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Willits Frontier Days 100th Year Celebration
2026-07-03 | Willits, Various Locations, Willits, CA, 95490, United States
Celebrate Independence Day in true small-town style at the 100th Anniversary of Willits Frontier Days in Willits, California! This beloved community tradition returns with an unforgettable lineup of family-friendly festivities including thrilling rodeo action, carnival rides, live entertainment, delicious food vendors, parades, and classic hometown fun for all ages. For 100 years, Willits Frontier Days has brought together locals and visitors alike to honor the spirit of the West and celebrate the heart of the community. Don’t miss this special milestone year filled with excitement, tradition, and memories the whole family will enjoy.

Art Together Fridays at MEDIUM Art Center
2026-07-03 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Medium Art Center, 110 S School St, Ukiah, CA, 95482, United States
MEDIUM Art Center presents weekly “Art Together Fridays” – a drop-in open studio to make art in a shared creative space with others. Bring your own supplies or use ours and hang out and make art.

"GLORIOUS! The True Story of Florence Foster Jenkins, the Worst Singer in the World" at Mendocino Theatre Company
2026-07-03 08:00 - 17:00 | Mendocino Theatre Company, 45200 Little Lake Rd, Mendocino, CA, 95460, United States
We are proud to present the third production in this 50th Anniversary Season. Based on the real life story of Florence Foster Jenkins,
“Glorious! The True Story of Florence Foster Jenkins, The Worst Singer in the World”
is a hilarious and heartfelt romp about Lady Florence, who fancied herself a great operatic diva, but was more commonly known as the ‘first lady of the sliding scale.’ In other words, she sang horribly! The play is set in New York in late summer/early fall of 1944, while World War II raged across two oceans. In this inspirational and wildly profound true story, Lady Florence lives her life exactly as she wants it to be – as a significantly untalented public opera singer! Her magnetic personality and determinedly positive outlook on her own lack of talent will sweep you up into her final appearance at Carnegie Hall.
“Delightful and blissfully funny.” – Daily Telegraph
“Hilarious and touching.” – Daily Mail
“A glittering comedy with a heart… lunatically funny.” – Sunday Times
“In Peter Quilter’s touching play… what begins as a joke becomes a lesson in how to live your dream.” – The Daily Express
“Comically sublime.” – The Guardian

Point Arena Independence Weekend Celebration
2026-07-03 16:00 - 23:00 | Downtown Point Arena, Point Arena, CA, 95468, United States
Celebrate Independence Day weekend in Point Arena with two days of community fun, live entertainment, and coastal tradition! On Friday, July 3, the festivities kick off at Arena Cove with the annual Fireworks Festival from 4 PM to 11 PM. Enjoy a lively street fair filled with delicious food, local vendors, crafts, family activities, a bouncy house, and live music featuring Redwood Roots Revival, Camilo y Los Cruzers, Seal Party, Wayward Jerry, La Onda, and DJ Here and There Records. As the sun sets, gather along the coast for a spectacular fireworks show by Pyro Spectacular beginning at dark. Guests are encouraged to bring flashlights and jackets for the evening festivities. Parking and shuttle service will be available from City Hall throughout the event.
The celebration continues on Sunday, July 5, with the beloved Point Arena Independence Day Parade beginning at noon along Main Street/Hwy 1. This hometown tradition brings the community together with colorful floats, fire trucks, classic cars, dancers, horses, drum corps, art cars, and plenty of surprises for all ages. Join locals and visitors alike for a festive weekend celebrating summer, community, and Independence Day on the beautiful Mendocino Coast.

First Friday Art Walk in Downtown Ukiah
2026-07-03 17:00 - 19:00 | Downtown Ukiah
The first Friday of every month, businesses in downtown Ukiah pull out the stops, throw open their doors and invite the public to stop in ‘after hours’ to meet locals and artists, savor tasty refreshments, and shop for unique items! It’s a fun evening indeed featuring a selection of local harvest items!

First Friday Art Walk in Downtown Fort Bragg
2026-07-03 17:00 - 20:00 | Downtown Fort Bragg, Fort Bragg, CA, 95437, United States
Join your friends and neighbors in downtown Fort Bragg to peruse local art galleries, many with kelp-themed shows, that are open late for the occasion. This monthly evening of art includes live music and fun activities for the whole family.

