July 4, 2026
About the Campaign
Eureka's 4th of July Festival
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.
Eureka Main Street
