50th Annual North Country Fair

The 50th Annual North Country Fair takes place on Saturday and Sunday, September 21 and 22, from 10 am to 6 pm at the Arcata Plaza. This free and family-friendly festival features almost 200 art and craft and food vendors, three music and entertainment stages, activities for kids, and a daily parade at 1 pm. Everyone is invited, but please, no pets!

The theme for this year’s fair is “Celebrating 50 years!” We are so happy to continue this community event another year. We are fundraising for a few art installations and additional funds for performing arts through Gofundme: https://gofund.me/05aa4acc

The North Country Fair has led the way in zero-waste event efforts, inspiring other events locally and regionally to join the reusable and refillable revolution. Each year, we divert more waste from the landfill, and we are working on systems to meet new goals! We ask that all attending help us by bringing your own pint cup for beer and a refillable bottle of water and refrain from bringing in waste from off-site. All items are sorted and weighed—so please take those disposable diapers, throwaway coffee cups, and plastic water bottles back home with you. Bring your reusable cups, but not your pups!

The All Species Parade, led by the Arcata Playhouse, will take place on Saturday. Dress up in your favorite animal, creature, or species costume and join in! The Annual Samba Parade, led by Samba da Alegria and Samba do Mar, will take place on Sunday at 1 p.m. and is always a highlight of the Fair. The weekend will showcase over 20 live local acts, including a full schedule of dancers and entertainers.

Farmer’s Market will still be held on Saturday. You can find the NCGA vendors in front of the co-op and along the street toward the Post Office.

The North Country Fair is brought to you by The Same Old People, a nonprofit group of community members dedicated to presenting this arts, crafts, and community-centered festival for years to come. For more information, visit www.northcountryfair.org.