4th of July Festival 2022 by North Coast Journal

EUREKA MAIN STREET

JULY FESTIVAL

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OVER 40 YEARS

of 4th of July Celebrations in Old Town Eureka The first 4th of July Street Fair would have started sometime in the 1970s. At one-point former council woman Bonnie Gool, was involved in the event. Former Mayor Nancy Flemming reflects on why she originally became involved. It was 1982, and she was the president of the North of Fourth Association. The Festival had degraded and lacked organization. Vendors were setting up in the doorways of shops, interrupting business for any of the shop owners who wanted to be open on the holiday. Working with the city manager she was able to file the permit to take over the responsibility of managing the Festival Brooke Exley, and Flemming, working together transformed the festival into what we see today. Exeley oversaw booths, and began adding food vendors, and crafts booths. She also booked all the bands. Flemming took on the job of permitting, and the non-musical entertainment. There were Coast Guard demonstrations, parachute jumpers, a children’s teddy bear parade, kids’ activities, and more. Copies of the Constitution and American flags were handed out to all the children attending. For several years Bon Boniere sponsored an ice-cream carving contest, using their homemade ice-cream. Sculptors like Hobart Brown demonstrated their artistic ability. Flemming was also a catalyst for why we have fireworks over Humboldt Bay. In 1984 the first fireworks were launched from the end of Woodley Island. She says it was such a popular place to view the

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fireworks, that the next year they began staging on a barge in the Bay. 34 years later they are still shot over the Bay from a barge. In 1987 Flemming and former councilman Mike Jones, who was General Manager of KEKA Radio in Downtown, partnered to fund raise and include patriotic music with the fireworks. Sound Advice provided giant speakers for music, and Flemming and Jones broadcast from her dock on the Bay. She also hosted a BBQ and Madaket ride for the top fireworks donors. Fireworks continue today because Rob and former councilwoman Cherie Arkley generously underwrote them for several years, through 2006. In 2007, Jones, with his patriotic spirit stepped up and was the City’s key fundraiser through 2018. This year he still grew his beard out, and will don his red, white and blue tux, complete with hat and tails, and serves as Eureka Main Street’s official mascot at the Festival. After Flemming was elected Mayor in 1990. While she still stayed involved with Exeley, her duties kept her too busy. Exeley continued to manage the 4th of July Street Festival, until 2001. She handed the reins to Eureka Main Street, and the festival has been under their care ever since. It is now referred to as Eureka Main Street 4th of July Festival, however, most still call it Old Town 4th of July Festival. It will always be a labor of love, celebrating the birth of our Nation with a family friendly festival, culminating with the fireworks over the Bay.

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In The Ritz Building We’re back with a bang, for the 4th of July weekend! Downtown and Old Town Eureka will be bustling with activity all weekend long! Kick off the fun on Thursday, June 30th is the Eureka Summer Concert Series brought to you by Coast Central Credit Union, Bicoastal Media, Eureka Main Street and the City of Eureka. This week’s concert features classic rock music by Beatz Werkin at Madaket Plaza from 6-8 pm. The concerts are free and fun for all ages! Friday Night Markets, hosted by Humboldt Made, returns for the first time in two years on Friday, July 1st from 5:30-8:30pm on 2nd and E streets in Old Town Eureka, including: artists, makers, farmers, food, and drinks. Dance the night away to music by Blue Rhythm review and the Bayou Swamis. The festive atmosphere continues on Saturday, July 2nd with the 6th Annual Skateboard Art Fundraiser at Clarke Plaza from 4-9pm . This event is co-hosted by Humboldt Skate Lab, The Epitome gallery and The Madrone Taphouse. Come out to skate, eat, drink, and listen to music by DJ Goldylocks. You can also view some amazing art, including live art by DMISE, buy a board, or just hang out and support!

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After attending the skateboard art fundraiser, you can check out more incredible art at First Saturday Night Arts Alive from 6-9 pm. Stroll around downtown and old town to experience great art, music, shopping and dining at your favorite local businesses! Rest up on Sunday because Monday, July 4th will be fun from sun up until well after the sun goes down! Bring the family down to old town to celebrate at the 4th of July Festival from 10-5pm where there will be two stages featuring a variety of local bands, including: Band O Loko, The Jimmie Lahman Band, Canary and the Vamp, The Moondots, Widdershins, John David Young Conspiracy, Lizzy and the Moonbeams, Main Stage Youth Performers, Humboldt Highlanders Pipe Band and The Scotia Band. There will also be food, craft and information booths, Speeder Car Rides, Madaket Bay Cruises and don’t forget the fabulous shops and restaurants too! Then settle in along the waterfront to watch the spectacular fireworks show over Humboldt Bay at 10 pm! We can’t wait to see you again! For more information follow eureka main street on facebook and instagram or visit eurekamainstreet.org.

