Annual Arcata Events!
Pastels on the Plaza
Arcata is known as a haven for artists. Come see their talents first hand when they display them on the sidewalk all over the Arcata Plaza through pastel drawings! This event helps support Northcoast Children's Services and takes place [...]
Arcata Lantern Floating Ceremony
This touching and beautiful event takes place in August at Klopp Lake in the Arcata Marsh. At the ceremony, hundreds of paper lanterns - created by the community at the farmers' market - are lit and floated into the [...]
Annual Holiday Craft Market
Every December, artists, artisans and craftspeople travel from all around Humboldt County to show off their wares at the Holiday Craft Market! This is a two-day event that takes place in the Arcata Community Center. One of the best [...]
Humboldt Crabs Baseball
The Humboldt Crabs are a hometown favorite - every where you go you'll see blue and red hats with a white "C." Come watch our local sports icons play every year June - August and experience what a small [...]
Kinetic Grand Championship!
This three day long event kicks off in Arcata every year in May and travels all the way down to Ferndale. Over those three days, participants race giant, mobile sculptures that they've spent all year crafting over land, sand, [...]
Arcata Bay Oyster Festival!
The Annual Arcata Bay Oyster Festival takes place on the Arcata Plaza every June! Come out and enjoy delicious oysters from dozens of vendors and brews from around Humboldt County! To get tickets and learn more about how you [...]
Godwit Days Birding Festival
The Godwit Days Spring Migration Birding Festival takes place every year! Take part in hundreds of bird watching events, workshops, and presentations to learn more about the amazing species that stay or pass through Humboldt County, including the Marbled [...]
Arcata Farmers’ Market Every Saturday!
The North Coast Growers Association hosts the Arcata Farmers Market every Saturday year-round (rain or shine)! Come see a wonderful selection of colorful produce, quality meats and cheeses, unique crafts, freshly prepared meals, and more! There's something for everyone [...]
The North Country Fair!
The North Country Fair kicks off in September every year. You won't want to miss this fun-filled weekend featuring tons of local crafts, artwork and food! A local tradition since 1974, the North Country Fair stays true to [...]