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 14, 2009 • Website

A fundraiser and book sale in support of Fortuna's public library.

Location: VFW Hall Admission: Free • For Information: Jane DeHaan 725-2070

Daffodil Spectacular : March 28-29, 2009 • Website

Springtime in Humboldt County means daffodils! The 34rd 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.

Saturday 1 p.m.-5 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. • Location: River Lodge • Admission Free • Information: Diane Keesee 707-725-2281

Headwaters Forest Hikes : Weekends, May through second week of November • Website

Guided three-mile hikes to view Headwaters Forest are available on weekends May through the second week of November, weather permitting. Reservations are required.

Information: Bureau of Land Management 707-825-2300

Farmer's Market : May - October, 2009 (only on Tuesday) • Website

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.