Humboldt County Fair & Event Center

A local Humboldt historic staple for over 129 years!

Facilities Rentals Contact

Feel free to call our Assistant Office Manager to get started with an event rental, but worry not - any of our office staff are happy to assist you in learning about what we have available for your special event; just give us a call or come by! In order to process an application for use of the Fairgrounds, please complete the following application as thoroughly as possible - if you don't have an answer for a section then we can discuss it as we move forward with your rental. Several documents will be required in order for your event to be approved, providing that your requested dates are available:

  • HCFA Event Rental Application and $25 Application Fee
  • Certificate of Liability with the Humboldt county Fair Association listed as additionally insured for no less then 1 million per occurrence.
  • You can purchase coverage for your event through HCFA's insurance provider CFSA
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Humboldt County Fair Association

1250 Fifth Street

Ferndale, CA 95536

frontdesk@humboldtcountyfair.org

(707) 786-9511

Office Hours

Monday to Friday

9:00 - 4:00


Livestock Auction Scholarship

Apply now for the Livestock Auction Scholarship, graduating seniors qualify!

CLICK HERE


What's Happening Down at the Fairgrounds...


Boat and RV Storage

We currently have boat and RV storage available! This is a monthly charge open from October 1st to May 31st. If you're interested in the storage we have available, fill out our Vehicle Storage Form and give us a call at the Fair Business Office.  Spacing is limited now so please call before dropping off your rig!


Prices are based on vehicle size:

  • 20' and under are $85 per month
  • 21' to 29'  are $95 per month
  • 30' or over are $135 per month

These rates may change annually as reviewed by our Board of Directors.


Horse Stall Rentals

We are accepting stall rentals! This is a monthly charge open from October 1st to May 31st. If you're interested in the stalls we offer in either the Quad or the Arena, fill out our form Horse Stalling Form and give us a call at the Fair Business Office.  Included in your monthly stalling agreement is access to our riding arena, a full monthly pass! Receive your personal PIN code in the Fair Business Office upon completing all the paperwork and payment. We can't wait to see you!


Prices are based on location and rental type: 

  • $90 per stall per month in the Covered Arena
  • $70 per stall per month in the Quad
  • $90 per month per Tack/Feed Stall in the Covered Arena
  • $50 per month per Tack/Feed Stall in the Quad
  • $50 per month per Horse Trailer 31' and over stored on the Fairgrounds 
  • $40 per month per Horse Trailer under 30' stored on the Fairgrounds 

These rates may change annually as reviewed by our Board of Directors.


Arena Riding Passes

We offer riding passes by daily schedule and on a monthly pass! The arena now offers security cameras as well and PIN code locks that are different for each individual. Please stop by the Fair Business Office to complete the required documentation as well as receive your own PIN code. We will be offering online forms for this as soon as we are able, stay tuned!

  • $60 per month
  • $15 per daily pass - date specific


We are Recruiting for our Board of Directors!

The Humboldt County Fair Association is seeking members of the community interested in serving on our Board of Directors who are excited about volunteering their time and expertise towards the execution and betterment of  Humboldt County Fair Association activities. You can send Letters of Interest to our CEO at ceo@humboldtcountyfair.org or mail your CV to us at:


Humboldt County Fair Association

Attn: Moira Kenny

1250 Fifth Street

Ferndale, CA 95536

Thank you to all of our

2024 Humboldt County Fair Sponsors!

If you are interested in becoming a sponsor of any level for the 2024 Humboldt County Fair,

please reach out to our Office Manager at officemanager@humboldtcountyfair.org

Sponsors Include

Grizzly Bluff Holstein

Titus AI Supply

E.G Ayers Distributing

Alton Lumber & Burl

James Morgan Attorney at Law 

H.C. Supervisors Bohn & Bushnell

Carmesin Construction

Pape Machinery

Rental Guys

Harland Law Firm




Darren & Karen Hansen Dairy
Fern Vallee Farms
Julie Chenoweth
Kathi Meskill
Dwight Family
Wilcox Timber
Patrick Mauney Painting
Ken Farley Properties
Tom & Shelly Gomes
Don Berti Construction

Schmidbauer Family Foundation



In Memory of Ray Chenoweth

GE & Company

Cahill Dairy - Barn by Ferndale

Cindy Olsen

Jim & Marie Johnson

Williamson Wealth Advisors

A2U Internet

Shane and Cinderella McWhorter

Friends Of Racing

FKS Investment Company LLC






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