who: Snip and Stitch Craft Extravaganza
when: July 26 – 10am – free
where: Arcata Plaza
what: Arcata’s first Indie Handmade Market featuring 30 of Humboldt’s finest artists and crafters and live bands. Held on 9th Street on the Plaza from 10am to 4pm. Music at 12:00 and 2:00 by the Monster Women (Eureka) and the Ian Fays (San Francisco). More info
Bikes by the Bay 2009 Show and Shine at the Samoa Drag Strip. Vendor displays, music, food, special events for the kids. Local clubs will show off their rides of choice. Custom bike builders will amaze you with their skill and artistry. Awards for drag strip performance. 4 classes: Sport Bike, Cruiser, Touring, and Open
9am Bike Registration
10am Spectator Gate open
music provided by:
10:00am Black Cat Bone
12:30pm Kindred Spirits
2:00pm The Kent Stephenson Band
4:00pm Elvis and the Houndogs
9:00pm concert at Blue Lake Casino featuring Merv George. Tickets $15
Eureka’s Annual 4th of July Festival spans five city blocks along 2nd St. and includes more than 100 vendor booths, live music on two stages, classic cars, kids activities, fire trucks and a kids carnival at the foot of D St. Arts Alive! from 6-9pm and fireworks over Humboldt Bay at 10pm
KWPT Stage (Gazebo), at 2nd and F Sts.
10am - Papa Bear
noon - Sour Cream
2pm - Eyes Anonymous
4pm - Scotch Wiggly
KSLG Stage at 2nd and C Sts
10am - The Malone
noon - Strix Vega
2pm – Magnum
Arcata 4th of July Jubilee with live music, arts and crafts, food, a kid’s area, fire truck rides, dunk tank, and farmer’s market
9:30am – Six Rivers Running Club 5K run
10am – Jenni Simpson
10:30am – Rhythmically Challenged
11am - Eyes Anonymous
12pm - Jesse Mills Band
12:30pm - Humboldt Crabs vs. Nevada Bighorns
1pm - Bandemonium
2pm - Bayou Swamis
3pm - Ukesperience
4pm - Samba Na Chuva and Bloco Firmeza
5:15pm - DJ Dub Cowboy
7pm - Humboldt Crabs vs. Nevada Bighorns
dark – Fireworks display over Arcata Community Center
Ferndale 4th of July Celebration
10am-noon : Ferndale Volunteer Firefighters free fire engine rides
noon : Independence Day parade
after parade : picnic with Hot dogs or burgers (including veggie burger option), potato salad, beans, ice cream. Hot dog meal, $4; burger meal, $6
3pm : Patriotic Musical Revue, Celebrate America, 4th of July show at the Ferndale Repertory Theatre with the Scotia Band and the Chameleon Singers
dark : Bear River Casino fireworks. Watch from the Ferndale Fairgrounds Grandstands
Annual Garberville/Redway Area Chamber of Commerce Family 4th of July Picnic and Fireworks event will take place at the Benbow Lake State Recreation Area from 8am until 10:30pm. There will be activities, food, fun and a fantastic fireworks show will conclude the day’s events.
The Chamber will have chicken legs and corn, Soroptimist will be providing chicken and veggies, Boosters will be selling sodas and many other groups will also be there providing treats for the crowd. Also beer, wine, and margaritas for those over 21. Glow sticks and LED merchandise for all ages.
Parking passes are $30 and available at the Chamber office. For those looking to avoid the parking situation a shuttle will be available from Garberville and Redway. Two shuttles will be making return trips after the show. The shuttle costs $2. Admission is $7 for adults, $3 for children under 10, toddlers under 2 get in free.
Children’s activities organized by Diane Lehman. Live music in the evening.
Within the State Parks Guidelines no pets, glass containers, fireworks, alcohol or drugs will be allowed in the park. Park Rangers, CDF, Local Fire Departments, Highway Patrol and other security will be on hand to insure this is a safe and secure family event.
