calendar of events
Whatever day you are here, there is always something memorable to do. #visitFTA
Fortuna's Fall Festival
Free to attend! Family-friendly. Food, Drinks, Vendors, and Live Music by the Irie Rockerz!
Masa Workshop (Copy)
Learn how to nixtamalize, grind, and shape masa the traditional way, and get ready to taste the difference! @ The Gene Lucas Community Center
Humboldt Redwoods Marathon
Humboldt Redwoods Marathon
We’ll forgive you if you have trouble concentrating on the road ahead of you while running The Humboldt Redwoods. After all, you’ll probably be looking up at the old growth redwood trees which tower over the course.
Course is on a paved road the winds gently up hill but is mostly a flat, fast destination race. With little to distract you, the tall trees inspire the athlete in each of us to be strong. The course is certified and the marathon is a Boston Qualifying event.
Fortuna Vintage Market
Vintage clothing, antiques, collectibles, handmade goods, salvage, repurposed pieces, funky finds - Downtown Fortuna!
Spook-A-Thon
Spook-A-Thon is back!
Join us for the 5th Annual Spook-A-Thon on October 25th, 2025 from 3–5 PM at Rohner Park in Fortuna!
Enjoy games, prizes, candy, and spooky fun for the whole family—FREE to attend!
Costumes encouraged!
Local businesses & organizations: Want to get involved? Ask us about sponsorship opportunities!
parksandrec@ci.fortuna.ca.us
707-725-7620
Stocking Stuffer
Food, cocktails, vendors, free pictures with Santa, cookie decorating, free admission, family friendly.
Swamp Stomp
Cajun meets Cali! - local beer & wine, arts & crafts, crawfish boil by Fat Anne’s
Live music & dancing
4th Annual Taco Fest
Free outdoor festival featuring tacos, margaritas, music, and more @ Bear River Casino
11 Bear Paws Way, Loleta, CA, United States, California 95551
Fortuna Vintage Market
Vintage clothing, antiques, collectibles, handmade goods, salvage, repurposed pieces, funky finds - Downtown Fortuna!
Masa Workshop
Learn how to nixtamalize, grind, and shape masa the traditional way, and get ready to taste the difference! @ The Gene Lucas Community Center
Humboldt County Fair Chili Cook Off
Gates open at 1:00pm
Live music: Monument Road
Participate: Join for free or Help choose a victor with the People's Choice Award and the Golden Buzzer Award
Get Fired Up for the 2025 Humboldt County Fair's Chili Cook-Off with Guy Fieri!
Step into the sizzle on Thursday, August 21st, where the grandstands will be blazing with bold spices, secret recipes, and the ultimate culinary showdown. Amateur chefs, local legends, and spice-slinging professionals will compete for chili glory in front of roaring crowds and Guy himself, so get ready to bring the heat, the flavor, and the flair—all Fieri style.
2025 Humboldt County Fair
August 16th -24th, 2025!
We will have two dark days, Monday and Tuesday the 18th and 19th.
Fortuna Vintage Market
Vintage clothing, antiques, collectibles, handmade goods, salvage, repurposed pieces, funky finds - Downtown Fortuna!
Rumble Over the Redwoods
Rumble Over the Redwoods Air Show
ACV Airport | Mckinleyville, CA
August 9-10, 2025
Gates open at 9:00 a.m.
Flying starts at 12:00 p.m.
Get your tickets NOW!
Learn How to Bake with Sourdough Starter
WHEN: AUGUST 5TH
TIME: 5:30-7:30 P.M.
WHERE: GENE LUCAS COMMUNITY CENTER
3000 NEWBURG ROAD, FORTUNA
COST: $50
INCLUDES ALL SUPPLIES + A TAKE-HOME STARTER KIT
Sock Hop - Fortuna Redwood AutoXpo Friday Night Dance 2025
The Fortuna Redwood AutoXpo Dance featuring the fantastic band Almost Dangerous is the place to be on Friday 7:30 - 10:30 at the Fortuna River Lodge Conference Center 1800 Riverwalk Dr, Fortuna, CA. Dancing, bar, raffles and good fun. Ticket proceeds will benefit scholarships given to automotive technology students.
Fortuna Redwood AutoXpo
Registrations are starting to roll in and our amazing volunteers are processing them as fast as they can. Have you sent yours? Register early....we fill up fast. July 25th, 26th, and 27th, 2025.
Fortuna Chili Cook Off
Free event, all ages welcome! Tasting from 5-7 in Downtown Fortuna. Live Music by Luke Powell
Fortuna Rodeo Week!
