Hello, summer! Festivals galore await us at every turn. In sunny Blue Lake this weekend, it’s the 54th annual Annie & Mary Day, happening Sunday, July 9, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. (free admission). The celebration of the historic Arcata Mad River Rail Line (and namesakes Annie Carroll and Mary Buckley), starts off with a […]
Kali Cozyris
Kali Cozyris is the calendar editor of the North Coast Journal.
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Bigfoot Daze in Willow Creek this Saturday
Celebrate the Notorious BIG (foot, that is) at Bigfoot Daze, Saturday, July 8, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Willow Creek (free admission). The 61st annual family-friendly festival offers a downtown parade and a slew of activities at Veterans Park, including food and vendor booths, a horseshoe tournament, ice cream social, Bigfoot calling contest, watermelon […]
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CenterArts Announces First Installment of 2023-2024 Season
CenterArts dropped the list of its first installment of acts coming to the area for the 2023-2024 season. Highlights include Sylvan Esso, recent Grammy winner Molly Tuttle & Golden Highway, Mariachi Herencia de México and Tommy Emmanuel. See the full list of who’s headed to town in the press release below, then grab your calendars and make your plans. […]
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Fourth of July Fun
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 […]
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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 […]