Seasonal County Events

See Humboldt County Annual Events.

Photo of the Friday Night Market

Eureka Friday Night Market

June 30th - October 27th
Eighteen Friday evenings in a row Humboldt Made and the North Coast Growers Association transform ...
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Arts Alive!

First Saturday of the Month
On the first Saturday of every month, Old Town Eureka transforms into myriad venues for ...
Flyer for the 12th Annual Savage Henry Comedy Fest

12th Annual Savage Henry Comedy Fest

October 5, 6 & 7
The Savage Henry Comedy Club hosts a 3-day side splitting event, with 147 Comedians performing ...
Photo of performers in the Eagle House Inn at the Redwood Coast Music Festival

Redwood Coast Music Festival

October 5-8
This year’s Redwood Coast Music Festival will showcase more than 40 bands across eight historic ...
Eureka Symphony: Across the Centuries

Eureka Symphony: Across the Centuries

October 6 & 7
Experience the Eureka Symphony's season opener, which will traverse nine centuries of music ...
Friends of the Dunes Wine by the Sea Fundraiser

Wine by the Sea

October 7
Join the Friends of the Dunes for a celebration of coastal conservation, stewardship and environmental ...
Medieval Festival of Courage

Medieval Festival of Courage

October 7 & 8
Hear ye, hear ye, the Medieval Festival of Courage celebrates agricultural traditions and the autumnal ...
Photo of Artists at Pastel on the Plaza

Pastels on the Plaza

October 7
Watch artists in action as they bring the sidewalks of the Arcata Plaza to life ...
Fortuna Apple Festival

Fortuna Apple Harvest

October 7
This sweet town-wide event celebrates local history and local farms. The day-long festival begins with ...
Humboldt Redwoods Marathon

Humboldt Redwoods Marathon, Half Marathon and 5k

October 8
Run, job or walk beneath the old-growth redwood canopy along Avenue of the Giants at ...
Haunted Rail Tour

Haunted Rail Tour

October 13, 14, 20, 21, 27, 28, 31
North Coast Repertory Theatre, Timber Heritage Association, the Clarke Historical Museum and the people who ...
SoHum Social

SoHum Social

October 13
Celebrate the local community with friends and family on warm late summer evenings at SoHum ...
Lost Coast Fresh Hop Festival

Lost Coast Fresh Hop Fest

October 14
Gyppo Ale Mill hosts the second annual Fresh Hop Fest. Local breweries including It’s Alive ...
Old Town Vintage Market

Old Town Vintage Market

October 15
Explore an array of vintage, second hand & artisan made goods at this pop up ...
Harvest Artisan Faire

Harvest Artisan Faire

October 21
Fall is in full swing at the Harvest Artisan's Faire, where you can peruse locally ...
Photo of Humboldt Roller Derby

Humboldt Roller Derby Home Game

October 21
Beloved local sports team Humboldt Roller Derby hosts a hard-hitting double header against the Carquinez ...
Haunted Kinetic Lab of Horrors 2023

Haunted Kinetic Lab of Horrors

October 26-28 & 31
Every year at the end of October, the kinetic sculptures (and their operators) from May’s ...
Boo at the Zoo

Boo at the Zoo

October 29
The Sequoia Park Zoo & Foundation host this annual fun-filled, family-friendly Halloween event. Patrons in ...
Poster for SoHum Halloween Festival

SoHum Halloween Festival

October 31
Downtown Garberville hosts a fun-filled Halloween celebration with costume contests, trick-or-treating, live music and more ...
Flyer for Trick or Treat on the Arcata Plaza 2023

Trick-or-Treat on the Arcata Plaza

October 31, 2023
Ghosts, pirates and princesses, oh my! The streets surrounding the Arcata Plaza close to traffic ...
Fig Twig Holiday Market

Fig Twig Holiday Market

November 10-11
The Fig Twig Market at Redwood Acres Fairgrounds has become a holiday tradition, with more ...
Benbow Art & Wine Auction

Benbow Wine Auction

November 11
Gather your friends for a delightful wine-centric event at the historic Benbow Inn. The Benbow ...
Wild & Scenic Film Festival

Wild & Scenic Film Festival

November 12
The Wild & Scenic Film Festival makes its Humboldt County debut Sunday, November 12, at ...
Photo of people gathered for the Blessing of the Fleet in Trinidad

Trinidad Blessing of the Fleet

November 23
The fishing industry is integral to local culture and economy – it is a way ...
Humboldt Artisans Crafts & Music Festival

Humboldt Artisans Crafts & Music Festival

December 1-3
For more than 40 years, locals have gathered at the Humboldt Artisans Crafts & Music ...
Photo of downtown Ferndale and the Largest Living Christmas Tree

Lighting of America’s Tallest Living Christmas Tree

December 2
Watch the Ferndale Volunteer fire department light America’s tallest living Christmas tree – a tradition ...
Candlelight Walk Through the Redwoods Logo

Candlelight Walk through the Ancient Redwoods

December 2
Marvel at Humboldt’s iconic giants and experience the magic of forest in the flickering candlelight ...
Photo of the Truckers Christmas Parade

Trucker’s Christmas Parade

December 9
The 35th annual Trucker’s Christmas Parade is a dazzling showcase of light and cheer. Trucks ...
Photo of the Friday Night Market
June 30th - October 27th

Eureka Friday Night Market

Eighteen Friday evenings in a row Humboldt Made and the North Coast Growers Association transform the streets of Old Town
Photo of Arts Alive! logo
First Saturday of the Month

Arts Alive!