TUE15
July 12 - July 20
Fortuna Rodeo Week
Rohner Park Fortuna, CA
TUE15
July 15 @ 12:00 pm - July 21 @ 11:00 pm Carnival
Carnival
Rohner Park Fortuna, CA
$45
WED16
July 16 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Junior Rodeo
Junior Rodeo
Fortuna Rodeo Grounds 5 Park Street, Fortuna, CA, United States
WED16
July 16 @ 12:00 pm - July 22 @ 11:00 pm Carnival
Carnival
Rohner Park Fortuna, CA
$45
WED16
July 16 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Street Games
THU17
July 17 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Junior Rodeo
Junior Rodeo
Fortuna Rodeo Grounds 5 Park Street, Fortuna, CA, United States
THU17
July 17 @ 12:00 pm - July 23 @ 11:00 pm Carnival
Carnival
Rohner Park Fortuna, CA
$45
THU17
July 17 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Fireman’s Games
FRI18
July 18 @ 12:00 pm - July 24 @ 11:00 pm Carnival
Carnival
Rohner Park Fortuna, CA
$45
FRI18
July 18 @ 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Bull Riding Quadiators Extravaganza
Fortuna Rodeo Grounds 5 Park Street, Fortuna, CA, United States
$5 – $15
SAT19
July 19 @ 7:00 am - 10:00 am
Pancake Breakfast
SAT19
July 19 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Parade
SAT19
July 19 @ 12:00 pm - July 25 @ 11:00 pm Carnival
Carnival
Rohner Park Fortuna, CA
$45
SAT19
July 19 @ 1:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Rodeo Saturday
Fortuna Rodeo Grounds 5 Park Street, Fortuna, CA, United States
$5 – $15
SAT19
July 19 @ 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Saddle Broncs Only!
$5 – $15
SUN20
July 20 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Barbeque
$25
SUN20
July 20 @ 12:00 pm - July 26 @ 11:00 pm Carnival
Carnival
Rohner Park Fortuna, CA
$45
SUN20
July 20 @ 1:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Rodeo Sunday
Fortuna Rodeo Grounds 5 Park Street, Fortuna, CA, United States
$5 – $15
Bryan Martin in Concert! with Alex Key & Timmy McKeever
Rodeo Fans: Save the date for a Rodeo Week kick-off concert featuring Bryan Martin along with Alex Key and Timmy McKeever. More details in the coming weeks, so stay tuned!!!
Fortuna Vintage Market
Vintage clothing, antiques, collectibles, handmade goods, salvage, repurposed pieces, funky finds - Downtown Fortuna!
Southern Humboldt Fireworks
Live music, food vendors, family-friendly atmosphere. Fireworks show at dusk, @ Benbow State Recreation Area
Eureka's 4th of July Festival
Celebrate Independence Day in the heart of Eureka! Eureka’s 4th of July Festival returns this Friday with a full day of music, food, art, and community fun—plus fireworks over Humboldt Bay to close out the night.
Festival activities run from 10 AM to 5 PM throughout Old Town and along the boardwalk, featuring live performances on multiple stages, local vendors, horse and carriage rides, Madaket Bay Cruises, kids’ activities, and more.
Stick around for the fireworks show at 10 PM, visible from the waterfront and much of the city.
Old Town Eureka – 2nd Street to F Street and the Boardwalk
Friday, July 4, 2025
Summer Music Series presents Young & lovely
This family-friendly Humboldt summer concert series invites attendees to bring their lawn chairs, picnic, blankets, and good company. Enjoy the music while sipping wine, beer, or other refreshments. All drinks and food are available for purchase, making it easy to settle information a relaxing afternoon. You are welcome to bring your own refreshments. For admission fee, please visit www.hbgf.org and click on EVENTS.
Fortuna Vintage Market
Join us for the first Fortuna Vintage Market of 2025! Bigger, better, and so many more vendors out on the streets. A street dedicated to Vintage, artists, food trucks, and general vendors in Downtown Fortuna.
Free to the public to attend.
Pan Dulce Steel Orchestra
The family-friendly Humboldt Concert series invites attendees to bring lawn chairs, picnic blankets, and good company. Enjoy the music while sipping wine, beer, or other refreshments. All drinks and food are available for purchase, making it easy to settle in for a relaxing afternoon. For admission fee, please visit www.hbgf.org and click on EVENTS.
Lil’ Shuck Yeah
Eel River Brewing Co will be hosting Lil' Shuck Yeah on June 7th out in the beer garden! Oysters, organic beers and live bands! Make sure to put this family fun event in your calendar!
Grasshopper Peak Redwoods Run
We love Humboldt Redwoods State Park. Over the last decade, we've covered all 100+ miles of trails in this magnificent and diverse state park, quickly learning where the best spots are hiding. Under the guidance of the Six Rivers Running Club, we are proud to present the 10th year of the Grasshopper Peak Redwoods Run. The routes we've chosen are among our favorites. Won't you join us?
