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64th Annual

BIGFOOT DAZE!

Bigfoot Daze 2026 is a full day community celebration at Veterans Park in Willow Creek featuring live music, food, vendors, contests, and family activities.

This year is especially meaningful as Veterans Park reopens following renovations including a new bike park and completed skatepark. The park will also host additional activities including a softball game and horseshoe tournament.

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Sponsored by: HOOPA PUD/ACORN CONNECTED
BIGFOOT CANNABIS   CAMPORA GAS •  COAST CENTRAL CREDIT UNION • EMERALD QUEEN FARMS  •  R BROWN CONSTRUCTION CO •  SEQUOIA GAS/BLUE STAR GAS •  TSUNAMI WIRELESS and support by the Ink People, the Humboldt Creative Alliance, and Humboldt County’s Measure J.

Your Quick Guide to Bigfoot Daze 2026

Plan your visit to Bigfoot Daze with a quick overview of the most important event information.

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Bigfoot Daze 2026 event flyer. 64th Annual, Saturday June 27th, Veterans Park, Willow Creek CA. Schedule includes: 70+ vendors and food trucks all day at Veterans Park; Bloody Mary Specials at Forks Lounge; Red White and Bigfoot themed parade at 10am on Trinity Hwy 299 with Grand Marshals Tangie and Tony Markle; Ice Cream Social after the parade at Willow Creek China Flat Museum; and live music and events after parade until 5pm at Veterans Park. On stage: 10:30 Eureka Music School, 12:00 A Banjo Makes 3, 1:00 Bigfoot Calling Contest, 2:00 Stellar Daze, 3:00 Watermelon Eating Contest and Bigfoot Costume Contest, 4:00 Wyldfyre. Kid Zone sponsored by Hoopa Valley Tribe and Acorn Connected features circus nature activities, face painting, arts and folklore tent, and sprinkler zone. Free admission, all ages.

VENDORS & FOOD

Bigfoot Daze features more than 70 vendors including local businesses artisans nonprofits and food trucks.

A variety of food vendors and craft booths will be located throughout Veterans Park offering something for everyone.

Vendor maps and vendor key information are available to help you plan your visit.

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LIVE MUSIC

Enjoy live music throughout the day at Veterans Park featuring a full lineup of regional performers.

Bring a chair or blanket and spend the day enjoying music in the park.

ACTIVITIES AND CONTESTS

Bigfoot Daze features a full schedule of family friendly activities throughout the day.

Activities include the Bigfoot Calling Contest, Bigfoot Costume Contest, Watermelon Eating Contest, Kids Zone activities, a softball game, and a horseshoe tournament.

PARADE AND GRAND MARSHALS

The Bigfoot Daze Parade is one of the highlights of the day featuring community groups organizations families and creative entries from across the region.

2026 Grand Marshals:

This year’s Grand Marshals, Tangie & Tony Markle, have been pillars of the Willow Creek community since putting down roots here in 2005. Through nearly two decades of volunteering at Bigfoot Daze, Taste of Willow Creek, holiday events, and beyond, they have given countless hours out of their deep love for this mountain community and all it has to offer. We are honored to celebrate them at Bigfoot Daze on June 27th, 2026!

About the Parade:

Start planning your costumes, floats, and decorations!! We can’t wait to see how you bring Red, White & Bigfoot to life!

This year’s Bigfoot Daze will celebrate 250 years of independence by honoring the people, cultures, and traditions that make us who we are. From the foods we share to the stories we carry, this is a celebration of connection, diversity, and the beauty of coming together.

How to Enter:

We want this year’s parade to be bigger and better than ever – and we need you to help make that happen! Whether you’re part of a business, organization, club, or just a group of friends with a fun idea, we welcome all creative and spirited entries.

What can you enter? Almost anything – floats, classic cars, heavy equipment, livestock, dance teams, decorated bikes, walking groups, or anything else that showcases the unique spirit of our community. Be creative, have fun, and bring your best Bigfoot energy!

What is NOT allowed? Please do not include any political messages in your entry. This is about celebrating 250 years of indpendence. We will not allow any entries that include messages about politics and you will not be allowed to participate on the day if there are any political messages in your entry. Thank you for keeping this fun and festive for the whole community!

SIGN UP TO BE IN THE PARADE!

PARKING & GETTING HERE

Bigfoot Daze is returning to Veterans Park, and parking at the park is very limited.

We strongly encourage attendees to carpool whenever possible and plan for a short walk from designated parking areas. Arriving early is the best way to reduce stress and enjoy a full day of activities.

ADA parking will be available near the event.

Looking for the best parking in town? Volunteers receive special parking privileges and other event perks. Just a few hours of your time helps make Bigfoot Daze possible and keeps this community tradition going strong.

VOLUNTEER!

Traveling to Bigfoot Daze?

Willow Creek is located in the heart of the Klamath Trinity region. If you’re traveling from outside the area, plan extra time for mountain roads, parking, and walking to the event.

BEFORE YOU GO

✔ Carpool if possible

✔ Bring a chair or blanket for live music

✔ Wear comfortable walking shoes

✔ Bring water and sun protection

✔ Download the event schedule and vendor map before arriving


VOLUNTEERS

Bigfoot Daze depends on volunteers to help make the event possible.

Volunteer shifts are available throughout the day and volunteers who work a 2-hour shift receive event perks including a commemorative t shirt and VIP parking benefits near the event.

Your short shift makes a meaningful difference in bringing this community event to life.

VOLUNTEER!