# Festivals in Arcata | Cultural Events & Fairs

- **Subtitle**: Explore upcoming festivals in  Arcata. Discover cultural celebrations, street fairs and seasonal events happening across the city. Join the festivities.
- **Category**: Festivals
- **Type**: category

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## About

The best things to do in the world include attending top-notch festivals in [CITY]. Be it a rocking music festival or scrumptious food festival in [CITY], you will have a gala time of your life with a few of your close friends or your family. With the best of fun, entertainment, and food, the experience in festivals lets the enthusiasts immerse in the local culture and vibe. Ranging from the biggest outdoor beach parties to crazy music festivals, the festivals fall under various categories to suit everybody’s tastes. If you are looking for the best events and festivals in [CITY] listed on one platform - we have you covered.

Immerse yourself in the mega dance festivals, electrifying music festivals, theatre & film festivals, quirky local festivals and more with us!

## Festivals Events in Arcata

- **Event Name**: Kinetic Grand Championship
  - **Description**: Now in its 57th year, this legendary North Coast tradition returns Memorial Day Weekend for three days of gloriously unhinged human-powered sculpture racing across 50+ miles of beaches, roads, & waterways, from Arcata to Ferndale. 

More than a race,
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 2
  - **Date**: Sat May 23 2026 at 12:00 pm – Mon May 25 2026 at 05:00 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/arcata/kinetic-grand-championship/200029933675359
  - **Venue**: Arcata Plaza
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  - **Categories**: sports, memorial-day, volunteering
- **Event Name**: 4th of July Jubilee on the Plaza
  - **Description**: Join us for the 4th of July Jubilee on the Plaza!
If you are interested in vending, please fill out this form!
https://forms.gle/1VbcABbBpwPg8aeU6
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 245
  - **Date**: Sat Jul 04 2026 at 11:00 am – Sat Jul 04 2026 at 04:00 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/arcata/4th-of-july-jubilee-on-the-plaza/200029910883739
  - **Venue**: Arcata Plaza
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  - **Categories**: fourth-of-july
- **Event Name**: Mermaids @ Arcata Oyster Festival
  - **Description**: *NOT a Mendocino Mermaids sponsored event*

Sat Jun 13 — Arcata Oyster Festival
https://www.oysterfestival.org/

Arcata Plaza, 700 9th St, Arcata, CA 95521.
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 13
  - **Date**: Sat Jun 13 2026 at 09:00 am – Sat Jun 13 2026 at 05:00 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/arcata/mermaids-arcata-oyster-festival/200029853095710
  - **Venue**: Arcata Plaza
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  - **Categories**: festivals
- **Event Name**: Cannifest 2026
  - **Description**: CANNIFEST 2026: Back to the Roots
September 12–13, 2026 | Arcata Ball Park | Arcata, CA

