Category: Seasonal Event

Bigfoot Daze Festival

Humboldt’s hairy hominid returns for a festive homecoming to the town of Willow Creek, where his legend began. Every year, Bigfoot Daze celebrates Bigfoot with live music, food, vendors, a whimsical parade and all the funky, family-friendly fun this town is known for. Whether you’re a true believer or just Bigfoot-curious, this festival has something for everyone.

This year, Bigfoot Daze will also celebrate 250 years of independence by honoring the people, cultures, and traditions that make us who we are. From the foods we share to the stories we carry, this is a celebration of connection, diversity and the beauty of coming together.

Whether you’re a longtime local, a curious traveler, or a true believer, the Bigfoot Daze Festival is your invitation to connect, celebrate and make memories in the gorgeous mountains of eastern Humboldt County. Come find your people, come find your fun, search for Bigfoot and discover the beautiful community of Willow Creek.

The 64th annual Bigfoot Daze Festival is happening on Saturday, June 27 at Veterans Park in Willow Creek. The parade kicks off at 10 a.m. on Highway 299.

Check out the Bigfoot Daze Festival’s Facebook page for more information.

Humboldt Dockside Market

Every other week from June through October, local fishermen from Shelter Cove to Orick set up canopies at the Humboldt Dockside Market in Eureka to sell fresh fish, crab and other specialties straight from their boats. Shoppers can take their seafood home whole, or have it processed at the on-site fillet station, where fisherman also share tips, recipe ideas and guidance on preparing your catch.

The market is also a place to connect with the community. Visitors can meet local fishermen, hear stories from their trips out to sea and learn about the region’s long-standing fishing traditions and the role local seafood plays in Humboldt County’s sustainable food system.

More than just a place to buy fish, the Humboldt Dockside Market brings the community and its fishermen together, leaving visitors with a deeper connection to their food and the people who caught it.

Humboldt Dockside Market season kicks on Saturday, June 6 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. (or until the catch runs out, so get there early!). The market takes place at Madaket Plaza, located at the foot of C Street in Eureka.

For more information visit NorthcoastGrowersAssociation.org/DocksideMarket.html.

Woofstock

Join us for Woofstock at Halvorsen Park!

Halvorsen Park is the ideal location for outdoor community events. This spacious 3.5 acre park along the Eureka waterfront has hosted a variety of events. Whether you’re planning a music festival or Earth Day celebration, make it a memorable experience at Eureka’s terrific waterfront location.

Arcata Farmers’ Market

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!

  • April – November: 9am – 2pm
  • December – March: 10am – 2pm

Hosted by the North Coast Growers Association.

Summer Arts & Music Festival

The 49th Annual Summer Arts & Music Festival returns June 20th & 21st at the Southern Humboldt Community Park for a vibrant weekend celebrating art, music, food, and community in the SoHum region and beyond! Produced by the Mateel Community Center, this long-standing tradition continues to bring together local and regional talent in a setting that highlights creativity, connection, and culture.
🎶 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:
Nonni Bags, Howling Lily, Kejhana’s Creations, Humboldt Puffy Stuff, Larissa Robyn Design, Metamorphosis, Phoenix Palace, Sacred Empire, Hass Crafters, Into the Woods, KLT Design, Norse Legend Mead, Blue Copper Jewelry, Allegra Ceramics Studio, Laci Dane Art, Lady Hawk Leather & JRM Forge, Opulent Ore, Marmalade Sky, Mama Palazzo’s Herbal Remedies, Gypsy Kat Designs, Bead It On Down the Line, Mama’s Medicinals, Kalimba and Basket, Ambrz Art, Little Lost Forest, Energized Jewels, Mystic Lion Art & Design, Dube Wood Works, Terrapin Treasures, Krinkly Batiks, Ragged Thistle, Blue Moon, Dom Chi Designs, Round Tuit Spoons, Spirit Door Creations, Mountain Magic Designs, North Coast 3D Printing, AC Designs, Land of Merriment, Cloud 9 Freeze Dried, Maude Pods, Baltic Amber and Creations, Seaside Weavers, Ridgetop Stoneworks, Alissa Clark Clayworks, Guinevere’s Candies, Black Creek Preserves, House of Venus, Face & Body Art by Kathleen, Photo Voice Poster Display, Chico Rico, Handcrafted to Go, Lela Annotto Arts, Swellness and more.
🍴 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.
Join us for a weekend rooted in creativity, culture, and community—49 years strong and still growing.
Kudos to our talented poster artist, Victoria Bentley!!

Eureka Friday Night Markets

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!

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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/

The 36th Annual Arcata Bay Oyster Festival

Polish up those shuckers, the 35th Annual Arcata Bay Oyster Festival, Humboldt County’s most highly anticipated annual event, is just around the corner.

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Polish up those shuckers, the 35th Annual Arcata Bay Oyster Festival, Humboldt County’s most highly anticipated annual event, is just around the corner. This year’s Oysterfest will take place on Saturday, June 15th from 10am -5pm.  Thousands take to the streets of the Arcata Plaza to imbibe in local brews, shop fun local goods, dance to live music and of course slurp down a few (dozen) of some of the world’s finest oysters – harvest a stone’s throw away in Humboldt Bay.
Free admission. Hosted by The Arcata Chamber. Stay tuned for more details:  www.arcatabayoysterfestival.com

Redwood Acres Fair

There will be food, music and family fun in a celebration of Humboldt County at Redwood Acres Fair.

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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.

Arts Alive!

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.”

Full Event Details Here