Oh, Happy Day! Happy Annie and Mary Day, that is. Have fun in the Blue Lake sun with the return of the annual celebration of the historic Arcata Mad River Rail Line on Sunday, July 11 in Blue Lake (free).
The family friendly event features a parade in town at 11 a.m. followed by music with the Back Seat Drivers, Dead On, Cadillac Ranch and Barn Fire at Perigot Park from noon-5 p.m. Also at the park, you’ll find barbecue and other food, pony rides, a petting zoo, craft vendors and a car show. Mad River micro-brews, wine and Jewell Distillery Citon Vodka cocktails will be available for purchase.
This article appears in Still Wild.