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LIVE MUSIC

4th of July Festival The 4th of July Festival features two stages with live music. The Eureka Main Street stage is located at the Gazebo (2nd & F Streets) and the Mantova’s Two Street Music Stage is located at 2nd & C Street). The Scotia Band will also perform at Clarke Plaza (3rd & E Streets). We take pride in showcasing local bands for the event and encourage you to come enjoy the music! BAND O LOKO Take and musical journey with Band O Loko. Songwriter Kevin Held combines stories of life with his words, and melodies from his fingers on the keyboard. Sharing the stage with songwriter Tim Bonow on guitar and Josh Patterson on the drums, they create music of their own and share favorites from others. Check out www.bandoloko.net for free downloads, videos and more.

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MAIN STAGE YOUNG PERFORMERS COMPANY Developed in 2014, Main Stage Young Performers Company is a dynamic performing arts company composed of local youth artists ages 7-17. The company takes on a variety of projects from appearing at community events, to piloting new musical works. The Young Performers Company also serves as the youth musical

theatre training company for Main Stage Humboldt. These dedicated young artists study and perform alongside professional theatre artists in the Arkley Center season annually. HUMBOLDT HIGHLANDERS PIPE BAND Humboldt Highlanders Pipe Band performs regularly in the community at festivals, fairs, public ceremonies, weddings and memorials.

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THE MOONDOTS

CANARY AND THE VAMP Photo by Dave Woody THE JIMMIE LAHMAN BAND The Jimmie Lahman Band plays a mixture of Blues, Swing, Funk and Rock. We add original songs that fit the genre. Great for dancing. The Jimmie Lahman Band members are from Eureka, Arcata, and Westhaven. Jim Lahman, the founder of the band, plays guitar and sings, Justin Hoopes is the drummer, Alex Kantner is the bassist and Ron Perry plays harmonica. We have a female vocalist, Nan Voss. CANARY AND THE VAMP Channeling the voices of the Tin Pan Alley Song book, Beverly Twist from Belles of the Levee joins forces with Absynth Quartet’s guitarist Ryan Roberts and bassist/vocalist John Ludington. “With the addition of Aleister Paige on pedal steel, the sound has never been better.”-Collin Yeo, North Coast Journal. Twist periodically switches from rhythm guitarist to banjolele, trumpet and melodica. Roberts plays a self made o-hole guitar traditionally played in jazz manouche fashion, a style made popular by early jazz guitarist, Django Reinhardt. Ludington holds down the upright bass whilst singing close harmonies with Twist. With a mix of ‘20s and ‘30s vaudevillian style, Brazilian jazz and country swing, Canary’s sound is bound to excite if not intrigue it’s listeners. You can check us out on canaryandthevamp.com THE MOONDOTS From Arcata, California, The Moondots started playing together amid lockdown, blending covers and original compositions into an innovative fusion of funk, folk, and hip-hop. They have been playing at dif-

ferent venues around Humboldt Country since 2021. WIDDERSHINS Widdersins music style is uniquely poetic, transportive originals with rock influences. The band showcases the talents of Christine Walden, vocals, lyricist; Frank Mancinelli, guitar; Spencer Kennedy, drums; and Lisa C Sharry, bass and backup vocals.

JOHN DAVID YOUNG CONSPIRACY JOHN DAVID YOUNG CONSPIRACY The John David Young Conspiracy is a four-piece jazz/rock band that has been known to wander into country or blues. Lead guitar/vocalist John David Young, rhythm guitar/flute/vocalist Les Craig, and bass player Ray Ritter have been together since 2008, and drummer Ernie Continued on next page »

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LIVE MUSIC SCHEDULE EUREKA MAIN STREET STAGE/GAZEBO 10:00 am BAND-O-LOKO 12:00 pm MAIN STAGE YOUTH PERFORMERS 12:15pm HUMBOLDT HIGHLANDERS PIPE BAND 1:00 pm THE JIMMIE LAHMAN BAND 3:00 pm CANARY AND THE VAMP

MANTOVA’S TWO STREET MUSIC STAGE / 2nd & “C” 10:00 am THE MOONDOTS 12:00 pm WIDDERSHINS 1:00 pm JOHN DAVID YOUNG CONSPIRACY 3:00 pm AND LIZZY THE MOONBEAMS

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Earnshaw joined us in 2011. We have four CDs out so far, and this photo is from one of our favorite gigs, the Union Labor Day Picnic in Sequoia Park. We play mostly originals written by John or Les, but we also love our oldies, especially Beatles! LIZZY AND THE MOONBEAMS Original and cover tunes that will get you up and on the dance flor and keep you there all night long. Covering a large array of styles, including R & B, Blues, jazz, 50’s-60’s rock to country. Lizzy and the Moonbeams has something for everybody. SCOTIA BAND The Scotia Band, Humboldt County’s

Community Band, was born in 1935 when a group of Pacific Lumber Company employees began getting together regularly to play music. For many years this all-volunteer group was sponsored by Pacific Lumber, their hallmark maroon and khaki uniforms with a redwood tree patch on the sleeve seen around the County enhancing community events with a broad repertoire of marches, show tunes, popular, folk, and classical music selections. They became a 501c3 nonprofit group in 2006 and nowadays anyone of any age who plays a wind or percussion instrument is invited to join. For more information, see their website at www.scotiaband2.org.