On the first Saturday of every month, Old Town Eureka transforms into myriad venues for music and art. Galleries, restaurants,
Flyer for the 12th Annual Savage Henry Comedy Fest
October 5, 6 & 7

12th Annual Savage Henry Comedy Fest

The Savage Henry Comedy Club hosts a 3-day side splitting event, with 147 Comedians performing in 52 shows across 13
Photo of performers in the Eagle House Inn at the Redwood Coast Music Festival
October 5-8

Redwood Coast Music Festival

This year’s Redwood Coast Music Festival will showcase more than 40 bands across eight historic stages throughout Eureka. Renowned musicians
Eureka Symphony: Across the Centuries
October 6 & 7

Eureka Symphony: Across the Centuries

Experience the Eureka Symphony's season opener, which will traverse nine centuries of music.
Friends of the Dunes Wine by the Sea Fundraiser
October 7

Wine by the Sea

Join the Friends of the Dunes for a celebration of coastal conservation, stewardship and environmental education, as you enjoy live
Medieval Festival of Courage
October 7 & 8

Medieval Festival of Courage

Hear ye, hear ye, the Medieval Festival of Courage celebrates agricultural traditions and the autumnal equinox, with all the delights
Photo of Artists at Pastel on the Plaza
October 7

Pastels on the Plaza

Watch artists in action as they bring the sidewalks of the Arcata Plaza to life in support of North Coast
Fortuna Apple Festival
October 7

Fortuna Apple Harvest

This sweet town-wide event celebrates local history and local farms. The day-long festival begins with a street fair in downtown
Humboldt Redwoods Marathon
October 8

Humboldt Redwoods Marathon, Half Marathon and 5k

Run, job or walk beneath the old-growth redwood canopy along Avenue of the Giants at the 43rd Annual Humboldt Redwoods
Haunted Rail Tour
October 13, 14, 20, 21, 27, 28, 31

Haunted Rail Tour

North Coast Repertory Theatre, Timber Heritage Association, the Clarke Historical Museum and the people who produced the Haunted Mill Tour
SoHum Social
October 13

SoHum Social

Celebrate the local community with friends and family on warm late summer evenings at SoHum Social. This recurring event is
Lost Coast Fresh Hop Festival
October 14

Lost Coast Fresh Hop Fest

Gyppo Ale Mill hosts the second annual Fresh Hop Fest. Local breweries including It’s Alive Kombucha, Seaquake Brewing, Port O’Pints
Old Town Vintage Market
October 15

Old Town Vintage Market

Explore an array of vintage, second hand & artisan made goods at this pop up vendor market in Eureka's Historic
Harvest Artisan Faire
October 21

Harvest Artisan Faire

Fall is in full swing at the Harvest Artisan's Faire, where you can peruse locally made jewelry, gifts, art and
Photo of Humboldt Roller Derby
October 21

Humboldt Roller Derby Home Game

Beloved local sports team Humboldt Roller Derby hosts a hard-hitting double header against the Carquinez Quad Squad and V-Town Roller
Haunted Kinetic Lab of Horrors 2023
October 26-28 & 31

Haunted Kinetic Lab of Horrors

Every year at the end of October, the kinetic sculptures (and their operators) from May’s iconic three-day Kinetic Sculpture Race
Boo at the Zoo
October 29

Boo at the Zoo

The Sequoia Park Zoo & Foundation host this annual fun-filled, family-friendly Halloween event. Patrons in costume trick-or-treat along the Zoo's
Poster for SoHum Halloween Festival
October 31

SoHum Halloween Festival

Downtown Garberville hosts a fun-filled Halloween celebration with costume contests, trick-or-treating, live music and more. This spooktacular event will be
Flyer for Trick or Treat on the Arcata Plaza 2023
October 31, 2023

Trick-or-Treat on the Arcata Plaza

Ghosts, pirates and princesses, oh my! The streets surrounding the Arcata Plaza close to traffic and fill with trick-or-treaters on
Fig Twig Holiday Market
November 10-11

Fig Twig Holiday Market

The Fig Twig Market at Redwood Acres Fairgrounds has become a holiday tradition, with more than 80 local vendors offering
Benbow Art & Wine Auction
November 11

Benbow Wine Auction

Gather your friends for a delightful wine-centric event at the historic Benbow Inn. The Benbow Wine Auction includes a complimentary
Wild & Scenic Film Festival
November 12

Wild & Scenic Film Festival

The Wild & Scenic Film Festival makes its Humboldt County debut Sunday, November 12, at the Arcata Theatre Lounge. Featuring
Photo of people gathered for the Blessing of the Fleet in Trinidad
November 23

Trinidad Blessing of the Fleet

The fishing industry is integral to local culture and economy – it is a way of life in Humboldt County.
Humboldt Artisans Crafts & Music Festival
December 1-3

Humboldt Artisans Crafts & Music Festival

For more than 40 years, locals have gathered at the Humboldt Artisans Crafts & Music Festivals at Redwood Acres Fairgrounds
Photo of downtown Ferndale and the Largest Living Christmas Tree
December 2

Lighting of America’s Tallest Living Christmas Tree

Watch the Ferndale Volunteer fire department light America’s tallest living Christmas tree – a tradition in the Victorian Village since
Candlelight Walk Through the Redwoods Logo
December 2

Candlelight Walk through the Ancient Redwoods

Marvel at Humboldt’s iconic giants and experience the magic of forest in the flickering candlelight at the 34th Annual Candlelight
Photo of the Truckers Christmas Parade
December 9

Trucker’s Christmas Parade

The 35th annual Trucker’s Christmas Parade is a dazzling showcase of light and cheer. Trucks and floats are elaborately adorned