The legendary Kinetic Grand Championship, happening May 24-26, is pedaling, floating and rolling its way through Humboldt for three days of pure, unadulterated imagination on wheels (free). The fun begins on Saturday, May 24, at noon on the Arcata Plaza where you can watch the innovative and colorful contraptions take a few laps before setting […]
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Music Tonight: Sunday, Sept. 22
You know what? Let’s keep this one short, sweet, free and easy. If you like crowds and a spectacle, head to the Arcata Plaza anytime after 10 a.m. for the North Country Fair and its famous parade. If you want more intimate Sunday amusement, go to Fieldbrook Winery at noon for an afternoon with the […]
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North Country Fair Celebrates 50 Years
Keep your fingers crossed for sunshine and join the celebration as the North Country Fair marks its 50th anniversary on Saturday, Sept. 21, and Sunday, Sept. 22, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Arcata Plaza (free). This year’s party features 175 art and craft vendors, heaps of local food booths and three lively […]
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Glory Days are Here Again
Summer’s unofficial kick-off starts this weekend with everyone’s favorite art-in-motion jaunt through the streets, dunes and waters of Humboldt County. Slather on the sunscreen and get ready to follow your team with the fervor of a Deadhead — the Kinetic Grand Championship is here. Start at the Arcata Plaza on Saturday, May 25, to watch […]
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Celebrate the Fall Equinox and the Un-Damming of the Klamath at this Year’s North Country Fair
Arcata’s lively fall equinox festival the North Country Fair takes place this weekend filling the plaza with happy revelers on Saturday, Sept. 16, and Sunday, Sept. 17, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (free). Celebrate the diversity of the community and season over two days with 170 art and craft vendors, local food and information […]
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Music Today: Sunday, July 30
Did I just mention 2023 Fernstock alums the SoHum Girls? Well if you didn’t go to south county, here’s your shot at seeing them perform for free in Arcata, at the Arcata Mainstreet Summer Concert Series and Art Market on the plaza. Everything starts at 11 a.m., Humboldt time.
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Music Tonight: Sunday, July 16
Arcata Main Street is continuing its summer arts market and concert series on the Arcata Plaza today from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. This afternoon’s musical entertainment will be provided by Swingo Domingo, an act I have yet to hear, something I hope to rectify if the sun’s out. Afterward, in the same vicinity at […]
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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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Frolic at the Fairy Festival
Flitter through the glitter and land at the Arcata Plaza on Sunday, June 4 from noon to 10 p.m. for the Fairy Festival (free). Sprites of all ages can wind around a May pole, hear stories, dance to live music and DJ sets, delight at the fire show and aerial and dance performances. There’ll be […]
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Peace Rally for Ukraine
As anti-war demonstrations were held across the country Saturday to coincide with the 20-year anniversary of the U.S.-led invasion of Iraq, several dozen people gathered at the Arcata Plaza to “rally for peace in Ukraine by seeking an end to the war with ceasefire and diplomacy.” Ellen Taylor, the first speaker, reinforced that point by […]
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Photos: Pastels on the Plaza’s Fleeting Beauty
More than a few of the 180-plus pastel-chalk artists participating in this year’s Pastels on the Plaza in Arcata started showing up by 7 a.m. under a foggy sky on Saturday, Oct. 1. The creative social event with its ephemeral art began back in 1987 as a major fundraiser for Northcoast Children’s Services. NCS serves […]
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North Country Fair Returns this Weekend
Every third weekend in September (except for the last two years), the Arcata Plaza swells with families, revelers, artists, dancers, musicians, crafters, makers and producers for the annual North Country Fair, a two-day celebration of the Fall Equinox, diversity and community. This year, the fair falls on Saturday, Sept. 17, and Sunday, Sept. 18, from […]