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It’s time for Fortuna’s shiniest event, the Fortuna Redwood AutoXpo, which rolls into town July 21-23 (free to spectators) and has been doing so since 1990. Classic car aficionados flood the streets of Fortuna for three days of vintage and classic cars, trucks and tractors, plus a full tank of other fun events. Here’s what’s […]

We’ve all seen the YouTube clips of dogs doing agility runs. Energetic pooches running, jumping, weaving through obstacle courses and looking like they’re having the doggone time of their lives. It’s high-energy fun and it’s happening right here at the Humboldt County Fairgrounds at the 13th annual Lost Coast Kennel Club Dog Agility Trials and […]

The Tony Award-winning San Francisco Mime Troupe is back at the Mateel Community Center for another humorous and thought-provoking performance with its latest, WALLS, a political satire about immigration, playing Saturday, July 15 at 8 p.m. ($22, $20 Mateel members, $18 advance). Now in its 58th year, the troupe brings its engaging and entertaining brand […]

It’s raining cats and dogs at the Arcata Ball Park this month when the Humboldt Crabs will welcome adorable adoptables from Sequoia Humane Society, have some fun with a feline fundraiser and take measures to make sure Fido fares well during the Fireworks Nights. “Heads up!” is often heard in the ballpark as a warning. […]

It’s going down like a rodeo clown the week of July 10-16 in Fortuna. That’s when the Fortuna Rodeo saddles up for the 96th time with a full week of family entertainment featuring bull and bronc riding, a barbecue, carnival, motorsports, parade, live music and more. The fun begins Monday with a chili cook-off and […]

If you like your bass standing up, your guitar laying flat and think the grass is greener when it’s on the bluer side, then the Humboldt Folklife Festival is your jam. The week-long jubilee, happening July 8-15 in spots in and around Blue Lake, brings together top area musicians performing songs and telling stories to […]

Oh say, where can you see all the sights, sounds and celebrations this Fourth of July? From all-day festivals to nighttime fireworks, here’s what’s poppin’ in Humboldt. Before the big day, celebrate America’s independence at the Fortuna Fireworks Festival on Monday, July 3 at Newburg Park. There are kids’ activities, live music and a barbecue […]

Who’s a good doggie? Find out this weekend when Lost Coast Kennel Club hosts its 17th annual All Breed Dog Shows June 30-July 2 at the Humboldt County Fairgrounds (free admission, $5 parking). The event is your chance to see some of the top dogs in the country looking and doing their best during three […]

[iamge-1] What better time than summer to watch a horror movie about invading ants? They’re here. You’re already pissed at them. You want to see them wiped off the face of the earth. We go to the movies for entertainment and catharsis, so get ready to feel good. Grab your bug spray and march to […]

The Best of Humboldt Fair is back June 22-25 at Redwood Acres Fairgrounds ($12, $5 senior and youth admission, free for military and kids under 6; carnival tickets sold separately). Enjoy the “best of” local local arts, crafts, food and more at the fairgrounds in four buildings and on the racetrack. This year’s fair includes […]

Humboldt’s bounty of seafood gets its day in the sun times two this weekend. We love our oysters (and so does the rest of the state — oysters from Humboldt Bay make up about 70 percent of those eaten). We grill ’em, shoot ’em raw, spice ’em up and eat ’em pretty much any way […]

Each summer, Dell’Arte International sets the stage(s) for five weeks of performances known collectively as the Mad River Festival. The school’s annual showcase of original plays, comedy, street theater, live music and family fun is back for its 27th year June 15 through July 15 and, as always, has something for everyone. If you haven’t […]