|
|
|
|
 |
Events and festivals for your redwood forest vacation abound with apple festivals, antique and collectible car shows, daffodil shows and more!
Annual events and festivals have long been a tradition in Fortuna, beginning with the rodeo over 70 years ago. There are three components which make up a successful festival or event: weather, people and facilities. Fortuna has all three…
 |
|
Fortuna Library Day : March 12, 2008
River Lodge
Admission: Free/$25 for dinner
Information: Jane DeHaan 725-2070
A fundraiser and book sale in support of fortuna's public library. |
 |
|
|
|
|
Daffodil Show : March 22-23, 2008
Springtime in Humboldt County means daffodils! The 33rd annual Daffodil Show features over 600 varieties of the sunny flowers on display. This is one of three major daffodil shows in the state, drawing amateur growers and professional propagators from California and Oregon.
|
|
|
|
|
|
Headwaters Forest Hikes : Weekends, May through second week of November
Information: Bureau of Land Management 707-825-2300
Guided three-mile hikes to view Headwaters Forest are available on weekends May through the second week of November, weather permitting. Reservations are required.
|
|
|
|
|
|
Farmer's Market : May - October, 2008 (only on Tuesday)
Fortuna's Certified Farmers' Market takes place every Tuesday at 10th and Main Streets from June to October. More than a market, this community event is from 3pm until closing. See friends, listen to live music, and shop for fresh produce, live plants, jellies, condiments, honey, smoked fish and much more.
|
|
|
|
|
|
City Wide Yard Sale : June 7 2008
It's the biggest sale of its kind in the history of Humboldt County. From Main Street to side streets the whole town is getting in on the act! |
|
|
|
|
|
Art & Wine in the Park : Sunday, June 8, 2008
A family event in Rohner Park with live music, artists and craftsmen, also wine and food samples.
|
|
|
|
|
|
Rodeo : July 14-20, 2008
Complete with Rodeo Queen and parade, this week-long family festival is the oldest and longest running annual rodeo on the north coast.
|
|
|
|
|
|
AutoXpo : Friday July 25-27, 2008
The Cruise, a popular parade of show cars, kicks off this 3 day event of arts and crafts exhibitors, antique show, antique farm equipment, and, of course, cars from all over the western states.
|
|
|
|
|
|
Hops In Humboldt : Saturday, August 23, 2008
Beer tastings, live music and home brew demos highlight this beer and brewing event in Rohner Park Apple Harvest Festival - Family fun day that includes an old fashioned downtown fair, a barbecue, live music, free apple cider and food tasting.
|
|
|
|
|
|
Fortuna Concert Series : September 2008-May 2009 (excluding December)
Beginning in September, a monthly concert series of local, national and international performers of classical, jazz, folk, ethnic, vocal, and instrumental music.
|
|
|
|
|
|
24th Apple Harvest Festival : Saturday, October 4, 2008
Held in October, this festival is a combination farm event, historical celebration and family fun day, featuring an old fashioned downtown fair, apple pie sales, a barbecue, free hayride transpotation and lots more!
|
|
|
|
|
|
Children's Holiday Movies : December 6, 13, 20, 2008
Fortuna Theater
Admission: Free
Information: Fortuna Business Improvement District 725-9261
Fortuna businesses thank their customers with free children's tickets for special holiday shows on Saturday. Tickets available at participating Fortuna businesses only. |
|
|
|
|
|
Redwood Village Open House : December 4, 2008
Redwood Village Shopping Center
Admission: Free
Information: Fortuna Chamber of Commerce 725-3959
Rides on an antique fire truck, live nativity scene, carollers, refreshments, a visit from Santa and giveaways make this a holiday night to remember. |
|
|
|
|
|
Christmas Home Tour : December 10, 2008
Locations to be announced
Time: 1 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Admission: $10.00
Information: Judy Sloma 726-9029
Information: Fortuna Chamber of Commerce 725-3959
Four homes, decorated for the holidays, are selected for this annual self guided tour. Four unique themes and four different homes every year. |
|
|
|
|
|
Electric Lighted Parade : December 12, 2008
Friday, starts at 6:30 p.m.
Fortuna boulevard and Main Street
Bundle up and watch the big rigs, floats and other vehicles decked out in festive lights. Leaves Redwood Village Shopping Center at 6:30 p.m. and travels through town to Downtown Fortuna. Entries will be displayed in the streets from 9th to 12th Streets. |
|
|
|
|
|
Downtown Open House : December 12, 2008
Downtown Fortuna
Admission: Free
Information: Fortuna Chamber of Commerce 725-3959
Come home to Fortuna for the holidays! Strolling musicians, activities, refreshments and Santa and Mrs. Claus will make a stop and take photos with children. |
|
|
|
|
|
Fortuna Christmas Music Festival : December 14, 2008
River Lodge
Time: 12:30 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: Free
Information: Fortuna Chamber of Commerce 725-3959
A free day of music performed by nearly 400 musicians in a variety of ensembles, choirs and bands. An afternoon full of holiday music. |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Back to the top of the page |
|
| Events and festivals for your redwood forest vacation abound with apple festivals, antique and collectible car shows, daffodil shows and more! |
|
|
|
|
 |
|
