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.
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/
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.”