Eureka’s Friday Night Market Returns June 6 with Music, Food, and Community Fun in Old Town
This is a press release from the Humboldt Made:
The beloved Eureka Friday Night Market returns this summer, launching its 2025 season on Friday, June 6, and running every Friday through August 29. From 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM, Old Town Eureka will transform into a lively celebration of Humboldt’s rich culture, creativity, and community.
Hosted by Humboldt Made in collaboration with the City of Eureka, the North Coast Grower’s Association, and local partners, the Friday Night Market brings together the best of the region with:
- Three stages of live music and preferences
- Over 200 local vendors
- A certified Farmer’s Market
- Street food vendors, Food Trucks and sweet treats
- A Bar featuring Humboldt-made Beer, Wine and craft cocktails
Each night also includes a rotating themed dress-up night, announced monthly.
June’s themes are:June 6 – Coastal Creatures (with Humboldt Dockside Market): Celebrate the sea with mermaids, sailors, and ocean-themed attire.
June 13 – Myth & Mischief (with Dell’Arte): Goblins, fauns, tricksters, and local legends come to life in this imaginative, theatrical evening.
June 20 – Golden Hour (with North Coast Rape Crisis Team): A solstice-inspired “Yellow Day”—be the sun, emit light, and shine bright.
June 27 – Retro Rodeo Think 70s cowboy—bell bottoms, fringe, and disco western boots.
2025 Music Lineup
Live performances take place weekly across three stages: the Gazebo Stage, Clark Plaza Stage, and Romano Gabriel Stage (hosted by Ink People). Here’s a look at the June through August schedule:
June 6
Gazebo: Brett McFarland
Clark: Blue Rhythm Revue
Romano Gabriel: Humboldt TaikoJune 13
Gazebo: Piet Dalmolen Band
Clark: Papa Haole
Romano Gabriel: Circus of the ElementsJune 20
Gazebo: Black Humboldt
Clark: Bando Loco
Romano Gabriel: Humboldt Juggling SocietyJune 27
Gazebo: The Breakfast Collection
Clark: FireSign
Romano Gabriel: Samba de AlegríaJuly 11
Gazebo: Vanishing Pints
Clark: Silver & Nails
Romano Gabriel: RA (holistic hip-hop) & GroupJuly 18
Gazebo: The Riving
Clark: The Starhoppers
Romano Gabriel: Bella Vita Fire DragonsJuly 25
Gazebo: Jackie and the Jollys
Clark: Bump Foundation
Romano Gabriel: Humboldt TaikoAugust 1
Gazebo: The Claire Bent Jazz Quintet
Clark: Makenu
Romano Gabriel: Synapsis AerialAugust 8
Gazebo: Checkered Past
Clark: A Banjo Makes 3
Romano Gabriel: Humboldt Drum and DanceAugust 15
Gazebo: Samba Floresta
Clark: Rad Bromance
Romano Gabriel: Black HumboldtAugust 22
Gazebo: Noir
Clark: Huckleberry Flint
Romano Gabriel: BandemoniumAugust 29
Gazebo: Young & Lovely
Clark: Mighty Violets
Romano Gabriel: Arcata West African Drum & DanceThis season also features official poster artwork by local illustrator Josh Overington, whose watercolor designs beautifully capture the spirit of the market and the wild energy of Humboldt County. “Supporting events like Friday Night Market—and local artists—is crucial to maintaining our community and diversity,” he says. “It allows anyone with a dream to pursue their artistic passion without having to start from scratch,” says Overington.
“As someone rooted in Humboldt’s creative community, it’s a real privilege to help bring this event to life. You can feel the energy shift on Friday nights—artists setting up, music in the air, friends gathering. It’s a celebration that belongs to all of us,” said Charlene Cook, Event Coordinator for the Friday Night Market.
“This event is about more than just shopping or entertainment,” said Rosa Dixon, Executive Director of Humboldt Made. “It’s about showing up for one another and investing in the community we all love. Friday Night Market represents the heart of Humboldt—creative, welcoming, and deeply rooted in local pride.”
Whether you’re there to shop, dine, dance, or simply connect, the Eureka Friday Night Market offers a one-of-a-kind Humboldt experience—every Friday night.
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Yep. Just as I expected. Some of the same ol’ bands that have played the year or years before.
The organizers tell some bands that they are too loud or not the right fit, but then they throw a band like The Riving in the mix. Don’t get me wrong, I love this band and have seen them a few times, will see them again and am looking forward to hearing them at an outside venue, but, they . . . are . . . loud. Let me say that again . . . LOUD!!! If you like technical , busy music, definitely check them out. You can’t hear or see it all in one performance. But bring earplugs. They already run their amps at 11, but, I mean heck, it’s outside, why not turn it up, right?
Huckleberry Flint. Automatic in. A band member Co-owns Dick-Taylor Chocolate. Isn’t that a partial reason they took out street parking and built that concrete parklet? So they can busk outside? I’m speculating. Don’t quote me. They may not play the Friday Night Market (FNM) every year, but they are regulars at it. Perhaps the organizers were bribed with chocolate. It would sway me.
Jackie and the Jollys. Anyone who’s seen and enjoyed them at the FNM in the past will get to do so yet again. As well as Vanishing Pints and A Banjo Makes 3. Heck, A Banjo Makes 3 was there last year. We sat and listened to them at the Romano Gabriel Stage. And kudos to them, they advanced a notch to the Clark Plaza Stage.
And how about Humboldt Taiko and Black Humboldt? Both of these groups get TWO slots to perform this summer. I know for a fact other groups have been turned down.
All of these groups are good and are worth seeing. That’s not the point. Give other bands a chance. Some of these other bands have been waiting in the wings since the first year of FNM. These other bands are just as good as those playing consecutive years. That’s not just my opinion, but the hordes of people that go to see these other bands, including the FNM organizers whom I’ve seen at shows, can attest to that. I don’t know, maybe the organizers weren’t shmoozed enough during the off season. What, did we not give you a shout out when we saw you dancing at one of our shows? Did we not buy you a second drink? Did we not tag you on facebook or instagram? Some musicians are going to die before they get to play this gig. Some recently have. Just more proof it’s not what you know, but whose d . . . um, sorry, this is a family site, . . . but who you know.