Humboldt County Fair

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  • Location: Humboldt County Fairgrounds
  • Address: 1250 5th Street
  • Ferndale, CA
  • Time: 12:00 PM to 9:00 PM
  • Price: Please see website
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One of California’s longest-running fairs, the Humboldt County Fair in historic Ferndale is small-town Americana at its best. This year’s theme is “Ribbons, Rides & Racing” and features six exciting days of horse racing on the weekends. With entertainment, carnival rides, fair food, handicrafts, art, livestock contests, horticulture, animals, and more, the Humboldt County Fair is fun for everyone!

Spend a day at the horse races, carnival rides and games and visit the exhibits. (Fair is closed August 26th & 27th)

Tuesday, August 21st  (Pre-Fair Opening Event For The Public)
Arts and Flower Preview Gala - Sponsored by the Ferndale Garden Club
Join us from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm at the Art Building and Flower House to preview the art and floral entries. $20

Racing both weekends!  8/24, 8/25 & 8/31, 9/1  Post fair Races 9/7, 9/8

Opening Day: 8/21
Chili Cook-off: 8/22
Junior Livestock Auction: 8/25
Sensory and ADA Day: 8/28
Kids Free Day: 8/29
Senior Free Admission Day: 8/30
Ladies Hat Day: 8/31
Veterans' Free Admission Day: 9/2

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