Gather with friends and loved ones for a summer tradition! Set against a back drop of towering redwoods and a clear, starry sky, the Fourth of July fireworks show at Benbow Valley is sure to be awe inspiring.
Festivities begin at dusk. State park parking is available for $20. Absolutely NO outside fireworks are permitted.
More details are available online. Sponsored by the Southern Humboldt Chamber of Commerce & sponsored by the Humboldt Lodging Alliance South.
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.
Put your party pants on and head over to the Humboldt Bay Social Club for the first annual Bigfoot Brewfest on Saturday, June 7. Partake in a pint (or several) from local craft breweries, including Pale Moon, Humboldt Cider Co, Redwood Curtain, Humboldt Homebrewers, Powers Creek and More! Live music and food trucks round out the festivities.
Tickets on sale online now. Benefits the Big Brothers, Big Sisters of the North Coast.
Get ready, Willow Creek! Bigfoot Daze is moving downtown for a Bigfoot Block Party like never before. Mark your calendars for Saturday, July 12, 2025, and prepare for a celebration filled with music, local vendors, delicious food, and, of course, Bigfoot magic!
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/.
Four days of fun are just around the river bend Rio Dell’s Wildwood Days! Join the picturesque community for live music, libations, car show delicious food, local vendors, soap box race, bocce & softball tournaments, parade and kids zone. Full event calendar and details are available online. Event admission is free. Hosted by the Rio Dell Chamber of Commerce.
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.
The 104rd Fortuna Rodeo returns with 9-days of bull riding, boot scootin’, barrel racing fun. Festivities include a 5k marathon Rodeo Run, a Chili Cook Off, kids carnival and family activities, Fireman’s games, bull riders, a performance from the Riata Ranch Cowgirls, cold brews, live music, dancing, and so much more! Head on over to the Rohner Park Rodeo Grounds (1 Park St, Fortuna) and join in this historic Humboldt County event.
Full schedule and events details available at https://fortunarodeo.com/
The Victorian Village of Ferndale celebrates Independence Day with an All-American parade through it’s historic Main Street. Parade begins at noon on Thursday, July 4. BBQ commences after the parade at the Veteran’s Building.
Find more information online.
Fortuna’s Annual Independence Day celebration takes place on Thursday, July 3 at Newburg Park. There will be food vendors, music, kids activities, and of course, fireworks.
Find more information on Facebook.
On Sunday, June 22, explore Humboldt County’s past with The Eureka Heritage Society’s Historic Home & Garden Tour. Eight Houses & Gardens are open this year with a special tour of the renovated Eureka Veterans Memorial Hall. There will be refreshments, live music, and more. The tour runs from noon-5pm and starts at Annie B. Ryan House & Gardens, 1000 F St., Eureka.
Visit www.eurekaheritagesociety.com for more tickets and information. Tickets are also available at Green Lot, Eureka Books, Bev’s Real Kids, Green’s Pharmacy and Rings Pharmacy.
Many would argue that Humboldt County’s favorite summer past time is baseball. Arcata is home to the Humboldt Crabs – the oldest, continuously-operated, collegiate, independent, wood-bat, summer baseball team in the country. So bring your friends, grab a hot dog and a local brew, dance in the bleachers to the one and only live Crabgrass Band, and root, root, root for the home team! Be sure to check the schedule & dress up for themed home games! This year, the Crabs celebrate their 80th season!
The 2025 home game schedule and tickets are available online at www.humboldtcrabs.com.
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.
Northern Nights is a three-day festival in the redwoods celebrating nature, music, art, wellness, cannabis and community. Camp beneath the Old Growth canopy and cool off in the Eel River at the Mendocino/Humboldt County line. There will be food and art vendors, lounge areas, wellness workshops and 5 unique stages upon which an amazing lineup of electronic artists are set to perform. This is a multifaceted experience you won’t forget.
For tickets, the line up and more information visit northernights.org.
Soak up the SoHum sun and fun at the 48th Summer Arts & Music Festival June 21 & 22. The festival will be held at a new location – the Southern Humboldt Community Park in Garberville. As always, there will be dozens of arts & crafts vendors, plenty of live music, dancing, food and good vibes. Families welcome. Ticketing information and music line ups to come.
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.
Reggae on the River returns to Southern Humboldt August 1-3. This three-day event brings festival goers from far and wide to the banks of the Eel River to partake in music, dance, cannabis, art, camping and more.
Presented by the Mateel Community Center & Hot Milk Entertainment. Tickets, lineup and event information are available at reggaeontheriver.com.
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.”
June 2-3
Locations throughout Humboldt & Del Norte Counties
Free
www.forestmoonfestival.org
Join us you must for the first annual Forest Moon Festival, a Star Wars celebration unlike any in this galaxy (or the ones far, far away)! For those not already in the know, many of the scenes from Return of the Jedi were filmed in the region. Star Wars enthusiasts of all ages are encouraged to come (in costume!) and experience the natural beauty, arts & culture of the North Coast.
Humboldt & Del Norte Counties unite in a celebration of the Star Wars Universe at the Annual Forest Moon Festival – much of which is set right here on the North Coast.
Fans of all ages are invited to tour the stunning filming locations and attend local film screenings. There will be pop up markets, themed events, costume contests and more throughout the two counties during the Forest Moon Festival.
For the full festival schedule, visit www.forestmoonfestival.org