Eureka's 4th of July Festival

About the Campaign:

Eureka’s 4th of July Festival takes place along several blocks of Old Town. This year’s celebration will be bigger and more festive than ever, marking the 250th anniversary of American independence and the 170th anniversary of the City of Eureka.

The family-friendly festival features local vendors, food, crafts, kids’ activities, community booths, and live music on multiple stages throughout the day. The celebration continues into the evening with a fireworks show over Humboldt Bay at 10 p.m.

Eureka Main Street and the City of Eureka invites vendors, food trucks, artisans, and community organizations to apply for participation in Eureka’s 4th of July Festival, a large-scale, high-energy celebration in the heart of Old Town. This year’s event is especially significant as it commemorates both the 250th anniversary of the United States and the 170th anniversary of the City of Eureka, bringing an expanded, full-day experience filled with entertainment, activities, and community pride.

Event Details

Date: Saturday, July 4, 2026

Location: Old Town, Eureka

Time: 10am-5pm

Clarke Plaza at 3rd & E Street

10am-10:30am Humboldt Bay Fire Honor Guard Ceremony at Clarke Plaza

10:30am-3pm DJ Hello Carmello

10am-5pm Touch a Truck Zone (E Street between 2nd & 3rd Streets)

Dick Taylor Craft Chocolate Stage at 2nd & F Street (Gazebo)

10:30am - 12pm Young & Lovely

12:30pm - 1pm Humboldt Highlanders Pipe Band

1:00pm-1:15pm North Coast Dance & Main Stage Humboldt

1:15pm-2:45pm The Jimmie Lahman Band

3:00pm-5pm Bayou Swamis

Phatsy Kline’s Parlor Lounge Stage at 2nd & C Street

10:30am-12:15pm A Banjo Makes 3

12:30pm-1:45pm Frogbite

2:00pm-3:15pm Anna Hamilton and the Situation

3:30pm-5pm Buddy Reed and the Rip It Ups

Game & Activity Zone at 2nd & G Streets

10am-5pm Outdoor Games

11am-12pm Best Dressed Contest

12pm-1pm Pie Eating Contest

1pm-2pm Watermelon Eating Contest

2pm-3pm Arm Wrestling Contest

10am-5pm Horse & Carriage Rides near 2nd & G Street

Kids Zone at Game On Laser Tag and More at 1st and E Street

10am-5pm Kid’s Games and Bounce Houses

10am-5pm Pet a Mini Pony

10am-5pm Timber Heritage Association Speeder Car Rides at 1st & E Street

Madaket Plaza at the foot of C Street

10am-5pm Madaket Bay Cruises

5pm-9pm Dance Party with DJ Rad

Over Humboldt Bay – Best viewing along the waterfront

10pm Fireworks show!

Reminder, these festivities are all dog-free, smoke-free, alcohol-free, and outside/personal fireworks-free.