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. Visit the info booth for educational materials, recipes and garden growing guides, plus a few select farmers' market merchandise items for sale.
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 every week from 10:30am-1:30pm, April- Thanksgiving. This market features the very best bands of Humboldt County. Enjoy! See schedule below.
EBT is welcome and Market Match is available.
WIC FMNP and FVC checks are welcome.
SSI Market Match Vouchers are seasonally distributed here.
location
The Arcata Plaza is located on the city block of 8th Street and 9th Street/ "G" Street and "H" Street in Arcata.
Want to Play Music at the Arcata Plaza Market?
Applications are required annually. Applications for 2019 were due by February 15th. No new applicants are accepted at this time for the Arcata Plaza although weekday markets accept new interest on a rolling basis.
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.
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For Folk Sake!
April 13th
AN ACOUSTIC TRIO PLAYING AN ECLECTIC MIX OF COVERS AND ORIGINAL MUSIC FEATURING VOCALS AND ACOUSTIC INSTRUMENTS.
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Huayllipacha
April 20th
MUSIC OF THE ANDES
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Ju Drum
May 4th |
Madi Simmons
May 11thREGGAE.SKA
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Latin Peppers
May 18thThe 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 sponsored by: 
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Kinetic sculpture race
may 25th.
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kentucky warblers
June 1stThe 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.
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irie rockers
June 8thAs 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.”
Performance generously sponsored by: 
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OysterFEST
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Compost Mountain Boys
June 22ndThe 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.
Performance generously sponsored by: 
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Claire Bent & Citizen Funk
June 29thThe 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.
Performance generously sponsored by: 
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LATIN PEPPERS
July 6thHot Latin Dance Band Based in Humboldt County
Performance generously sponsored by: 
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GHOST TRAIN
July 13thGhost 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.
Performance generously sponsored by: 
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The undercovers
july 20thFrom 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.
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July 27th: Detours
August 3rd: Low Notes
August 10th: Paula Jones
August 17th: Georgia Ruth
August 24th: Bump Foundation
August 31st: Kingfoot
September 7th: Absynth Quartet
September 14th: Asha Nan
September 21st: North Country Fair - Farmers' Market is on I St. & 8th St.
September 28th: TBA
October 5th: Blue Rhythm Revue - Pastels on the Plaza
October 12th: Striped Pig Stringband
October 19th: Lovebush
October 26th: Soul Shakedowns
November 2nd: Bayou Swamis
November 9nd: Dynasty One
November 16th: Kenny Ray & the Mighty Rovers
August 3rd: Low Notes
August 10th: Paula Jones
August 17th: Georgia Ruth
August 24th: Bump Foundation
August 31st: Kingfoot
September 7th: Absynth Quartet
September 14th: Asha Nan
September 21st: North Country Fair - Farmers' Market is on I St. & 8th St.
September 28th: TBA
October 5th: Blue Rhythm Revue - Pastels on the Plaza
October 12th: Striped Pig Stringband
October 19th: Lovebush
October 26th: Soul Shakedowns
November 2nd: Bayou Swamis
November 9nd: Dynasty One
November 16th: Kenny Ray & the Mighty Rovers