July 18, 2010

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Subject: Annie & Mary Day Weekend & The Blue Lake Pageant
Location: Blue Lake
Body: SUNDAY, July 18 - For early birds, the Grange serves breakfast from 7:30-9:30am at the Mad River Grange. Start the day with a pancake breakfast at the Mad River Grange then at 11 am watch the best parade yet that will kick off this free fun-filled family event. Join the Samba de Alegria dancers as they wind through the streets of Blue Lake in a community parade that takes you to Perigot Park where you will enjoy the music of the Humboldt Folklife Society on stage all day starting at noon. The Museum has Open House all day starting at 9:00am. Hot Dog Booth and catch a game at the ball park where the Old Timers are scheduled to play that afternoon! Blackberry Bramble BBQ will be serving up tri tip with all the fixings. You can also enjoy a beer from the Annie and Mary Rail Trail beer booth. There will be craft booths, bocce ball, and so much more! Winding up this wonderful day is music and pints at the Mad River Brewery Tap Room until 8 pm. Don’t miss this wonderful and historic day in Blue Lake, where sunshine and sea air meet. The day winds down at 4:00pm with the Dell 'Arte Pageant. Follow the Pageant from the park to Dell 'Arte for more entertainment.Bring lawn chairs and enjoy our town's celebration!
Contact: 668-5567
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Subject: Crabs Baseball
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Body: A Humboldt County Tradition Semi-pro baseball Going into their 66th season, the Humboldt Crabs are America's oldest continuously operated summer collegiate baseball program. The non-profit organization draws tens of thousands of fans out every summer to see the stars of the future play at The Arcata Ball Park. The best part is the price. Tickets, beers and hotdogs for the family at a Crabs game might, if you're lucky, cover parking at a big league event. And the show in the stands, which includes rabid fans and the incomparable Crab Grass Band, is priceless. Season is June - August www.humboldtcrabs.com
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Subject: Ferndale Cemetery Tour
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Body: Costumed interpreters guide a walking tour of the Ferndale Cemetery with share stories of local families, our twelve pioneer settlers, Indians, Confederate soldiers, drowning victims, and crimes of passion. Researched by volunteers Ann Roberts and Marji Smith. 1:30 to 4 p.m. $12 tickets available in advance at the Ferndale Museum, 151 Shaw Ave, Corner of Shaw and 3rd Street 707-786-4466
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Subject: Fortuna Rodeo Week
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Body: There is Something for Everyone at The Fortuna Rodeo Week! It is not just the raging bulls and courageous cowhands; the Fortuna rodeo is a week-long family festival with something for everyone. Come enjoy small town Americana. The good, old days are still happening every year at the Fortuna Rodeo. Rodeo activities begin with a chili cook off on Main Street and end on July 19th at the rodeo arena. •The kids love Rodeo week because there are many attractions for them. All week long: old-fashioned street games include stick horse races, egg toss, penny scramble and other contests. These downtown games draw a crowd every evening. •The Redwood Village Shopping Center puts on shows and holds games and contests for the kids also, including a little cowpokes costume contest. •The local firemen compete in a muster and everyone gets wet that night. The fire trucks are on display and the kids get to hold a fire hose and act like firemen, and the firemen get to hold a fire hose and act like kids. •The carnival with its rides and its midway is set up in Rohner Park and operates for several days. •Friday the official rodeo begins with a night of off-beat contests for both kids (an animal scramble and pinata) and adults (ATV races, "Quadiators" and calf dressing). •Saturday and Sunday the pros enter the arena for bull riding, barrel racing, roping, broncs and other contests. The rodeo finale on Sunday starts with a deep pit barbecue and then moves into the arena for more rodeo-sport. Directions: Take any of the three Fortuna exits off of Highway 101. Rodeo Grounds/Rohner Park is at Park Streets off Main.
Contact: 707-725 3959
Website: www.fortunarodeo.com


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Subject: Reggae On The River Festival
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Body: Amongst towering ancient redwoods on a bend of the majestic Eel River. For two days Benbow Lake State Recreation Area is transformed into an international village with art and crafts from around the world, and performers from as far away as Jamaica and Aftica.
Contact: 707 923 3368
Website: http://www.reggaeontheriver.com/