Cannifest returns to Arcata for a two-day, community-driven festival experience. From the high-energy Main Stage to the Unity Stage, comedy and art lounges, education
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 414
  - **Date**: Sat Sep 12 2026 at 10:00 am – Sun Sep 13 2026 at 10:00 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/arcata/cannifest-2026/200029879337855
  - **Venue**: Arcata Ball Park
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  - **Categories**: festivals, art, comedy
- **Event Name**: Arcata Fairy Festival 2026 - Tidal Dreams
  - **Description**: Arcata Fairy Festival 2026: Sunday, June 28 at Arcata Plaza. Save the date! More details will be coming soon, and before you know it we'll be inviting artists, dreamers, sponsors, collaborators. Our theme: Tidal Dreams :-)
Message us or email arcatafairyf
  - **Interested Audience**:
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  - **Date**: Sun Jun 28 2026 at 11:00 am – Sun Jun 28 2026 at 06:00 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/arcata/arcata-fairy-festival-2026-tidal-dreams/200029218913905
  - **Venue**: Arcata Plaza
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  - **Categories**: festivals, art
- **Event Name**: WEEK TWO - 2026 Short Play Festival
  - **Description**: Week Two of EXIT Theatre's 2026 Short Play Festival presenting six original plays of 15 minutes or less.About this EventWeek Two of EXIT Theatre's 2026 Short Play Festival presents six original short plays.
  - **Date**: Thu Jun 25 2026 at 07:00 pm – Sat Jun 27 2026 at 09:00 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/arcata/week-two-2026-short-play-festival/100001987719962917
  - **Venue**: EXIT Theatre Arcata
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  - **Price**: USD 18 to 29
  - **Categories**: festivals, art, theatre, sports, meetups, dog
- **Event Name**: Oyster Fest Kick Off Party
  - **Description**: Join us for the Oyster Fest Kick-Off party!
The LFO crew will be DJing, North Bay shellfish will be serving oysters, The Pub will have a great selection of food, there will be raffle prizes, Oyster Fest merch for sale and more!
$10 for Non-Members and $20
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 61
  - **Date**: Thu Jun 04 2026 at 05:30 pm – Thu Jun 04 2026 at 07:30 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/arcata/oyster-fest-kick-off-party/200030032187951
  - **Venue**: The Pub at The Creamery
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  - **Categories**: festivals, parties, entertainment
- **Event Name**: Friday Night Market - Arcata
  - **Description**: We rocking and rolling the Arcata Friday Night Market!
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 19
  - **Date**: Fri Aug 28 2026 at 06:00 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/arcata/friday-night-market-arcata/200029897746905
  - **Venue**: Arcata, CA
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  - **Categories**: night-markets
- **Event Name**: WEEK ONE - 2026 Short Play Festival
  - **Description**: Week One of EXIT Theatre's 2026 Short Play Festival presenting six original plays of 15 minutes or less.About this EventWeek One of EXIT Theatre's 2026 Short Play Festival presents six original short plays.
  - **Date**: Thu Jun 18 2026 at 07:00 pm – Sat Jun 20 2026 at 09:00 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/arcata/week-one-2026-short-play-festival/100001987718869647
  - **Venue**: EXIT Theatre Arcata
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  - **Price**: USD 18 to 29
  - **Categories**: Festivals, Art, Theatre, Entertainment, Meetups, Sports, health-wellness
- **Event Name**: Portuguese Holy Ghost Festival 2026
  - **Description**: Please join us in celebrating the annual Holy Ghost Festival with the Portuguese Community.About this EventPlease join us in celebrating the annual Holy Ghost Festival with the Portguese Community. The celebration will be
  - **Date**: Fri May 29 2026 at 05:30 pm – Sun May 31 2026 at 04:00 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/arcata/portuguese-holy-ghost-festival-2026/100001989305712938
  - **Venue**: 1285 11th St
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  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: Festivals
- **Event Name**: The 36th Annual Arcata Bay Oyster Festival
  - **Description**: See you in 2026!!
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 1107
  - **Date**: Sat Jun 13 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat Jun 13 2026 at 05:00 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/arcata/the-36th-annual-arcata-bay-oyster-festival/200028440088737
  - **Venue**: Arcata Plaza
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  - **Categories**: festivals

## Trending Events in Arcata

- **Event Name**: Kinetic Grand Championship
  - **Description**: Now in its 57th year, this legendary North Coast tradition returns Memorial Day Weekend for three days of gloriously unhinged human-powered sculpture racing across 50+ miles of beaches, roads, & waterways, from Arcata to Ferndale. 

More than a race,
  - **Venue**: Arcata Plaza
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- **Event Name**: 4th of July Jubilee on the Plaza
  - **Description**: Join us for the 4th of July Jubilee on the Plaza!
If you are interested in vending, please fill out this form!
https://forms.gle/1VbcABbBpwPg8aeU6
  - **Venue**: Arcata Plaza
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- **Event Name**: Mermaids @ Arcata Oyster Festival
  - **Description**: *NOT a Mendocino Mermaids sponsored event*

