Bundle up and watch the big rigs, floats, and other vehicles decked out in festive lights. The parade leaves Redwood Village Shopping Center at 6:30 pm PST and travels through town to downtown Fortuna. Entries are displayed from 9th to 12th St.

Date: December, 12 2008

The above information is courtesy of the Fortuna Chamber of Commerce.

Enjoy the fruits of the fall harvest all over town at our different venues:

Dates: First Saturday in October

Art and Wine in the Park is a perfect start to summer in the heart of Fortuna at Rohner Park. The event features hundreds of wines to taste from local and regional vintners and a fine arts area and crafts market to browse and shop.

Date: Second Sunday in June

Springtime in Humboldt County means daffodils. The Fortuna Garden Club's 33rd Annual Daffodil Show features more than 600 stems of the sunny flowers on display. This is one of three major daffodil shows in the state, drawing amateur growers and propagators from California and Oregon.

Date: Fourth Weekend in March

More than 85 years in the running, the Fortuna Rodeo itself culminates a week of fun and games for the family. Beginning on Friday with family night and continuing with Saturday's parade, fun and action inside the arena and out is capped with a Cowboy Mixer and Dance. Sunday brings more broncos, bulls, barbecues, and barrels.

View the 2008 Rodeo Chili Cookoff results and pictures!

Dates: Third Full Weekend in July

Beer! More than 25 microbreweries converge in Rohner Park for beer tasting at the Hops in Humboldt event. The charity event also features an eclectic music line-up, a crafts area, beer games, and a people's choice award.

Date: Fourth Saturday in August

Antique cars and hot rods, antique tractors, and farm equipment are all highlights of the Redwood AutoXpo. Don't miss the cruise in Fortuna Friday night, followed by a sock-hop. Stay all weekend and catch the burnout contest Sunday afternoon.

Dates: Fourth Full Weekend in July