Annual Arcata Events!

Arcata Friday Night Market is returning on August 21, August 28, September 4 and September 11 this summer! Spend an evening on the Plaza enjoying the works of dozens of local artists, craftsmen, makers, musicians and more! Food is [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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, [...]

For over three decades, the Arcata Bay Oyster Festival has been a beloved tradition, celebrating the rich coastal culture, sustainable aquaculture, and vibrant community of Humboldt County. Established in 1990, the festival was created to honor the world-class [...]

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 [...]

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 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 [...]