Blue Lake News

Finish your holidays up in style with Jewell Gin Barrel Reserve. This gin, aged in rye barrels “captures a beautiful honey color with aromas and flavors of toasted vanilla, maple and a woodsy spice”. Stop by Jewell Distillery and pick up a bottle or two for friends, family and yourself! https://www.jewelldistillery.com

On Sunday, the Blue Lake Holiday Tree was decorated with help from the community. The Korean Fir (Abies Koreana) was purchased by the Blue Lake Chamber of Commerce in 2017 to create a new holiday tradition for the community. Participants were able to partake of cookies, hot cider and cocoa, while they decorated the tree. Thank you to all that contributed their time (and cookies!) to this annual celebration. Pictured above, left to right: Mariel Morison, BL Chamber Member; Alicia … Read More

The Logger Bar is OVER-THE-TOP decorated for the holidays! If you didn’t get a chance to see it last year, be sure to stop by now to see the spectacle of lights while you sip a cup of good cheer.

Mad River Brewery celebrated their 30th year birthday/anniversary with music, raffle prizes, cake and of course- beer! There were games for the kids (and adults) and menu specials. Thanks to Mad River Brewing Company for being a special part of our community!

Perigot Park and Clemence Baseball Field were the setting for the 2 day Funk ‘N’ Reggae Festival, featuring Michael Franti and Don Carlos, this past Saturday and Sunday (pictured above l-r: Georgia Willits, City of Blue Lake; Mandy Mager, City Manager-City of Blue Lake; Michael Franti; Marvin Samuels, Blue Lake Chamber President; Laurie Sexton, Blue Lake Chamber; Summer Daugherty, City of Blue Lake Council Member). Forever Found Humboldt, promoters of the event, gave the Blue Lake Chamber a free vendor … Read More

Artists gathered in Perigot Park on Saturday, July 27th to create sidewalk pastels for local businesses and organizations as part of “Get Out & Play Day” sponsored by Blue Lake Parks & Recreation. For $100 a business/organization could purchase a square and have their selected artist create artwork advertising their business/organization. The money raised went to Blue Lake Parks & Rec to fund their various programs. Over 15 squares were purchased!

Mad River Brewing Company hosted the Blue Lake Chamber mixer on Thursday, June 20th. MRBC provided great food and of course, great beer. The Mad River Old Crows made pizzas with their portable wood-fired pizza oven. After food, drink & networking, there was an amazing raffle! Thanks to all the businesses that provided raffle prizes. Thanks to Mad River Brewery for hosting the mixer in their brewhouse (pictured above: Rick Hanger, Michele Kandaris and Nathan Sailor of Mad River Brewery). … Read More

This year, the 52nd annual Annie & Mary Day Celebration will be on Sunday, July 14th. The fun begins at 8:00am with the Mad River Grange breakfast. The parade begins at 11:00am, then music by the Folklife Society starts at noon. There will also be a BBQ and other food vendors, a bocce ball tournament, pony rides, fire truck rides, craft vendors and a car show! Interested in being in the parade? Download the application here. Interested in being a … Read More

The Blue Lake Museum held it’s Spring re-opening reception on Sunday, April 14th. There are new exhibits to view on the Blue Lake Advocate, law enforcement and antique toys. The Blue Lake Museum Society was organized in 1980. In 1982, the Museum opened in the Old Arcata and Mad River Railroad Depot on Railroad Avenue. The Museum will be open May- September. Their hours are 1-4pm, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Consider supporting the Museum by becoming a member. Call 707-668-4188 … Read More

Have you been to Coffee Club? Coffee Club was started in May 2018 by Sarah Finestone & Sean Stanford Graves. They provided local breakfast goodies and “Coffee Educator”, Sean, served up a variety of coffees and teas to try. Blue Lake farmer, Karina Gilkerson, began bringing her locally grown veggies and homemade breakfast treats. Karina and Rhonda Widenbeck of Beck’s Bakery have continued the Coffee Club tradition at the Mad River Grange on Fridays 7-10am. You can sign-up with Karina … Read More