calendar of events
Whatever day you are here, there is always something memorable to do. #visitFTA
Pancake Breakfast
Come join us for Pancake Breakfast to kick of your new year! Large meal $10
Small meal $5
Dough Bowl Candle Workshop
Come make your own candle. This class you get to choose a cowboy hat or cow shaped bowl and have step by step instructions. There will be snacks and drinks
Eel River Brewing Co. 30th Anniversary Celebration
Eel River Brewing Co is turning 30!
Mark your calendars for January 17th! We will be having live music all day long with giveaways and other fun activities!
Smudge Class
Come hang out with Bare Botanicals and make some smudge pops.
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Fortuna State of the City
Join the Fortuna Chamber of Commerce for the State of the City lunch, featuring presentations from our Fortuna Mayor, Fortuna City Manager, Fortuna Police Chief, Fortuna Fire Chief, and 2nd District County Supervisor.
Sponsored By Redwood Capital Bank
Wednesday, February 4th, 2026
11:30am - 1:00 p.m. (presentation starts at 12pm)
Located at Fortuna River Lodge Conference Center & Event Venue.
Tickets available online or at the Fortuna Chamber office
Lunch catered by C.C. Catering
Sip & Shop
We’re still welcoming craft & food vendors for the 3rd Annual Valentine’s Sip N Shop! This highly anticipated community event happens Saturday, February 7th | 10am–5pm at the Van Duzen Grange in Carlotta.
With 35+ vendors already signed up, space is limited—don’t miss your chance to be part of this fun, local shopping experience.
Galentine's Day
GATHER THE GALS!
Our Galentine's market is BACK! Join us on Friday, Feb 13th at the Fortuna Veterans Hall for another Friday night full of fun for our little town
$5 at the door
Local vendors
Curated Vintage, Secondhand, & Upcycled Clothing
Bake Sale & Nachos for Fortuna Girls Wrestling
Drinks for the Fortuna Veterans
Artisans
Handmade
Sweet Treats
& MORE!
6-9pm
Stocking Stuffer
Food, cocktails, vendors, free pictures with Santa, cookie decorating, free admission, family friendly.
River Lodge Holiday Craft Fair (Copy)
one of a kind handmade gifts
photos with santa
two days of gift shopping fun
River Lodge Holiday Craft Fair
one of a kind handmade gifts
photos with santa
two days of gift shopping fun
Downtown Trick or Treating
Downtown Fortuna Businesses and organizations opening their business for Trick or Treating to the community! Participants hand out candy to kids this year on October 31st from 3-5pm
Scaregrounds
Three haunted mazes, food, drinks, entertainment, and more!
@ Humboldt County Fairgrounds
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
Scaregrounds
Three haunted mazes, food, drinks, entertainment, and more!
@ Humboldt County Fairgrounds
Fortuna Vintage Market
Vintage clothing, antiques, collectibles, handmade goods, salvage, repurposed pieces, funky finds - Downtown Fortuna!
Scaregrounds
Three haunted mazes, food, drinks, entertainment, and more!
@ Humboldt County Fairgrounds
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.
Four Shillings Short
Free Family Concert!
Friday, October 10
7-8pm
@ The Fortuna Library
“Around the World in 30 Instruments” with Four Shillings Short
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
Fortuna's Fall Festival
Free to attend! Family-friendly. Food, Drinks, Vendors, and Live Music by the Irie Rockerz!
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.