Weekly Events
Each Saturday from April - November
Farmers Market
9am - 2pm on Arcata Plaza. The oldest certified farmers market in California. The market offers fresh produce, flowers, plants, herbs, honey and seasonal treats.
Every Saturday
Coastal Dunes Nature Walks
10am. Take a closer look at the Manila and Lanphere Dunes of Arcata/Humboldt Bay. Call for more information: 707-444-1397
First Saturday of each month
Arts Alive
Visit 70+ galleries and businesses in historic downtown old town Eureka, featuring local and regional artists. Call for more information: 707-442-9054
Second Friday of each month
Arts Arcata
6pm - 9pm on Arcata Plaza. Celebrate the richness and diversity of our local arts community. Visit the website for more information: www.arcatamainstreet.com
Annual Events
March - Redwood Coast Jazz Festival
Three fun-filled days of traditional Dixieland Jazz, swing, calypso, zydeco and more! Happening all over town with food, beverages and nonstop fun everywhere! Visit the website for more information: www.redwoodjazz.org
April - Godwit Days
Extraordinary birding opportunities await, held at the peak of spring migration, shorebirds abound and special opportunities are planned to see many other species including Marbled Murrelet, Spotted Owl and Snowy Plover. Visit the website for more information: www.godwitdays.com
May - Kinetic Sculptor Race
Human powered art and engineering all wrapped up in the most imaginative racing machines. Visit the website for more information: kineticsculpturerace.org
June - Oyster Festival
A tradition for local restaurateurs, executive chefs, and caterers to show off their culinary skills by preparing oysters in every imaginable way. Visit the website for more information: http://www.oysterfestival.net/about.php
July - 4th of July Festival & Fireworks on the Bay
Visit holiday festivities either in Old Town Eureka or on the Arcata Plaza. At night, watch the fireworks show over the Humboldt Bay.
September - Ferndale Home Tour
Enjoy this once a year opportunity to step inside some of the most elegant homes in Ferndale. Visit the website for more information: www.ferndale-museum.org
First Saturday in October - Pastels on the Plaza
Local artists are sponsored by local businesses to create pastel works of art on the sidewalks around the Arcata Plaza. Visit the website for more information: www.ncsheadstart.org
October - Apple Harvest Festival
Visit friendly Fortuna and enjoy the Fall season. Email for more information: fbid@sunnyfortuna.com
October - Loleta Antique Show
This annual antique show is one of the largest shows North of San Francisco. Dealers and collectors are drawn from all over the West Coast to visit such a unique event. Call for more information: 707-733-5707
November - Craftsman's Days - Friday and Saturday after Thanksgiving
Living history and artisan fair. Demonstrations in the traditional arts include blacksmithing, woodworking and spinning. Live music, home-style cooking and fun for the whole family. Visit the website for more information: Visit the website for more information: www.blueoxmill.com
December - Christmas Truckers Convoy
Thousand of people line the streets and delight at the spectacle of a hundred huge trucks adorned in holiday lights. Email for more information: kins@foggy.net
December - Holiday Gift Fair
Features unique and beautiful gifts from local artists. Call for more information: 707-442-8413
