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.