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Humboldt Marble Weekend

Wharfinger Building

Just in time to offer a break from the mid-winter blues, Humboldt Marble Weekend (HMW) is set to captivate marble enthusiasts and art lovers alike in Eureka, California, from February 9th through the 11th, 2024. 

Distinguishing itself from the traditional game of marbles, contemporary marble making is an intricate art with a strong following in Humboldt County, California, dating back all the way to the 1960’s. 

Humboldt County has garnered international acclaim as a must-visit destination for marble enthusiasts, and the 2024 HMW is living up to its reputation. Organized by Eureka resident and renowned glass artist Topher Reynolds of Copious Glass and the Glass Garage Studio, the event will showcase the talents of over 30 glass artists and collectors from across the country. 

“The marble community here has become so well established that when people hear Humboldt,” Reynolds said, “they think of marbles. Humboldt Marble Weekend has grown to be one of the largest marble events on the planet.” 

This year, the event has moved to a waterfront venue at the Wharfinger Building (1 Marina Way). Visitors can immerse themselves in the charm of the Eureka Old Town, and breathtaking views of Humboldt Bay. 

Marble Weekend Events 

Friday, February 9, 2024: Marble Makers Ball 

Free event from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Glass Garage Studio - 215 C Street in Eureka 

• Glass artists will mingle with admirers and collectors. 
• Witness the creation of a collaborative “mega marble” formed from dozens of glass cabochons, culminating in a spectacular work of art. 
• Live glass demonstrations, DJ, and a cash bar, with proceeds supporting the Clarke Historical Museum’s mission to preserve the region’s unique history, including the role of glassblowing. 

Saturday, February 10 and Sunday, February 11: Live demonstrations 

Five-dollar entry free from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Wharfinger Building, the Glass Garage and John Gibbons Glass 

• Meet marble makers and see the work of glass artists from around the country 
• Live glassblowing demonstrations 
• The Glass Garage (215 C St)  will host demonstrations in “Torch Working” 
• John Gibbons Glass (804 Broadway St, Suite A-1)  will be demonstrating “Hot Shop” marbles 
• Entry fee covers all three locations all weekend 

Sunday, February 11: Massive Marble and Scavenger Hunt 

Free event, sponsored by Eureka Lodging Alliance, starts at Noon at Clark Plaza – 3rd and E Streets in Eureka 

• Massive 50 handmade marble token and scavenger hunt valued at over $10,000 
• Two ways to participate: Token Hunt - Random tokens will be hidden around the Old Town area with clues published on the Humboldt Hunts Marbles Facebook Page. 
• Photographic Scavenger Hunt – A list of challenges and riddles will lead you on a great exploration of our beautiful and historic Old Town. Take photos of what you find and have them checked out at the Clarke Museum to win one of the marble prizes. 

Show attendees can also participate in the People’s Choice Awards, voting for their favorite glass artist and giving them a chance to win cash prizes of $2,000, $1,000, and $750.

 The Eureka Lodging Alliance Tourist Prize also provides an opportunity for those staying at hotels and motels within Eureka city limits to win cash prizes, with a $2,000 Grand Prize, two $1,000 Second Place prizes, and two $500 Third Place prizes up for grabs. Only one entry per room is allowed, with qualifying attendees entered into a random drawing after the show.

For more information on the hunt and the show, visit www.humboldtmarbleweekend.com. Come for the marbles, and stay to explore the beaches, old growth redwood forests, and rugged coastlines behind Humboldt County’s “Redwood Curtain.” You can learn more and start planning your trip at www.visiteureka.com. 

DATES/TIMES

WHERE

• Wharfinger Building

PRICE

• $5