Festivals & Fairs

Now in it's 33rd year, the Oyster Festival is an iconic Humboldt County event not to be missed. Oysters locally-grown in the Arcata Bay, local brews and fine wine, live bands,  & fun traditions including: The Shuck and Swallow Contest, The Oyster Calling Contest, and the Best Oyster Contest. With great local art, beer, wine, food, music, and OYSTERS, there is truly something for everyone. This fes

Kinetic Sculpture Race

A local tradition since 1969, the Kinetic Race is no parade!  In the Kinetic Grand Championship bodies of art and artist's bodies are put to the test.  There's 50 miles to go, over land, sand, water, and mud.  These intrepid Kinetinauts are a unique breed of human.  With a heart full of joy and a bucket full of tools, they face innumerable obstacles for just one reason ... Fo

The Eureka Street Art Festival (ESAF) is a week-long, city-wide event that takes place each summer. The core mission of the festival is to create intentional, accessible art that enlivens public spaces, stimulates community revitalization, and attracts visitors to Eureka. The festival offers the opportunity to watch the creation of large-scale pieces of world-class art and allows the public to int

Redwood Coast Music Festival 

Great American Roots Music !  Jazz, Swing, Blues, Zydeco, Rockabilly, Americana, Western Swing, Country - we've got it all.

Room to DANCE!  We have dance floors in every indoor venue.  Eureka is well known as THE dancer's festival

We're growing!  Beautiful, historic locations, More venues, More bands. MORE Great Music!

It's ALL HERE !