Annual Events

Spring

April

Egg Hunt 
Southern Humboldt Community Park

Artist of the Emerald Coast 
Annual showcase of local fine art, wine and music. www.mateel.org.

May

Avenue of the Giants Marathon 
Run through the biggest trees in the world. theave.org

Summer

June

Grasshopper Peak Run  
30K or 10.5 mile run through Humboldt Redwoods State Park, www.grasshopperpeakredwoodsrun.com.

Redwood Run 
An old-school biker party with motorcycles, music and wild times. www.redwoodrun.org.

Rodeo in the Redwoods and Rodeo Parade 

Summer Arts and Music Festival  
Touch a Truck A family-friendly outdoor event at Gyppo Ale Mill

July

4th of July Picnic & Fireworks at Benbow 
Picnic tables and barbecues on site, so bring your family and food to join in the celebration.

Northern Nights Music Festival

Roll on the Mattole 
A wildland firefighter challenge, vendor booths, kids area and live music to benefit the Honeydew Volunteer Fire Company. www.honeydewfire.com.

Gyppo Ale Mill ‘Pints for Nonprofits’

Fall

AUGUST -SEPTEMBER

SoHum Classic Car Show and Cruise
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Prairie Creek Redwoods Half Marathon and 5K 
Two runs through the beautiful redwoods. www.redwoodparksassociation.org

Humboldt Hills Hoedown 
Day-long festival of bluegrass, country and related genres of music, with a kids zone with games and activities, food, beer and wine. www.mateel.org.

Labor of Love Quilt Show

OCTOBER

Humboldt Redwoods Marathon
Take a run beneath Humboldt’s home-grown redwood canopy. Marathon, half marathon and 5K. www.redwoodsmarathon.org

Winter

DECEMBER

Winter Arts Faire 
Artisan booths, music, children’s storytelling, local food and drink and a visit from Santa. www.mateel.org.

Soroptimist Lighted Christmas Parade 
Trucks trimmed with bright lights roll through town. Garberville.

Gateway to the Redwood's Skating Rink
Downtown Garberville

Toys for Tots Run Toy Collection Drive
For area children, sponsored by Kiwanis Club of the Redwoods.

New Year’s Eve Gala at the Historic Benbow Inn 
Dinner, dancing, a Champagne toast at midnight and fireworks. 707-923-2124.

Spring Through Fall

Southern Humboldt Farmers Markets

Miranda Farmers Market
Every Tuesday from 2-6 p.m.
May through October.
Miranda Gardens Resort

Shelter Cove Farmers Market 
Every Tuesday from 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
May through October, (707) 986-7229
Downtown Shelter Cove

Southern Humboldt Farmers Market 
Every Friday from 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
May through mid-November
Garberville Town Square