Land, free. Home, brave. There will be hot dogs.
Old Town Eureka
/ 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
/ Free
The festival spans five city blocks along Second Street. Vendor booths will feature a wide variety of foods, crafts, commercial items, fine art and community groups getting the word out about their organizations. Live music will be featured on three stages.
442-9054 /
amanda@eurekamainstreet.org /
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Arcata Plaza
/ 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Come celebrate 4th of July with us (and many other wonderful musical acts) on the Arcata Plaza! Enjoy musical performances from The Undercovers, Lyndsey Battle, Stevie Culture & the Irie Rockers, Conman Bolo, and Community African Dance & Drum Arcata!
822-3619 /
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The Historic Eagle House
/ 11 a.m.-11 p.m.
All day celebration. Street barbecue. Music from The Yokels at 5 p.m.
444-3344 /
specialevents.eaglehouse@gmail.com /
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Main Street, Ferndale
/ noon
Celebrate independence with good old-fashioned family fun in Ferndale! Stay for Ferndale's 4th of July Parade featuring cool cars, kazoos and the crazy antics of the local lawnmower brigade on historic Main Street at noon!
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Arcata Ball Park
/ 2:30 p.m.
/ $9
/ $4 under 12
/ $6 students/seniors
Your hometown heroes whoop up on some other lesser team. Peanuts, crackerjacks, etc.
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Madaket Plaza
/ 6 p.m.
This week featuring funk band Clean Sweep. The Eureka Summer Concerts Series is celebrating its 21st season! The concerts are free to the public Thursdays from 6 to 8 p.m.
442-9054 /
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Benbow Lake State Rec. Area
/ 9:30 p.m.
17th annual event. Picnic tables and barbecues on site, so bring your family and food to join in the celebration. Fireworks approximately at 9:30 p.m.
Henderson Center
/ 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
/ Free
Freshen up your week and celebrate the bounty of fresh, Humboldt-grown food and plants at the Henderson Center farmers’ market on F Street!
441-9999 /
info@northcoastgrowersassociation.org /
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See Event Description
/ noon-10 p.m.
/ Free
Are you looking for a safe family friendly place to celebrate Independence Day? The Gyppo Ale has got you covered with a full week of events scheduled.
986-7700 /
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Gyppo Ale Mill
/ 2-10 p.m.
/ Free
Kick the holiday weekend off with some good vibes and join us on the beer garden stage as we welcome, count them, THREE bands!
986-7700 /
family@gyppo.com /
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Eureka Natural Foods, McKinleyville
/ 3:30-6:30 p.m.
/ Free
Visit the McKinleyville Farmers' Market to purchase the freshest Humboldt-County-Grown and GMO-free produce along with plants, meats and other wonderful products.
441-9999 /
info@northcoastgrowersassociation.org /
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/ 4:30-7:30 p.m.
/ Free
The perfect spot to beat the heat while you freshen up your week. Stop by on your way back from the river to enjoy farm fresh, locally grown, and GMO-Free fruit and veggies, wine, prepared food and more.
441-9999 /
info@northcoastgrowersassociation.org /
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Lighthouse Grill
/ 5-8 p.m.
/ Free
Band O Loko bring thier homegrown originals to The Lighthouse Grill.
444-8946 /
donsneighbor@yahoo.com /
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Humboldt Cider Company Tap Room
/ 5-8 p.m.
/ Free
We'd love to celebrate the holiday with you! Grab a drink and take a listen to live acoustic music from the No Big Deal duo!
497-6320 /
maricela@humboldtcidercompany.com /
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Moose Lodge
/ 6:15 p.m.
/ $8
Muggins! Get your weekly crib on.
444-3161 /
Arcata Community Center
/ 7 p.m.
Sing your favorite folk, rock and pop songs with leader Joel Sonenshein. Songbooks provided, just bring your voice.
Phatsy Kline's Parlor Lounge
/ 7:30 p.m.
Fraktal Productions and The Historic Eagle House present Laidback Lounge every Thursday featuring local DJs playing jazz, soul, funk, Latin and more.
444-3344 /
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Sidelines
/ 9:30 p.m.
/ 21+
Hip hop krunkage for your butt.
822-0919 /