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This Festival is Made Possible Thanks to funds from Measure J and the Humboldt Creative Alliance
Live Music
Food
Workshops
Weaving
Art
Dance
Kids Zone
ONE VILLAGE, MANY PEOPLES
HUMBOLDT'S MULTI-CULTURAL FESTIVAL
July 5th, 2025
11 am - 6 pm
Join us for the Humboldt Multi-Cultural Festival, an all new extravaganza in McKinleyville, bringing together music, dance, food, interactive art exhibits, workshops, and traditions from around the world, right here on the north coast.
Whether you were born here, or just arrived, this is YOUR PARTY. Come dance, learn, explore, and celebrate the beauty of community and connection!
PLUS: Get Down in Mack Town! Stay for a karaoke and roller skating after party from 6-9 PM!
About the Participants
Black Humboldt
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Black Humboldt will be hosting their first multi-artist art installation. This installation explores the rich legacy of African roots and lineage throughout the African Diaspora. The installation is entitled
"Recalling our Roots: Stories of the Black and Afro Diaspora"
The installation will offer an interactive visual and performance art experience that tells the story of Black ancestry and the spirituality of lineage. Throughout the day, attendees can engage with visual and performance artists, explore history lessons, browse a mini-library and archive tent, and participate in a rotation of workshops.
Workshops and interactive stations will include:
* Green book illustration project
* BH Archive tent
* Community Graffiti wall
* Quilting
* Altar offerings
Humboldt Taiko
Humboldt Taiko is a local community drumming group. Taiko is known for its heart-pounding ensemble drumming. Humboldt Taiko will provide a short taiko demonstration followed by a beginning Taiko drumming class.
The drumming class will be followed by a demonstration of traditional Japanese folk dancing with a class to learn 3 easy folk dances. These Obon dances are done in a circle, and participants will be able to do these dances at the August 17 Obon Humboldt Festival in Arcata. No experience necessary for the drumming or the dancing. Get ready to have fun!
Hip Hop Humboldt
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HipHopHumboldt is hosting two shows during the "One Village, Many Peoples" Multicultural Festival on July 5th in Pierson Park! The afternoon show begins at 2:45pm on the Main Stage and features the legendary emcees Flo J Simpson and Nac One and of course Xcluesivbeats holding it down on the 1s and 2s! Together they are sure to take the vibes up, don't miss this one! And later in the evening, Al Bear, HietGotBars and B. Writes will be kicking off the party on the roller rink starting at 6pm. They always put on a great show, so stay for the party! This is going to be a blast, come join us for the fun!
Samba with Rocio
Join Rocio Cristal for a 30-minute Samba dance workshop and immerse yourself in the vibrant rhythms and movements of Brazil. Whether you're a beginner or experienced dancer, this session offers a fun and energetic introduction to Samba, focusing on basic footwork, body movements, and the infectious spirit of the dance.
Artwork by Ixchel Mata.
Ixchel Mata is an eight-year-old girl who is homeschooled by her parents David and Talisa Mata. Ixchel was presented with the event theme “One World Many Peoples“ to create her first event poster from. Ixchel gathered inspiration from her own unique background and let that be the starting point for asking questions about what other people in our community may do. She had questions such as what do they eat? What are their dances like? How do they dress? She also observed things that many of us share in common in this shared village such as riding bikes, roller skating, making things by hand, and dancing. Ixchel drew pictures of people she saw as we explored in books, and online searches of photos and video, as well as from her own upbringing. From this she was able to draw one village of many people doing what they enjoy best. Our region has great community gatherings with people from many diverse backgrounds and Ixchel looks forward to more big events to come.
-Ípak Arts