Willits Frontier Days Street Dance & Carnival
2026-07-03 18:00 - 23:30 | Jack Thorpe Arena, E. Commercial Street, Willits, CA, 95490, United States
The night sky overlooking the Jack Tharp Arena glows bright with the lights from the Johnston Amusements carnival every year.
The carnival offers rides, food and fun for kids and adults.
Classics like the Gravitron and the Zipper give those hoping for a thrill a run for their cotton candy and carnival games including darts, ping pong balls for goldfish and more test the skills of all attendees.
Everyone is welcome to enjoy tasty food including popcorn, candy apples, ice cream, and treats as they stroll through the clean and well lit midway.
Johnston Amusements has been bringing these quality family entertainment options to Central and Northern California fairs and festivals for over 50 years spanning three generations.
The street dances and band performances give the older crowd a chance to hang out with friends or make new ones while dancing the night away to DJ or band-made country tunes. The Beer Garden offers cowboys and cowgirls a watering hole, and something for the youngsters to long for. Dances are held at the Rodeo Grounds usually from 9 pm until midnight.

Flynn Creek Circus
2026-07-03 19:00 - 21:00 | Friendship Park 998 School St, Mendocino, CA, 95460, 998 School St, Mendocino, CA, 95460, Mendocino, CA, 95460
Flynn Creek Circus Presents ‘The Cricket & the Wren’: a highly original, all-human circus that enchants through breathtaking acrobatics and athletically stunning skill. Sponsored by the City of Mendocino.
Mendocino, CA— July 2-12– This 2026 season, Flynn Creek Circus invites audiences to ‘The Cricket & the Wren’ — memorable family fun and Artful athleticism under the circus big top.
A merchant’s daughter sets out to find the castle where the horizon meets the sea. In order to break the spell of the Frog Prince, she must brave a harrowing journey filled with wonder.
Along the adventure, she encounters Jack and the Beanstalk’s sassy cow, an out of pocket Pirate and the secret sacrifice of the cricket and the wren.
Featuring aerialists, jugglers, knife throwers, and laugh out loud comedy, this circus blends classic storybook archetypes with imaginative new heroes. The Cricket and the Wren will surprise, dazzle and delight all ages.
In addition to the family friendly showings, and the interactive children’s camp program held under the circus big top, Flynn Creek Circus also presents the wildly popular ‘Adults Only Show’ boasting outrageous acts, dark comedy, and an infamous party atmosphere. Check the website for select adults only showtimes as well as special discount nights.
Spectators for all showings are invited to the tent to experience the magic up to 30 minutes before each show. The event will offer beer, wine, and light concession for purchase and include a 15 minute intermission during the two hour show.
Limited free parking is available on location at Friendship Park
998 School St, Mendocino, CA 95460 off of Hwy 1.
Tickets for Flynn Creek Circus are now available for purchase online at flynncreekcircus.com. Individual ticket prices start at $27 or, for table reservations, options start at $91 for two attendees.
Find showtimes and more details on the camp programs for ages 5-7 and 7-15 at flynncreekcircus.com
Early booking is encouraged for this highly anticipated event.
Location:
Friendship Park
998 School St, Mendocino, CA 95460
Under the circus big top
For more information, press inquiries, or interview requests, please contact Stella Perry at marketing@flynncreekcircus.com. High-resolution images and media resources are also available upon request
About Flynn Creek Circus:
Flynn Creek Circus is an original, modern circus company touring across the Pacific Northwest, delighting audiences with world-class acrobatics, storytelling, and comedy. Known for its innovative productions and intimate tent shows, the company redefines the traditional circus experience

Willits Frontier Days CCPRA Professional Rodeo
2026-07-03 19:00 - 22:00 | Jack Thorpe Arena, E. Commercial Street, Willits, CA, 95490, United States
The California Cowboys Pro Rodeo Association is a group of top-ranked cowgirls and cowboys who participate on a circuit of professional-grade rodeos throughout the state.
The contestants participate in eight events; bareback, saddle bronc, team roping, calf roping, steer wrestling, breakaway roping, barrel racing and bull riding hoping to win the coveted All-Around title. After the points from all the events are tallied, the cowgirl and cowboy with the highest cumulative scores win the title, coordinating engraved buckle created at Outlaw Saddlery, a wad of cold hard cash and bragging rights for the duration of the year.
The livestock for the events, the bulls, broncs and horned-alike — ‘rodeo stock’ as they are referred to in the trade — are provided by Humboldt County’s Lou Bugenig of West Coast Rodeos. Known throughout the state as premiere stock contractors, West Coast bulls and broncs give the boys a challenge to hang on to, and the steer and calves try to give the ladies a run for their money.
In addition to the eight CCPRA rodeo events, cowboys and cowgirls from Lake, Mendocino and Humboldt counties can compete in local team roping events as well. Trophy buckles, also engraved by Outlaw Saddlery, are awarded to the top scoring Header and Heeler.
COWBOYS & COWGIRLS
BULLS & BRONCS
BARRELS
ROPES & SPURS
8-SECOND RIDE
