Humboldt Folklife Society

We are Humboldt Folklife. We strive to support and celebrate local music and dance through festivals, dances, and workshops. 

2026 Humboldt Folklife Festival 7/21/26-7/25/26

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This activity is supported in part by the Ink People, the Humboldt Creative Alliance, and Humboldt County’s Measure J

buddy brown blues festival 8/15/26

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HFS Barn Dances

FRIDAYS:
MAY 8 (ARCATA VETS HALL)
JULY 24 (PRASCH HALL)

7PM-10PM

LYNDSEY BATTLE, CALLER

CIDERMILL, BAND

$10 MEMBERS/SENIORS/STUDENTS/VETS

$15 GENERAL

2026 membership drive

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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 Tote Bag!

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All photography provided by Joel Sonenshein, Andrew Geoff, Bob Doran, and Chuck Johnson.

The Humboldt Folklife Festival in Blue Lake, California. July 21, 2012. _____________________________________Show More ↓ Performances by The Dead Strings, Musaic, Mo and Morgan, Todd Krider, Lyndsey Battle, Lizzy and the Moonbeams, Gunsafe, Kindred Spirits, McKinleyville Choir, Good Company, Swami Love Child, Mo' Betta, Colin Vance, Cory Goldman, Blushin' Roulettes, Beatles Singalong, and The Trouble.