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June 2009 - June 2010 Calendar of Events
The Fortuna Business Improvement District helps with many different events held in Fortuna each year. New events are always in the works.
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Calendar in Brief
Click on an event to view more information or just scroll down to view all.
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2009 Events
Dec 03: Stongs Creek Plaza Open House
Dec 5, 12: Free Kids Movies
Dec 09: Christmas Home Tour
Dec 10: Redwood Village Open House
Dec 11: Electric Lighted Parade
Dec 11: Downtown Open House
Dec 13: Fortuna Christmas Music Festival
2010
March TBD: Daffodil Show
Apr 11: Easter Egg Hunt and Easter Basket Give Away
Apr 11: Spring Fling Carnival
May - Oct: Farmer's Market
June 05: Citywide Yard Sale
June 13: Art and Wine in the Park
July 12-18: Rodeo Week
July 16-18: Fortuna Rodeo
July 16: SOS Supply our Students ATV Giveaway
July 23-24: Redwood AutoXpo
Aug 28: Hops in Humboldt
Sep TBD: Fortuna Concert Series
Oct 02: 25th Apple Harvest Festival
Nov TBD: Downtown Holiday Preview
Nov 21: River Lodge Annual Craft Faire
Dec TBD: Stongs Creek Plaza Open House
Dec TBD: Christmas Home Tour
Dec TBD: Redwood Village Open House
Dec TBD: Electric Lighted Parade
Dec TBD: Downtown Open House
Dec TBD: Children’s Holiday Movies
Dec 12: Fortuna Christmas Music Festival
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December 03, 2009
Strongs Creek Plaza Open House
Come and see what Fortuna's newest shopping center has to offer. Santa will make an appearance and there will be a toy drive.
Strongs Creek Plaza, 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Admission Free
Information: Dianna Crow 707-725-9261 |
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December 09, 2009
Christmas Home Tour
Four homes, decorated for the holidays, are selected for this annual self guided tour. Four unique themes and four different homes every year.
Wednesday 1 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Locations to be announced
Admission $10
Information: Judy Sloma 707-726-9029
Information: Fortuna Chamber of Commerce 707-725-3959 |
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December 10, 2009
Redwood Village Open House
A lot is in the works for this one night event. We're anticipating giveaways, Santa, music, refreshments and more. Keep checking back for more information.
Redwood Village Shopping Center, 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Admission Free
Information: Dianna Crow 707-725-9261 |
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December 11, 2009
Electric Lighted Parade
Bundle up and watch the big rigs, floats and other vehicles decked out in festive lights. Leaves Redwood Village Shopping Center at 6:30. Travels through town to Downtown Fortuna. Entries will be displayed in the streets from 9th to 12th Street.
Friday starts 6:30 p.m.
Fortuna Boulevard and Main Street
Information: Fortuna Chamber of Commerce 707-725-3959 |
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December 11, 2009
Downtown Open House
Come home to Fortuna for the Holiday’s! Strolling musicians, activities, refreshments, and Santa & Mrs. Claus will make a stop and take photos with children.
Downtown Fortuna, 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Admission Free
Information: Fortuna Downtown Hotline 707-407-9494 |
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December 05, 12, 2009
Children’s Holiday Movies
Saturday, Dec. 5th: Monsters vs. Aliens
Saturday, Dec. 12th: Madagascar 2
Fortuna Theater
Admission Free
Information: Dianna Crow 707-725-9261
Fortuna businesses thank their customers with free children’s tickets for special holiday shows on Saturday. Tickets available at participating Fortuna businesses only:
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Ace Hardware
Akasha Bodysmith
Antique Depot
Arney's Tattoo
Baird Engineering
Burger King
Campton Heights Market
Chevron
Cobra and Butterfly Karate
Coldwell Six Rivers
Country Rose
Cowlicks
D'Amico Chiropractic
Dave’s 76
Dr. Olkin/Jones
Edward Jones
Eel Valley Tile and Stone
EPT
Family Foot Care
Ferndale Jewelers
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Fogg Chiropractic
Fortuna Art & Old Things
Fortuna Audio Concepts
Fortuna Motors
Fortuna Optometry
Gary Crivello’s Used Cars
Glamorous Boutique
Green's Pharmacy
Health Sport
Holiday Inn Express
Horizon
Humboldt Medical Group
Keith Demello CPA
Kerisa Elloway DDS
Landmark Real Estate
Les Schwab
Low's Furniture
Murray Motors
Northern Pacific
Prime Montessori School
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Rainbow Junction
Redwood Capital Bank
Redwood Internal Medicine
Redwood Pediatrics
Reel Videos
River Lodge
Rocha's Automotive
Shear Image (Formerly Elke’s)
Shotz
Spot Light
Starbucks
Stephanie's Salon
Strehl's Family Shoes
Umpqua Bank
Union 76-Riverwalk
UPS Store
US Cellular
Vacuum Hospital
Wendt Construction
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December 13, 2009
Fortuna Christmas Music Festival
A free day of music performed by nearly 400 musicians in a variety of ensembles, choirs and bands. An afternoon full of holiday music.
