Salmon Creek Community School’s 54th Annual Harvest Ball Gets You High on Music, Memories, and Community
This is a press release from Salmon Creek Community School:
Enjoy a Humboldt tradition still growing strong. The SoHum hills will be alive again with the sound of good vibes and great music as the 54th Annual Harvest Ball lights up the night! This old-time growers’ gathering — a Humboldt classic older than most strains — returns to celebrate more than half a century of dancing, laughter, and community connection.
The evening starts mellow with kids’ events from 6:00 to 10:00 p.m., before things really start to elevate. Bring your family early, then stay late to soak in the atmosphere — this is a night that only the Emerald Triangle could grow.
Entry options:
- $20 at the door
- Or get lifted with the $100 Ball Bundle, which includes 100 quilt waffle tickets, a Salmon Creek cup, and entry to the event all for one price— a truly potent combination of fun and community spirit.
Guests are invited to bring a potluck dish to share —multiple whole BBQ tri-tip roasts will be served at intervals–don’t miss the yum! — and enjoy beer and wine for sale throughout the evening.
Live Music Lineup:
- The Garberville Town Band — 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
- Camo Cowboys — 8:30 to 9:45 p.m.
- SoHum Girls — 10:15 to 11:30 p.m.
- DJs Ceviche and Flaco (plus guests) — 12 a.m. until the cows come home
And of course, no Harvest Ball would be complete without the Costume Contest — so roll up with your most creative look. Prizes go to those who really stand out from the crop.
Born from the roots of Humboldt’s counterculture, the Harvest Ball remains a true high point of the season — a community celebration where old friends reconnect, new memories bloom, and everyone leaves feeling a little lighter.
Event: 54th Annual Halloween Boogie
Date: October 24
Location: Salmon Creek, California
Time: Kids’ activities 6–10 p.m. but music and community until late (Beer and wine bar stops serving at 1 a.m.)
Admission: $20 or $100 Boogie BundleCome for the costumes, stay for the music.
Fundraiser for Salmon Creek Community School.
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That event sounds like a wonderful celebration of community and togetherness. It’s amazing how music and shared memories can bring people closer and keep traditions alive for generations. I remember attending a similar local event last fall it had that same warm, welcoming vibe that makes you feel connected to everyone around. Gatherings like this truly remind us of the simple joys of coming together.
Heads up!
Since this is no longer an under-the-radar community gathering but a publicly promoted event, the following legal requirements apply:
Temporary ABC Alcohol PermitMust be filed in advance through the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control. Required even for nonprofit and one-day events.
RBS Certification (Safe Serve)All alcohol servers are required by California law to complete Responsible Beverage Service training and be certified.
Host Liquor Liability InsuranceA special event policy or insurance rider is typically required, especially on school or nonprofit property.
Why It Matters
With over 50 years of rowdy history and documented post-event vehicle crashes, liability is significant.
If the untrained / uncertified volunteer bartender serves alcohol to an already intoxicated guest (which by law is illegal)— and that person is later involved in an injury or fatality — the school and event organizers (including board officers) can be held civilly and legally liable.
This risk increases substantially if no ABC permit was obtained or no insurance w/alcohol rider is in place.
Clarification for Nonprofits
Nonprofits are not exempt from ABC regulations. “Donation-based” events with public advertising are still regulated under California alcohol law.
The moment an event is promoted publicly, it moves from a private gathering to a regulated public event in the eyes of the state.
It’s nice of you to make sure your community event is covered. I can assure you, Kym is aware of the requirements and has it covered. This is very basic stuff that all local events must deal with when hosting events. I just sent in a temporary ABC permit myself for another fundraising event. I personally file applications for six local events yearly.
I appreciate your confidence and expertise, Lisa, though it’s unrelated to this particular event.
FYI, ABC permits – of every kind – are public record and can be verified through their portal, or by calling local office.
I was on the phone sharing my “expertise” as you called it, (I’d call it experience), with Kym as she filled out the application. If you’re unaware, a temporary permit can’t be filed earlier than 30 days prior to the event. It has to be signed off by multiple parties, and the local ABC has taken up until mere days prior to an event that I had applied for, to issue the temporary permit (they’re busy people over there.) So, while you can view a permit once it’s approved, the absence of that info now does not mean the application hasn’t been submitted.
She’s on it.
How she has time and energy, I have no idea, but no need to worry, she’s on it. She always is.