Tuesday, June 18
Redwood Acres Fair (or whatever it’s called) This Week!
What’s in a name? In recent years it’s been called the “Humboldt Made Fair.” This year they’re gonna try out “The Best of Humboldt Fair.” You’ve known it for years as the “Redwood Acres Fair.” By any other name it would still smell of delicious garlic fries.
Whatever you call it, the thing is happening again this week from Thursday to Sunday at the Redwood Acres Fairgrounds. You know how this works: You got your midway rides, animal shows, carnival food, car races, livestock shows, live music. Hell there’s even a ventriloquist scheduled.
And then you have your local angle. Various local products will be on display and for purchase in the rechristened “Best of Humboldt” Building. Also, be sure to check out special Humboldt Roller Derby bout on Thursday at 6 p.m.
Again, this thing starts Thursday (click here for the full schedule). If you’re itching to go out Tuesday, peruse your Lowdown below.
-Andrew Goff
Top Events!
(Look ahead!)
Humboldt Crabs vs. Seals Baseball
Arcata Ball Park
/ 7 p.m.
/ $8
Hometown baseball, baby.
/ Web site
All Events!
Eureka Farmers’ Market
Old Town Gazebo
/ 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Locally grown produce and live music.
Shelter Cove Farmers’ Market
Machi Road
/ 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Locally grown produce.
Miranda Farmers’ Market
Avenue Cafe
/ 2-5 p.m.
Located in front of the cafe. Sustainable farms sell local produce direct to the consumer. Runs from May through October.
Fortuna Farmers’ Market
Fortuna
/ 3-6 p.m.
Located at 10th and L streets. Local farm-fresh produce.
NBA Finals
Arcata Theatre Lounge
/ 5:45 p.m.
Game 7, fools.
/ Web site
Anna Hamilton
Angelina Inn
/ 6-9 p.m.
Local singer/songwriter/storyteller gets to know you.
/ Web site
Humboldt Cribbage Club
Moose Lodge
/ 6:15-9:30 p.m.
/ $8
Muggins! Get your weekly crib on.
Cribbage Tournament
Logger Bar
/ 6:45 p.m.
Signups at 6:45 p.m. Play at 7 p.m. $5.
/ Web site
Buddy Reed
Libation
/ 7-9 p.m.
Local bluesman gets low down. Accompanied by Andy Fihn.
/ Web site
Shugafoot
SpeakEasy
/ 7 p.m.
Local jazz/blues band gets it done.
/ Web site
Karaoke w/ Chris Clay
Cher-Ae Heights Casino
/ 8 p.m.
Your <em>Lowdown</em> will go on the record as saying that Chris Clay is Humboldt’s most pro karaoke jockey. We know this stuff.
/ Web site
Electric Gravy
Eureka Inn
/ 8-11 p.m.
Electronica, jazz improvisational trio.
/ Web site
Good and Evil Karaoke
Silver Lining
/ 8 p.m.
Karaoke. In an airport.
/ Web site