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Council approves three September Friday night markets with Humboldt Made; city to contribute $13,500

5841609 · July 17, 2025
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Summary

Arcata approved an agreement with Humboldt Made and the Chamber to host three Friday night markets on the plaza in September. Humboldt Made will receive a stipend; the city will cover site logistics and staff costs from its economic development budget.

The Arcata City Council approved a partnership agreement with Humboldt Made to host three Friday night markets on the Arcata Plaza in September. The markets are scheduled for Sept. 5, Sept. 12 and Sept. 26; the plaza would be closed to traffic between 4 p.m. and 9 p.m. with event hours from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Under the agreement Humboldt Made will be paid a stipend of $2,500 per night (total $7,500) to organize the events. The city estimated staff costs for pre‑event logistics, public safety coordination and post‑event reopening at about $2,000 per night (total $6,000). The combined out‑of‑pocket cost to the city for the three markets is $13,500 and will come from the city’s economic development budget,…

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