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Local Events Arcata is home to a wide range of cultural, artistic, outdoors, and community events throughout the year. The Arcata Plaza, Humboldt State University, Arcata's easy access to other attractions on the north coast make Arcata a hub of activity with many exciting events and attractions. Known for its access to giant redwoods and amazing untouched coastline, Arcata draws nature loves from all around the world. Arcata is also home to some of the most creative artistic and cultural events to be found anywhere. For more information on events in the North Coast area please see related links. Events, 2008 August Concert  Eureka Summer Concert Series | June 12th to June 14th, 2008 The Eureka Summer Concerts take place every year from mid-June to mid-August. They are Free and open to the public -- Blankets & beach chairs & dancing encouraged. Phone:  707-442-9054 Homepage: http://www.redwoods.info/showrecord.asp?id=3775 Location: Eureka Boardwalk Cultural Event  Bigfoot Days | August 30th to September 1th, 2008 The largest celebration of the prehistoric-looking man-ape is an annual event that attracts visitors from all over Northern California and the world to learn about the past sightings of this man-like creature. Phone:  800-628-5156 Email: info@WillowCreekChamber.com Homepage: http://www.willowcreekchamber.com/ Location: Willow Creek Downtown Farmers Market  Farmer's Market | April 8th to November 23rd, 2008 North Coast Growers Assoc. Farmers' Market - Open Saturday's Arcata Plaza - 9:00am to 2:00pm. Live music from 10:00am to 1:00pm. Phone:  (707) 441-9999 Homepage: http://www.humfarm.org Location: Arcata Plaza Entertainment  Arts! Arcata | June 1th to June 1th, 2009 A monthly celebration of visual and performing arts, is held the second Friday of each month at more than 40 participating locations throughout Arcata Phone:  707-822-4500 Homepage: http://www.artsarcata.com/ Festival  Bridgefest - UFO Festival | August 16th to August 16th, 2008 The best time to visit Bridgeville is in August when the old bridge span swarms with flying saucers, extraterrestrials and curious humanoids for Bridgefest. Space Alien teams hoist homemade crafts over the bridge during the famed Flying Saucer Contest, earning points for everything from distance, accuracy, style and looks. Phone:  707-777-1775 Homepage: http://ruralbridgeville.com/bridgefest.htm Location: Bridgeville Community Center Bridgeville  Hops in Humboldt | August 23rd to August 23rd, 2008 The Fifth Annual Hops in Humboldt will take place Saturday, August 23, 2008 in Fortuna's Rohner Park. Hops in Humboldt will be held from 11 to 6 p.m. Phone:  707-725-9261 Email: fbid@sunnyfortuna.com Homepage: http://www.hopsinhumboldt.com Location: Rohner Park Park Street Fortuna, CA 95540  Organic Planet Festival | August 24th to August 24th, 2008 The Organic Planet Festival is northern California’s only organic festival –– where you’ll find great music, fantastic food, and kids' activities. And the best part is – it’s all organic or non-toxic! Phone:  707-445-5100 Email: info@organicplanetfestival.org Homepage: http://www.organicplanetfestival.org Location: Halvorsen Park (foot of L Street on the waterfront) Eureka, CA  Twelfth Annual Blues by the Bay | August 30th to August 31st, 2008 Come celebrate the 12th Anniversary of Blues by the Bay in beautiful Eureka, California at picturesque Halvorsen Park, located on Humboldt Bay. The incredible view from this bayside park will be the backdrop for a spectacular line up of world premier blues musicians. Food and beverage, art and craft vendors, and micro-brew beers from many local breweries will be available. Seating is first come first serve. Bring your blanket or low-back beach chair. Gates open at 9:30 AM with music starting at 10:30 AM. The festival ends by 7 PM each day so you still have time in the sun to explore Eureka’s wonderful Victorian buildings or the great Humboldt County coast line and redwood trees. So get the family together and come experience Blues by the Bay! Phone:  (707)445-3378 Homepage: http://www.bluesbythebay.org  Woofstock 2008 | September 7th to September 7th, 2008 Join us Sunday, September 7th at Halvorsen Park for the biggest canine event of the year! 100% of all funds raised go to support the adoption, spay/neuter & education programs of the Sequoia Humane Society. Spend the day in the sun with your canine companion-there will be Live Music, Local Vendors, Dog Contests, Food and Fine Brew. All ages are welcome! Phone:  (707) 442-1782 Email: humane@sequoiahumane.org Homepage: http://www.woofstock.org/ Location: Sequoia Humane Society