com or at mateel.org! Teens, seniors and members will receive a discount (at the gate only), PLUS Free Senior Sunday parking & admission for 65 & older!
Volunteer applications are open now at www.summerartsandmusicfestival.com
We still have a few vendor spaces available and are especially seeking additional informational booths. Applications are open through May 1.EUREKA FRIDAY NIGHT MARKET 2026 RUNS FROM MAY 22-AUGUST 14
(except July 3 because Fortuna is having their big 4th of July celebration with fireworks that evening and the city of Eureka will be prepping for theirs the following day!)
Join us in Old Town Eureka where every Friday, we transform Old Town Eureka into a bustling night market. You’ll find 3 stages of performers, a bar stocked with local wine, beer, cider, and cocktails, artisan vendors, street food vendors, food trucks, and good vibes!
Experience the Old Town Renaissance at the Eureka Friday Night Markets. Every Friday evening from 5:30-8:30pm the community flocks to Old Town Eureka for live music, food trucks, local brews and to shop an array of locally made crafts, clothing, home decor and more.
https://www.fridaynight.market/
Polish up those shuckers, the 35th Annual Arcata Bay Oyster Festival, Humboldt County’s most highly anticipated annual event, is just around the corner.
There will be food, music and family fun in a celebration of Humboldt County at Redwood Acres Fair.
There will be food, music and family fun in a celebration of Humboldt County at Redwood Acres Fairgrounds, June 19-22.
Find more information online here.
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.”
May 28th- 31st
Locations throughout Humboldt & Del Norte Counties
Free
www.forestmoonfestival.org
Forest Moon Festival is a multi-day, multi-location celebration inspired by the iconic redwood landscapes of the Forest Moon of Endor in Star Wars: Return of the Jedi. Rather than taking place in a single venue, the festival unfolds across communities throughout Humboldt and Del Norte Counties, from Eureka to Crescent City and beyond. Each event has its own unique setting, and you’ll find full details, locations, and maps listed within the schedule. To explore what’s happening and where, head over to the Schedule page and start planning your adventure across the Redwood Coast.
Over 40 years ago, our redwood coast was the film site for the iconic battleground between the Rebel Alliance and the Empire. Today, fans from around the world continue to visit this legendary cinematic landscape. The Forest Moon Festival honors that role by themed events, film site tours, costumed characters, and more—all set against the stunning backdrop of California’s coastal redwoods.