Sparkling Light Spectacular
“On December nights this holiday season, the Humboldt County Fairgrounds will transform into a magical realm of warmth and wonder.”
Wine Tasting Seminar @ Sitka
“Presented by local Wine Educator Pam Long, we'll sip and savor a flight of four wines.”
Ferndale Library Movie Night
Head to Ferndale Library on select Friday nights for their winter movie series!
‘A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder’ @ Ferndale Rep
Ferndale Repertory Theatre presents “A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder” Jan. 31-Feb. 23, 2025.
Steve Poltz @ The Old Steeple
Poltz is renowned as a festival favorite everywhere from Bluesfest in Byron Bay to High Sierra Music Festival in California to Telluride Bluegrass Festival in Colorado.
John Reischman & The Jaybirds @ The Old Steeple
Like the powerful mandolinist and composer at its helm, John Reischman and the Jaybirds fashion a stylish take on bluegrass that seamlessly blends original songs and instrumentals with Appalachian old-time music for a truly unique band sound. Now in their 20th year, with seven acclaimed albums and two Juno nominations, the Jaybirds are simultaneously innovative and unadorned, sophisticated and stripped-down, happily old-fashioned and 21st-century contemporary.
Alash Ensemble @ The Old Steeple
Alash are masters of Tuvan throat singing, a remarkable technique for singing multiple pitches at the same time. Masters of traditional Tuvan instruments as well as the art of throat singing, Alash are deeply committed to traditional Tuvan music and culture. At the same time, they are fans of western music. Believing that traditional music must constantly evolve, the musicians subtly infuse their songs with western elements, creating their own unique style that is fresh and new, yet true to their Tuvan musical heritage.
‘Steel Magnolias’ @ Ferndale Rep
Ferndale Repertory Theatre presents “Steel Magnolias” March 28-April 20, 2025.
Early James @ The Old Steeple
Like that first quartet of recordings, Medium Raw lives up to its name, presenting its brace of smart, playful, and often fiercely rocking original songs to intimate life with a stunningly vital sound that thrives on its lived-in real-world ambiance.
‘9 to 5’ @ Ferndale Rep
May 30 - June 22, 2025
Music and Lyrics by Dolly Parton
Book by Patricia Resnick9 to 5 The Musical, with music and lyrics by Dolly Parton and book by Patricia Resnick, is based on the seminal 1980 hit movie. Set in the late 1970s. this hilarious story of friendship and revenge in the Rolodex era is outrageous, thought-provoking and even a little romantic.
Pushed to the boiling point, three female coworkers concoct a plan to get even with the sexist, egotistical, lying, hypocritical bigot they call their boss. In a hilarious turn of events, Violet, Judy and Doralee live out their wildest fantasy – giving their boss the boot! While Hart remains "otherwise engaged," the women give their workplace a dream makeover, taking control of the company that had always kept them down. Hey, a girl can scheme, can't she?
Performances Friday & Saturday 7:30 PM & Sun 2:00 PM
“9 to 5” replaces “The Music Man” (scheduling conflict) in the Rep’s 2024-2025 season.
Live Christmas Music on Main Street
Come enjoy live Christmas carols performed on Ferndale’s Main Street throughout the holiday season, as you shop, dine, stay and play in the Victorian Village.
Ferndale Library Movie Night
Head to Ferndale Library on select Friday nights for their winter movie series!
Meet the Wine Maker @ Sitka
“Come taste your new favorite wine for the holidays and beyond.”
Blood Drive
The Northern California Community Blood Bank presents a community blood drive at Humboldt’s Hometown Store.
32nd Annual Christmas Lighted Tractor Parade
Holiday scenes on decorated tractors and tractor-drawn wagons parade up Main Street.
Polenta & Stew Dinner
Prepared by the Vevoda family. Proceeds benefit the Assumption Catholic Church.
Night at the Museum With Music
Check out our new displays, and enjoy some music along the way!
Live Christmas Music on Main Street
Come enjoy live Christmas carols performed on Ferndale’s Main Street throughout the holiday season, as you shop, dine, stay and play in the Victorian Village.
Santa Meet & Greet
“This is a calm event for families with children on the spectrum to attend.”
Ferndale Library Movie Night
Head to Ferndale Library on select Friday nights for their winter movie series!
Randy Cordeiro Solo Acoustic Holiday Concert
“Humboldt County native and nationally celebrated performer Randy Cordeiro will light up the season with an intimate solo acoustic concert at The Old Steeple.”
Live Christmas Music on Main Street
Come enjoy live Christmas carols performed on Ferndale’s Main Street throughout the holiday season, as you shop, dine, stay and play in the Victorian Village.
Hospitality Night
Main Street merchants stay open late the first Friday in December to serve up holiday cheer to patrons.
Lighting of America’s Tallest Living Christmas Tree
The whole town turns out for a tree lighting ceremony to rekindle the Christmas spirit, then gathers over free cookies and cocoa, in this Ferndale tradition since 1934.
Portuguese Linguica & Beans Dinner
Annual linguica and beans dinner featuring great food and friendliness on tree lighting night.
‘Cinderella’ @ Ferndale Rep
Ferndale Repertory Theatre presents “Cinderella” Nov. 22-Dec. 22, 2024.
Holiday Wine Tasting
“Flor D' Luna owners and winemakers Sonja and Jason will be pouring tastings of unique wine selections for the upcoming celebrations.”
Sean Lang’s Mask-Making Circus @ Ferndale Library
Join Humboldt Literacy Project and Humboldt County Library for a special free event for children and families in Eureka and in the Eel River Valley. Join Sean Lang in Masks and Mask making! Learn how masks tell stories and how to tell your own story! Mask maker and physical theater artist Sean Lang is a Dell Arte’ graduate who will introduce some of his characters born out of the art of the Mask and then will guide participants in making a paper plate mask. Through play everyone will discover the character each mask will become!
Sitka Wine Lounge Ribbon Cutting
Come celebrate the grand opening of Ferndale’s new wine lounge!
Laurie Lewis & The Right Hands @ The Old Steeple
For nearly four decades, Laurie Lewis has gathered fans and honors for her powerful and emotive voice and her versatile, dynamic songwriting.
Willie Watson @ The Old Steeple
Within months of a foundational 1997 rendezvous, he met the musicians with whom he’d soon start Old Crow Medicine Show.
Particle Kid w/The Stevenson Ranch Davidians @ The Old Steeple
Stay tuned for more info.
Ferndale Library Movie Nights: ‘Corpse Bride’
Popcorn & M&Ms provided while supplies last.