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THE MADAKET

SCOTIA BAND PERFORMING AT A PAST FOURTH OF JULY FESTIVAL IN CLARKE PLAZA

CARRIAGE RIDES

SPEEDER CAR RIDES

ACTIVITIES Something for Everyone! On top of all of these amazing vendors the 4th of July Festival offers some unique activities that can only be found in Eureka.

Old Town Carriage Rides Eureka is fortunate to have their very own horse drawn carriage. Old Town Carriage offers special rides during the 4th of July Festival. The carriage parks near Smug’s Pizza at 2nd & H Street. The carriage will arrive at 10:30am and run throughout the event. The route goes up 2nd Street toward the Carson Mansion and last 10 minutes. Prices are $8 for adults and $5 for kids. Take a little break from the crowd with a short ride that brings the history of our beautiful city to life. For information about regular hours

and rides contact Old Town Carriage Co. at (646)591-2058 or visit www.oldtowncarriageco.com

Madaket Harbor Cruise

Take in the sights and sounds during this leisurely cruise along Eureka’s scenic waterfront and get an up-close look at the preparations taking place on the fireworks barge. Enjoy a beverage from Madaket’s tiny bar, the smallest licensed bar in the State of California. 4th of July 20 minute narrated cruises depart every hour and half hour from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. at Madaket Plaza (foot of C Street). Adults $6, Kids (12 and under) $4. Book your cruise during the festival at the Madaket Booth near 2nd & E Street.

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Learn the history of the Madaket or book a regularly scheduled cruise visit www.humboldtbaymaritimemuseum.com or call (707) 445-1910.

Timber Heritage Association Speeder Car Rides Take a ride on Humboldt’s history with a scenic trip along the bay on Timber Heritage’s speeder crew car! The Arcata and Mad River Railroad crew/speeder car is a restored maintenance of way vehicle that traveled along the railways in Korbel. Originally used for getting the logging crews out into the woods, crew

speeder cars were a quick and efficient way to travel. Timber Heritage volunteers restored the A&MRR in 2009 and THA began offering rides in the summer of 2009. The winter of 2016-2017 the speeder was overhauled, and the rides are even smoother! Rides run about every half hour from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Rides begin at 1st and E Streets, Eureka and travel North along 1st Street. Rides cost $5 for Adults, $2 for kids (ages 3-10), and free for kids ages 2 and under. If you would like more information on the Timber Heritage Association, contact (707) 443-2957, P.O. Box 6399, Eureka, California 95502, or visit www.timberheritage.org

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VENDORS Food, Crafts & More Over 100 vendors and businesses participate in the 4th of July Festival. Many Old Town businesses come out of their shops with sidewalk sales or booths for this special event. Food vendors offer a wide range of culinary delights, including BBQ, oysters, gyros, tacos, fresh tropical fruits, shaved ice, cotton candy and root beer floats, to name just a few. Crafters Eureka Main Street | 525 Second Street, Ste. 105 | Eureka, CA 95501 |707-441-4187 | www.eurekamainstreet.org

present their best jewelry, décor, candles, clothing and so much more. Nonprofit organizations offer information about public services, social groups, upcoming events and ways to become active in our community. On top of all of these amazing vendors, the 4th of July Festival offers some unique activities that can only be found in Eureka. 

Eureka Main Street reserves the right to move vendors into different spaces as needed.

Booth Locations Map - 4th of July Festival 2022

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UNBC Butterfly Bath Klaylife Studios Coastal Haze Designs Africa Unite LLC Mindys Kreations and More Kristin Burckard Eureka Police Department Humboldt Bay Fire Truck Keiber Glass Leelo Rose Larissa Robyn Design Melissa Bee Sewing SEIU, Local #2015 Humboldt County Democratic Central Committee

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Joyful Designs Salmonberry Prints Elect Tiffany Nielsen Madaket Bay Cruise Gloria G’s Facepainting & Bodyart Our Finds Online Job’s Daughters Baltic Amber and Creations Ambrz Art Painted Forest Art The Wine Spot North Coast Scottish Society Alzheimer’s Association Clay on Herbs RCEA

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BACA Old Town Carriage Lost Coast Jewelry Arts Roland Damsel in Defense DJ’s All Bugged Out Soylee Unique Candles Quinn Sharp Jewelry Designs American Indian Art & Gift Shop Eureka Fabrics Human Canvas Body Art EA Family Services Nlavida Michelle’s Choice Boutique Making a Scene

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Cub Scout Pack 4028 Redwood Discovery Museum Buy PGZ Bounce House La Croix Creations /Pawsitively Comfy 51 Color Street 52 Nest 53 Sisters Clothing Collective 54 Stonesthrow 55 Redwood Clay Pots 56 Saraba African Art 57 Wise Dyes 58 Humboldt House Plants 59 Feel the Love Balloon Décor 60 All Dogs Biscuit Bakery

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Made with Love By Madelis Amazingly Beautiful Boutique Upcycled Treasures Root to Rise Holistics The Bismuth Wizard Mary Kay Cosmic Cat Art Doris Delights

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