Sunday 12:30 p.m. - 6 p.m.
River Lodge
Admission Free
Information: Fortuna Chamber of Commerce 707-725-3959
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2010 Events |
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March TBD, 2010
Daffodil Show
Springtime in Humboldt County means daffodils.The 35th annual Daffodil Show features over than 600 varieties of the sunny flowers on display.This is one of three major daffodil shows in the state, drawing amateur growers and professional propagators from California and Oregon.
Fortuna River Lodge
Saturday 1 p.m.-5 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m.- 4 p.m.
Admission Free
Information: Janean Guest 725-2852 |
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April 3rd, 2010
Easter Egg Hunt and Easter Basket Give Away
Kids gather at Rohner Park for the annual Easter Egg Hunt. Dozens of lucky kids will find a plastic egg saying “you’ve won a basket!” They can walk downtown to pick up their baskets and play at the Spring Fling Carnival.
Saturday, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Rohner Park
Information: Downtown Hotline 407-9494
www.fortunadowntown.com
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April 3rd, 2010
Spring Fling Carnival
Immediately following the Easter Egg hunt at Rohner park, families can walk to downtown where a variety of games will be set up. Tickets are cheap at just 10 cents a piece. Each game is one ticket.
Main Street in Downtown Fortuna
Saturday, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Information: Downtown Hotline 407-9494
www.fortunadowntown.com
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May - October, 2010
Farmers Market
The community comes together weekly at the market. Farm fresh vegetables, plants, flowers, fresh breads, prepared foods, crafts and more.
Tuesdays 3 p.m. – 6 p.m.
10th and Main streets in downtown Fortuna
Information: Steven Roper 707-725-9371 |
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June 05, 2010
Citywide Yard Sale
Event centers in Downtown Fortuna with Main Street and side streets filled with sellers of antiques, collectibles and rummage. The rest of town gets into the act with yard and garage sales all over.
Saturday 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Downtown Fortuna
Admission Free
Information: Fortuna Chamber 725-3959 or Downtown Hotline 707-407-9494
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June 13, 2010
Art & Wine in the Park
A toast to local artists and winemakers! Hundreds of wines to taste, from local vintners and from around the world. A fine arts area and crafts market to browse and shop. Veterans of Foreign Wars cooks deep-pit barbecue next door. Sponsored by the Rotary Club of Fortuna.
Sunday 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Rohner Park
Admission Free, $10 per glass for tasting
Information: Tina Taylor 707-725-4057, Dianna Crow 707-725-9261 |
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July 12-18, 2010
Rodeo Week
A week of activities leading up to Fortuna’s Rodeo. Monday-Chili Cook off, Tuesday-Redwood Village kids games, Wednesday-Downtown street games, Thursday-Fireman’s games, Jr. Rodeo and carnival, Friday-Jr. Rodeo, Penny Scramble, and Family Night, Saturday-Rodeo, Parade, Dance, Sunday-Barbecue, Rodeo.
Monday through Sunday Various Locations
Admission Free at games/Charge for Rodeo and Barbecue
Information: Fortuna Chamber of Commerce 707-725-3959
www.FortunaRodeo.com |
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July 16-18, 2010
Fortuna Rodeo
The 88th running of the Fortuna Rodeo. Family fun and action inside the arena and out. Broncs and bulls, barbecues and barrels along with a carnival, parade, family night on Friday and the Cowboy Mixer and Dance Saturday.
Saturday and Sunday All Day
Rohner Park Rodeo Grounds
Admission charge for Rodeo and Barbecue
Information: Shannon McWhorter707-725-4465
www.FortunaRodeo.com |
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July 16 , 2010
S.O.S. Supply our Students ATV Giveaway
Join SOS for ATV night at the Fortuna Rodeo. They will be giving away an ATV and all proceeds will go toward supporting our local Fortuna schools.
