Humboldt Folklife Society
We are Humboldt Folklife. We strive to support and celebrate local music and dance through festivals, dances, and workshops.
2026 Buddy Brown Blues Festival
*All artwork by Carissa Pinnell
DELL’ARTE, BLUE LAKE
NO DOGS ALLOWED
NO OUTSIDE ALCOHOL ALLOWED
Saturday August 15th
11a, $15 General, $12 HFS Members, $5 Kids
BBQ by Sammy's BBQ & Catering
Adult beverages/sodas available for purchase
11a The Blue 2
12:15p Anna & the Situation
1:30p Buddy Reed and th' Rip it Ups
2:45p Big8
4:00p The Uptown Kings
5:15p The Mojovators
TICKETS ON SALE NOW!
HFS Barn Dances
FRIDAYS AT ARCATA VET’S HALL:
9/4
10/23
11/13
12/4
2026 membership drive
Become a member today!
Membership gives Folklife the funds to do great things. Members receive discounts on tickets for all HFS co-sponsored events as well as both summer festivals. Renew or join now and get access to pre-sale tickets for the Folklife and Buddy Brown Blues festivals two weeks before the general public, plus get a free Humboldt Folklife Society Mug!
All photography provided by Joel Sonenshein, Andrew Geoff, Bob Doran, and Chuck Johnson.
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