Sat Jun 13 — Arcata Oyster Festival
https://www.oysterfestival.org/

Arcata Plaza, 700 9th St, Arcata, CA 95521.
  - **Venue**: Arcata Plaza
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- **Event Name**: Nef The Pharaoh in Arcata
  - **Description**: 🎤 Catch Nef The Pharaoh Live at Humboldt Brews on Sunday, May 17, 2026! 🎤
Ready to experience the night of your life? Nef The Pharaoh is bringing their infectious energy and hit songs like Big Tymin, Bling B
  - **Venue**: Humboldt Brews
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- **Event Name**: Cannifest 2026
  - **Description**: CANNIFEST 2026: Back to the Roots
September 12–13, 2026 | Arcata Ball Park | Arcata, CA

Cannifest returns to Arcata for a two-day, community-driven festival experience. From the high-energy Main Stage to the Unity Stage, comedy and art lounges, education
  - **Venue**: Arcata Ball Park
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- **Event Name**: Nef the Pharaoh - What is You Saying Tour (Arcata, CA)
  - **Description**: Bay Area artist Nef the Pharaoh is bringing his "What is You Saying" Tour to Arcata on May 17th!About this Event'What is You Saying' Official TourMay 17 @ Humboldt BrewsDoors Open @ 8:00 PMThis is a 21+
  - **Venue**: Humboldt Brews LLC *UNDER NEW OWNERSHIP*
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- **Event Name**: Kitchen Dwellers in Arcata
  - **Description**: 🎶 Don't Miss Kitchen Dwellers Live in Arcata on Friday, June 26, 2026! 🎶
Are you ready to experience Kitchen Dwellers like never before? With chart-topping hits like Gypsy, Mountain and Visions of Mohr and 36K+ devo
  - **Venue**: Humboldt Brews
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- **Event Name**: The Last Night of Cabaret!
  - **Description**: Wild Nights productions and Selma Angelina present a night of classic cabaret at The Basement, Arcata.About this EventThe Last Night of Cabaret!Wild Nights productions and Selma Angelina pre
  - **Venue**: The Basement, Arcata
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- **Event Name**: Agent Orange, The Drowns in Arcata
  - **Description**: 🎶 Don't Miss this Out! Agent Orange is Live at TBA on Saturday, June 13, 2026! 🎶
This is your moment. Agent Orange is hitting TBA on Saturday, June 13, 2026, and with chart-topping hits like
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Festivals events in Arcata?
  - **A:** Kinetic Grand Championship (Sat May 23 2026 at 12:00 pm at Arcata Plaza), 4th of July Jubilee on the Plaza (Sat Jul 04 2026 at 11:00 am at Arcata Plaza), Mermaids @ Arcata Oyster Festival (Sat Jun 13 2026 at 09:00 am at Arcata Plaza), Cannifest 2026 (Sat Sep 12 2026 at 10:00 am at Arcata Ball Park), Arcata Fairy Festival 2026 - Tidal Dreams (Sun Jun 28 2026 at 11:00 am at Arcata Plaza).
- **Q**: What are the top free Festivals events in Arcata?
  - **A:** Portuguese Holy Ghost Festival 2026 (Fri May 29 2026 at 05:30 pm at 1285 11th St).
- **Q**: What Festivals events are happening in Arcata in May 2026?
  - **A:** Kinetic Grand Championship (Sat May 23 2026 at 12:00 pm at Arcata Plaza), Portuguese Holy Ghost Festival 2026 (Fri May 29 2026 at 05:30 pm at 1285 11th St).
- **Q**: How can I find Festivals events in Arcata?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Festivals events in Arcata on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for Festivals events in Arcata?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for Festivals events in Arcata?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Festivals events in Arcata include Arcata Plaza, Arcata Ball Park, EXIT Theatre Arcata.
- **Q**: What is the price range for Festivals events in Arcata?
  - **A:** Prices for Festivals events in Arcata range from USD 18 to USD 29. Many events also offer free entry.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Festivals events in Arcata?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Festivals events in Arcata include Kinetic Universe, Arcata Chamber of Commerce, LimaSierra Mims.
- **Q**: Are there any online Festivals events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many Festivals events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new Festivals events in Arcata?
  - **A:** Follow the Festivals category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Festivals events are listed in Arcata.

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