Arcata Plaza Farmers' Market

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Visit the Arcata Plaza Farmers' Market to purchase the freshest Humboldt-County-Grown and GMO-free produce along with plants, meats and other wonderful products. Educational materials, recipes and garden growing guides, and farmers' market merchandise items are not currently available so that we can focus on the safety of our community.

Sorry, we love pets but can't have them at the market. Multiple State, County and Municipal regulations prohibit pets at Certified Farmers' Markets and food facilities. Please, no unauthorized vending or smoking of any kind.

Live music is temporarily suspended.

EBT is welcome and Market Match is available. 
WIC FMNP and FVC checks are welcome.
SSI Market Match Vouchers are seasonally distributed here.

No matter the weather each Saturday, your farmers will there!

We welcome you to check our facebook or instagram pages to see whats happening at the Arcata Plaza Market.

location

The Arcata Plaza is located on the city block of 8th Street and 9th Street/ "G" Street and "H" Street in Arcata.

2020 arcata plaza live music schedule
coming soon

(The application period for playing at this market has closed for the season. Please check back in next year to apply.)

2019 ARCATA PLAZA LIVE MUSIC SCHEDULE

Live music every week from 10:30am-1:30pm (April- Thanksgiving). Check back regularly for updates.

Jim Lahman Band

April 6th

This band was formed from the blues tuesday jam at the jambalaya.

For Folk Sake!

April 13th

AN ACOUSTIC TRIO PLAYING AN ECLECTIC MIX OF COVERS AND ORIGINAL MUSIC FEATURING VOCALS AND ACOUSTIC INSTRUMENTS.

Huayllipacha

April 20th

MUSIC OF THE ANDES

Ju Drum

May 4th

Madi Simmons

May 11th

REGGAE.SKA

Latin Peppers

May 18th

The Latin Peppers play a variety of irresistible, high energy salsa and Latin dance music. Always an engaging fun time at the Farmers Market and throughout the area.

Performance generously
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Kinetic sculpture race

may 25th.
farmers market open!
find us just of the plaza on "i" street & 9th street

kentucky warblers

June 1st

The Kentucky Warblers play traditional bluegrass music in the vein of Bill Monroe, Flatt & Scruggs and The Stanley Brothers. A typical set usually includes lots of upbeat vocal numbers with strong harmonies, fast instrumentals, a sentimental waltz or ballad and the occasional cover of a rock, folk or Americana standard.

irie rockers

June 8th

As the lead singer for The S.A.N.E. Band (Jamaica's top band during the 1990s) Stevie Culture had performed as the opening act for many Reggae artists. “Don’t let a problem rule your life”, he says; “Don’t think of the problem. Think of the solution. Just be happy about what you’re doing.”

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OysterFEST

Find us on 8th and I streets during oysterfest

Compost Mountain Boys

June 22nd

The band blends vocal harmonies over traditional bluegrass instrumentation, showcases band members' original tunes and calls up the bluegrass standards revitalized in signature 'Compost' style for an upbeat and danceable act. Jazz, blues and swing weave into that Compost style.

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Claire Bent & Citizen Funk

June 29th

The music of Claire Bent & Citizen Funk is a mix of high energy funk, soul and R&B. Claire's soulful voice is backed by experienced long time musicians.

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LATIN PEPPERS

July 6th

Hot Latin Dance Band Based in Humboldt County

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GHOST TRAIN

July 13th

Ghost Train is a band from Humboldt County, California that plays an eclectic mix of R&B, funk and soul with a hint of rock n roll.

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The undercovers

july 20th

From Humboldt County, The Undercovers are a new cover band bringing you all of your favorite rock and dance songs from the 70s, 80s, 90s, 2k, and today.

The detours

july 27th

Rootsy Americana, country and honky-tonk. Originals and covers.

the low notes

august 3rd

Jazz with a touch of funk, fusion and rock.

the paula jones band

August 10th

R&B/Jazz - Paula connects with her audience and takes the listeners on a stream of consciousness journey through many remakes of popular songs.

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Georgia Ruth

August 17th

Georgia Ruth is an original singer songwriter with a powerful roots inspired voice that blends Folk, Americana, Blues and Jazz in a combination that seems natural and inspired.

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Bump Foundation

August 24th

Homegrown Humboldt Funk Soul Jazz originals and classics

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Willow Creek Farms

Kingfoot

August 31st

KingFoot plays all original Modern Americana

Absynth Quartet

September 7th

Performance generously sponsored by:
Sarvinski Family Farm

Asha nan

September 14th

The music of Asha Nan pulses out a soulful blend of Brazilian, African, Reggae, Funk, and Hip-hop grooves. Their music supports positive lyrics of peace, unity and spiritual transformation.

Performance generously sponsored by
Flying Blue Dog Homestead and Nursery