Saturday, 12:00-3:00 p.m. time subject to change
Fortuna Rodeo Grounds, Rohner Park
Admission: TBD
Information: Elan Puno, Event Chair, Redwood Capital Bank 725-4723 |
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July 23-24, 2010
Redwood AutoXpo
Antique cars and hotrods, antique tractors and farm equipment are all highlights of this event. Don’t miss the cruise in Fortuna Friday night, followed by a sock-hop. Stay all weekend and catch the burnout contest Sunday afternoon.
Saturday and Sunday all day
Citywide: Rohner Park, Downtown, Redwood Village
Admission Free for spectators
Entry fee for participants
Information: 707-725-3916
www.RedwoodAutoXpo.com |
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August 28, 2010
Hops in Humboldt
It’s all about Beer! Over 30 micro brewers converge in Rohner Park for beer tasting. The charity event also features an eclectic music line-up, a crafts area, “beer games” and a people’s choice award.
Saturday, 11 a.m. - -6 p.m.
Admission $25advance/$30 day-of
Rohner Park
Information: Dianna Crow 707-725-9261
HopsinHumboldt.com |
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September TBD, 2010
Fortuna Concert Series Opening Gala
The start of Fortuna’s monthly concert series. A different musician or group each month on the Monday Club stage. Second Saturday of every month, September through May (excluding December).
Saturday, 8:00 p.m.
Monday Club, 610 Main Street
Information: Mary Frazer 707-725-3519 |
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October 02, 2010
25th Apple Harvest Festival
Enjoy the fruits of the fall harvest all over town at our five different venues. Free apple and cider tasting, the downtown street fair, kids fun at Redwood Village, variety sale and live music in Rohner Park.
Saturday 10 a.m.- -5 p.m.
Citywide: various locations
Admission Free
Information: Clif Clendenen 707-725-2123 or Dianna Crow 707-725-9261 |
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November TBD , 2010
Downtown Holiday Fall Preview
Do some pre holiday shopping at this craft fair in downtown Fortuna. There will be firepits to roast marshmallows and horse carriage rides for the kids.
Downtown Fortuna, Time TBD
Admission Free
Information: Fortuna Downtown Hotline 707-407-9494 |
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November 21, 2009
River Lodge Annual Craft Faire
Dinner and Auction
Saturday, 10 a.m to 4 p.m.
Fortuna River Lodge, 1800 Riverwalk Drive
Admission Free
Information: 707-725-7572 |
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December TBD, 2009
Strongs Creek Plaza Open House
Come and see what Fortuna's newest shopping center has to offer. Santa will make an appearance and there will be a toy drive.
Strongs Creek Plaza, 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Admission Free
Information: Dianna Crow 707-725-9261 |
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December TBD, 2009
Christmas Home Tour
Four homes, decorated for the holidays, are selected for this annual self guided tour. Four unique themes and four different homes every year.
Wednesday 1 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Locations to be announced
Admission $10
Information: Judy Sloma 707-726-9029
Information: Fortuna Chamber of Commerce 707-725-3959 |
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December TBD, 2009
Redwood Village Open House
A lot is in the works for this one night event. We're anticipating giveaways, Santa, music, refreshments and more. Keep checking back for more information.
Redwood Village Shopping Center, 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Admission Free
Information: Dianna Crow 707-725-9261 |
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December TBD, 2009
Electric Lighted Parade
Bundle up and watch the big rigs, floats and other vehicles decked out in festive lights. Leaves Redwood Village Shopping Center at 6:30. Travels through town to Downtown Fortuna. Entries will be displayed in the streets from 9th to 12th Street.
Friday starts 6:30 p.m.
Fortuna Boulevard and Main Street
Information: Fortuna Chamber of Commerce 707-725-3959 |
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December TBD , 2009
Downtown Open House
Come home to Fortuna for the Holiday’s! Strolling musicians, activities, refreshments, and Santa & Mrs. Claus will make a stop and take photos with children.
Downtown Fortuna, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Admission Free
Information: Fortuna Downtown Hotline 707-407-9494 |
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December TBD, 2009
Children’s Holiday Movies
Fortuna businesses thank their customers with free children’s tickets for special holiday shows on Saturday. Tickets available at participating Fortuna businesses only
Fortuna Theater
Admission Free
Information: Dianna Crow 707-725-9261 |
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December 12, 2009
Fortuna Christmas Music Festival
A free day of music performed by nearly 400 musicians in a variety of ensembles, choirs and bands. An afternoon full of holiday music.
Sunday 12:30 p.m. - 6 p.m.
River Lodge
Admission Free
Information: Fortuna Chamber of Commerce 707-725-3959 |
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