Redwood Acres Fa... Oops, Best of Humboldt Fair Opens Today

For those of you skeptical of this new-fangled “Best of Humboldt Fair” — you know, what they’ve been calling your beloved childhood-happymaking “Redwood Acres Fair” for the last few years — have I got a deal for you.

Today is opening day at the fairgrounds. Guess what? Until 3 p.m. on Thursday, you can get in free. Free! With no fear of buyers remorse, you can scope out the scene to make sure all the rides, greasy foods, animals and general nostalgia have been preserved. After that, and through Sunday, it’ll cost ya $10 ($5 for kids and seniors). Also note that regional country singer of some fame McKenna Faith will take the stage for free shows at 4 and 7 p.m. (Remember when she had a truck party in the Eel River? See the video below.) --AG

EVENTS (SUBMIT YOURS!)

Best of Humboldt Fair

Redwood Acres Fairgrounds / 8 a.m.-11 p.m. / $10 / $5 kids

Formerly the "Redwood Acres Fair." Rides, food, games, shows and spectacle. More info at Redwood Acres' website.

445-3037 / cmbeding@charter.net / Web site

Kate Wolf Music Festival

Black Oak Ranch / 12:30 p.m. / $300 / Free multiple pricings

The annual Kate Wolf Music Festival is a wonderful place to relax and enjoy a great weekend with friends, family and lovers of music. This year's lineup includes Smokey Robinson, Lukas Nelson, Iron and Wine, Steve Earle, Charlie Musselwhite, Angelique Kidjo and more.

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Eureka Summer Concert Series

C Street Market Square / 6-8 p.m.

Every year, the City of Eureka placates its citizenry with free bands by the bay so they may dance their worries away. This week its classic rock with II Big.

442-9054 / Web site

Mary Jane: The Musical III

Rooney Amphitheatre (Dell'Arte) / 8 p.m. / $10 kids (12 and under) / $15 students and seniors / $18 adults

"The 2015 Mad River Festival starts up in smoke with The Dell’Arte Company’s original fan-favorite. Starring Joan Schirle. Directed by Michael Fields"

668-5663 / info@dellarte.com / Web site

Nature Walk in the Redwoods

Humboldt Redwoods State Park Visitor Center / 1-2 a.m. / Free

Come learn about the redwoods, history, ecology, flora, and fauna with a park interpreter on a guided walk through the redwoods!

946-2263 / Web site

Grandstand Barn Dance

Redwood Acres Fairgrounds / 6:30 a.m. / $8

834-1870 / cmbeding@charter.net / Web site

AC Samoa Off Season Conditioning/Varsity Prep

Samoa Gym / 10 a.m.-noon / $135

Soccer!

839-6554 / info.acsamoa@gmail.com / Web site

Summer Manga-Style Drawing Course

Scrapper's Edge / 10 a.m.-noon / $95

This class is designed for students who love to draw. Students will be inspired to see how simple it can be to draw interesting and imaginative characters in Manga drawing style while also being encouraged to develop their own style of drawing.

445-9686 / scrappersedge@sbcglobal.net / Web site

Mobile Outreach in Carlotta

See Event Description / 11 a.m.-2 p.m. / Free

Visitors to the bus can be assisted with CalFresh, MediCal, In-Home Supportive Services, Veterans Services and Child Support.

441-4650 /

Nature Walk in the Redwoods

Humboldt Redwoods State Park Visitor Center / 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. / Free

Come learn about the redwoods, history, ecology, flora, and fauna with a park interpreter on a guided walk through the redwoods!

946-2263 / Web site

Summer Manga-Style Drawing Course

Scrapper's Edge / 1-3 p.m. / $95

445-9686 / scrappersedge@sbcglobal.net / Web site

McKenna Faith

Redwood Acres Fairgrounds / 4-5 p.m. / Free

20-year-old country music singer/songwriter and Nashville Recording Artist, will be presenting free concerts with paid admission to the Redwood Acres Fair. Shows at 4 and 7 p.m.

445-3037 / cmbeding@charter.net / Web site