Get ready for the boom, crack and sizzle of the Fortuna Fireworks Festival, popping off a day early on Monday, July 3, at Newburg Park (free admission, $5 parking, $10 kids’ activities wristband). From 5 to 8 p.m., enjoy the holiday vibe with music, arts and craft vendors, fire dancers, barbecue and kids’ games (but […]
Kali Cozyris
Kali Cozyris is the calendar editor of the North Coast Journal.
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Eureka Friday Night Markets are Here
Eureka’s popular Friday Night Markets kicks off for the season this Friday, June 30, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. in Old Town (free admission). The bustling nighttime farmers market runs every Friday, from June 30 through Oct. 27, filling the streets of Old Town with rows and rows of vendors, crafters, food trucks, a bar […]
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The (Summer) Sound of Music
Humboldt’s summer music scene is in full swing with shows, festivals and series happening all over. Grab your shades and water bottles and check out these music series you don’t want to miss: Every Thursday from the end of June to the end of August, you’ll find Music in the Park from 6 to 8 […]
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Summer Arts and Music Festival this Weekend
The Mateel Community Center is bringing the party back this weekend with its 46th annual Summer Arts and Music Festival, happening Saturday, June 24, and Sunday, June 25, at its new location County Line Ranch. The two-day celebration along the South Fork of the beautiful Eel River features huge musical acts like Ozomatli, Mike Love […]
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HAPI “Exploring Roots” Festival Opens Friday
Humboldt, clear your calendars for an exceptional new festival happening this weekend. Humboldt Asians & Pacific Islanders in Solidarity (HAPI) presents the Exploring Our Roots Arts Festival, Friday, June 23 from 6 to 9 p.m. and Saturday, June 24, from 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Arcata Playhouse ($10-$15 per event or $45 for festival). […]
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Redwood Acres Fair is Here!
Rejoice! The corndog days of summer are here. Nothing says summer like the smell of deep- fried fair food and the sound of happy shrieks from rides high up in the sky. Redwood Acres Fair “Summer Starts Here” is on now, June 21 through June 25 at Redwood Acres Fairgrounds (entry fee $15, $10 kids/seniors, […]
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Sunday in the Park with Wine
Uncork a picture-perfect Sunday in the park with friends at this year’s Art and Wine in the Park, happening Sunday, June 11, from noon to 6 p.m. at Rohner Park (free admission, $35 for commemorative glass, art ticket and 10 tasting tickets). Enjoy wine samples from Northern California wine makers, food, live music, an arts […]
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Celebrate Pride in Eureka on Saturday
Show your pride and support for the LGBTQIA2S+ community at Redwood Pride Summer Pride Celebration, happening Saturday, June 10 with multiple events in Eureka. The all-ages main event will be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Jefferson Community Center, where you’ll find food, vendors, performers, a raffle, a silent auction, fun and strength in […]
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Oyster Fest this Saturday
Hey, shooting stars, follow your noses to the Arcata Plaza on Saturday, June 10 for the 33rd annual Arcata Bay Oyster Festival happening from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (free admission). Arcata’s biggest festival is a full day of (fingers crossed) sunshine, shucking, seafood and suds, plus music, revelry and long, long lines leading to […]
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Glory Days Are Here Again
It’s art! It’s engineering! It’s glorious! The Kinetic Grand Championship, the three-day, 50-mile-plus+ race that covers sea, sand, mud and land, is happening this long, wonderful Memorial Day Weekend, May 27-29 (free). The event starts in Arcata at the Plaza on Saturday at noon and ends in Ferndale on Monday, with an overnight stop in […]
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Crowned Royal
Who you rutin’ for? It’s time to crown the next Kinetic Rutabaga Queen, the royalty that reigns over the Kinetic Grand Championship Race, and you decide who’ll wear the crown at the Rutabaga Ball, happening Saturday, May 27 at 8 p.m. at Synapsis ($15). It’s an evening of outrageous fun with food, music and a three-round […]
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Harness the Wind
The Redwood Coast Kite Festival and Artisan Fair is back for another twirling, swirling, diving and dancing good time this Saturday, May 20 and Sunday, May 21, at Halverson Park (free admission). Watch the colorful array of kites jump and fly in the sky over the bay. Bring your own kite to the Fun Fly […]