Since 1969, Kinetic Sculptures, human powered all terrain art vehicles confront obstacles traversing roads, sand, mud and water over the 50 mile race route. 

Most kinetic sculptures, besides pilots, require an entourage of peons and a pit crew, tools handy, to maintain, repair and sometimes manually move the vehicle.

                                    Day 1  (B.Y.O.B)

The ‘race’ , begins from the Arcata Plaza at high noon. The kinetic sculptures break south to the beach at Manila where they are confronted by several miles
of sand and dunes. This is the first opportunity  for the artists and engineers to test the ‘kinetic’ ability of their wacky  mobiles.

Night 1 the party continues at Halvorson Park in Eureka. Racers get ready for Day 2.

Day 2 (B.Y.O.B)
The ‘race’/party continues as pilots launch their wacky all terrain kinetic sculptures into the water at the Humboldt Bay waterfront.
After exiting the water further south, a one mile accent up and then down the steep Hookton Mountain, a 7% grade, is the next challenge encountered by the pilots,
who have been grinding.

Pony Express Days
McKinleyville, CA
29MAY-02JUNE19

The equestrian town of McKinleyville,  CA  referred to ‘Oklahoma By The Sea’ by the locals is a family friendly town
Pony Express Days is a multi day event that commences with a fire department skills competition exhibition. A chili cook off contest occurs the following day.
A Pancake breakfast and the Pony Express Parade highlight the third days activities. The Pony Express Festival at Pierson Park features food and live music from noon to 4:00 pm. 

Come and tour 40 local artist studios from Fortuna to Trinidad!

Founded in 1998, by artists Sasha Pepper and Susan Fox, the Open Studios event originated in San Francisco and migrated to Humboldt County when Sasha relocated here.
The initial event has grown from 50 participating artists to 120 in 2005 and to the current 150+ artists in 2018.
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The Annual North Coast Open Studios event has reached Southern Humboldt and has expanded to two weekends long in duration!

Pick up your 2019 guidebook and take the opportunity to speak with artists, browse and purchase their art!

West Coast style reggae bands and local favorites will entertain from four different stages.

That’s a dance party!

There will be family friendly activities, a kid zone, 150+ craft vendors, food concession stands, belly dancing and much more.

Enjoy a weekend of melodic West Coast style reggae bands and sunny splendor swimming, basking and baking on the Eel River.

Humboldt Crabs Baseball – Arcata
707-826-2333

Founded in 1945 by Lou Bonomini, the Humboldt Crabs are the oldest collegiant summer baseball team in America. The Crabs are independent and not affiliated with any farm, semi pro minor or major league teams.
Consisting of NCAA eligible west coast players, the Crabs provide the local community with outdoor family friendly entertainment and high quality baseball. Beginning in June and running through early August,
there are ample opportunities to make it out to the park. Bring the kids and spend the day with the Crabs at the Arcata Ballpark for a double header.

Everything from Classic Rock to Reggae and Cajun Zydeco, are featured at this popular event that includes 49 blocks in the historic Old Town section of Eureka.
Country, R & B/Funk, Blues and Jazz bands are featured. These concerts are free, family friendly and begin at 6:00 pm, ending at 8:00 pm.
Check out the great shops restaurants and Fisherman’s Plaza boardwalk while you are entertained.

Beginning in the mid 1800’s the Carson Mansion and other structures constructed along the Eureka Waterfront, providing much needed services for miners and
prospectors during the the booming gold rush occuring on the Klamath and Trinity Rivers. Humboldt Bay was the source of all commerce and the foundation on which the city was built
An infrastructure was already in place for the timber barons of the late 1800’s to exploit. It was only then that a second ‘gold rush’, the timber industry, evolved and harvesting
old growth redwood fueled a booming local economy.

This self contained motorcycle rally is an old school event.  Camp sites with showers are available.  A hearty line up of bands will perform day and night. Bike and people contests, great food and spirits guarantee a fun filled weekend.

The wet T-shirt contest will be very competitive and judged accordingly..

Richard Grove State Park is located on Humboldt Countys’ southern most border, 75 miles south of Eureka. It comprises 2000 acres.

An advocate for the poor, Queen Isabel focused on feeding citizens in need.
Consequently, all Holy Ghost events feature an elaborate feast to carry on the virtuous tradition of feeding hungry citizens.

The Scotia Band, a marching band will be making their debut at the Portuguese Holy Ghost Celebration.

Savour the aroma of sweet bread and a delicious bean and linguica dinner!

The 95th Annual Portuguese Holy Ghost Celebration celebrates the history of the Portuguese Azorean culture in the Victorian Village of Ferndale, a rural farming community and agricultural center of the 1800’s.

Born in 2011, the mission of the Wicked Monster Truck Tour is to provide world class family entertainment. 

Powered by the leader in R/C Technology, full size TRAXXAS Trucks are usually scattered around the race track by the conclusion of the competition.

Meet the drivers prior to the competition and celebrate afterwards at the post event party.

Touted as one of the most difficult 100 mile races, it also one of the most beautiful rides anywhere.

Shorter distance races, 100K, 50 mile, 22 mile and 8 mile rides will be run also.

Post ride festivities will feature live music performed by local musicians.

Wine, fine art and music are integrated nicely at Rohner Park, a picturesque park setting, surrounded by redwoods.
Local wineries and volunteers donate wine and time to support this event, presenting wine makers and artists an opportunity to showcase their wine and song.