When:

Jah Sun

Its tam time! Come Rasta out to the reggae beats of Humboldt County based Jah Sun; an artist dedicated to global and social healing. Fusing the sounds of hip-hop, reggae and world music with conscious and uplifting lyrics, he hopes to awaken the human spirit and inspire others to live to their ultimate potential. Jah Sun brings his message of love and unity with a variety of vocal styles. From fierce hip-hop explosions, to melodic ballads, rootsy anthems and sensual dancehall licks, he brings something for everyone. Regardless of style, the common theme throughout all his music is the consistent message of positivity, love and respect, and kindness to all. For more information, go to www.jahsunmusic.com

The Berel Alexander Ensemble

Are you ready for rock ‘n soul? Not to be missed, The Berel Alexander Ensemble plays instantly engaging original material plus unique, evocative renditions of classic songs. Berel is a musical storyteller who takes us to places of dreams and discovery. Mature, powerful themes are delivered with boyish charm. His thoughtful lyrics blend magically with lush, evolving harmonies, supple rhythms and irrepressible melodies. North coast troubadour Berel Alexander is a singer-songwriter of extraordinary depth, and a performer with charisma to captivate any crowd, Alexander’s musical influences range from 1970’s soul and R&B, to folk giants like James Taylor, and all the way to modern neo-soul and hip-hop.Learn more at www.berelalexander.com

The Trouble

This Americana-style rock band is not to be missed! Based out of Arcata and Eureka, CA, The Trouble brings a literate, lyrical edge to their roots-rock foundation, fusing a visceral blend of driving rhythms, snarling guitars, sharp melodic hooks, and intuitive country harmonies. The band is collaboration between songwriters Marc Jeffares (formerly of Blue Yonder) and Chris Parreira (The Lonesome Roses), with bassist Jeff Krider (formerly of The Tao Jonesers) and drummer Sam Kaplan-Good (Blue Street Junction, The Small Axe). The Trouble is influenced by artists such as Neil Young and Crazy Horse, The Band, Ryan Adams and Tom Waits. For more information on The Trouble, visit www.thetrouble.org

• Kiwanis Club of Arcata
• Tate
• GB’s BBQ
• Sushi Spot
• Humboldt County Cattlewomen
• Mad River Farm
• Calhoun’s Southside BBQ
• Far North Climbing/Ski Lounge Inc.
• Uniquely Yours Catering
• Folie Douce
• Humboldt Bay Oyster Co.
• The Lost French Man
• Humboldt Brews
• Tomo Japanese Restaurant
• The Oyster Lady
• Humboldt Hot Sauce LLC.
• Annie’s Cambodian Cuisine

• Blue Lake Casino
• Coast Seafood’s Company
• Fortuna Girls Basketball
• Humboldt Hotdogs
• Looking Glass House
• Gallagher’s Irish Pub
• Eureka High School Cheer/Football
• Hue SE Asian (Laotian Food)
• Congo Café (African Food)

2012 OYSTER FESTIVAL FOOD VENDOR MENU

• Kiwanis Club of Arcata
  Fish tacos
• Tate
  Oyster tacos, gumbo, sweet tea
• GB’s BBQ
  Texas tri-tip, smoked oysters, turkey legs
  ENTRY – Garlic Parmesan Texas Oysters
• Sushi Spot
  Raw oysters, BBQ oysters, fried oysters, ahi tuna, sushi rolls
  ENTRY – Oyster Shooter
• Humboldt County Cattlewomen
  Tri – tip sandwiches, rocky mountain oysters, cookies
• Mad River Farm
• Calhoun’s Southside BBQ
  BBQ chicken wings with Calhoun’s homemade local BBQ sauce
• Far North Climbing/Ski Lounge Inc.

Three Grilled Oysters: Baked potato oyster, chili lime oyster, surprise oyster
ENTRY – Baked Potato Oyster

• Uniquely Yours Catering
  Raw and grilled oysters
• Folie Douce
  Japanese grilled oysters, ceviche, foccacio
  ENTRY – Japanese grilled oyster
• Humboldt Bay Oyster Co.

Two grilled Pacific Oysters: Garlic butter and cucumber salsa
ENTRY – Grilled Pacific Oyster with Cucumber Salsa

• The Lost French Man
  Pesto veggie pizza -bell pepper/spinach/artichoke, Tuna pizza –white sauce/sundried tomato/fresh herbs/arugula, Cheese pizza, Meat pizza
• Humboldt Brews
  Fish tacos and shrimp tacos
• Tomo Japanese Restaurant
  Breaded oyster, tempura prawns, oyster shooter
  ENTRY – Oyster Shooter
• The Oyster Lady
  BBQ Pacific oyster and raw Kumamoto oysters
  ENTRY – Kumamoto oyster with Shane’s Secret Sauce
• Humboldt Hot Sauce LLC.

Grilled Oyster with Humboldt hot sauce
ENTRY – Grilled Oyster with Humboldt Hotsauce

• Annie’s Cambodian Cuisine
  Chicken kebab, beef kebab, chow mien, eggrolls, cheese puffs, soda, bottled water

• Blue Lake Casino
• Coast Seafood’s Company
  BBQ Kumo
  ENTRY – BBQ Kumo
• Fortuna Girls Basketball
  Chili dogs, hot dogs, nachos, chili nachos, soda, water
• Humboldt Hotdogs
  Eel River organic beef hotdogs: Smoked and Regular, Smoked chicken apple sausage, Bratwurst, Tofu dogs, fresh squeezed lavender lemonade
  ENTRY – OysterDog
• Looking Glass House
  Sausage, oysters
• Gallagher’s Irish Pub
  Ceviche –scallop/shrimp/crab, crab cocktail, prawn cocktail, oyster shooter, chowder bread bowls, brownies, Hansen’s soda, water
  ENTRY – Teriyaki Oyster
• Eureka High School Cheer/Football
  Pineapple jalapeno oysters, garlic butter bacon oysters, kettle corn, soda, water
• Hue SE Asian (Laotian Food)
  Veggie egg rolls, veggie stir fry noodles, lemon grass BBQ chicken, Thai iced tea
• Congo Café (African Food)
  Combination Plates –Rice/white beans/congolese sauce/peanut sauce, marinated BBQ chicken and beef skewers in Congolese spicy sauce, ginger juice, “bissap juice”

·         Up & Under Pub & Grill
skewered rosemary vegetable kabobs, Frito bag of chili, marinated steak sandwiches

Arcata Main Street’s 22^nd Annual Oyster Festival will take place on Saturday, June 16, 2012. This annual summer tradition on the Arcata Plaza has grown into a successful festival model by demonstrating how an area can capitalize on its natural resources without relinquishing its unique charms.

It was estimated that over 18,000 people attended the 2011 Oyster Festival and dined on oysters prepared by local culinary talent, enjoyed local microbrews, drank fine wine, danced to great music, and enjoyed a kid friendly area.

Through the success of this event and exposure created, Arcata was named the Oyster Capital of California as well as named one of the top 10 food festivals in the world by Away.com. The Oyster Fest attracts throngs of gourmet food lovers to downtown’s historic Arcata Plaza, one of the few last remaining town squares in California. June marks the peak of the oyster season in Humboldt County, where more than 70 percent of the fresh oysters consumed in the state are grown.

Be sure to claim your spot early. We have attached the 2012 Application for Non-Oyster/Kids Area Vendors. Application deadline is Monday, April 16, 2012.

We look forward to your participation in the 2012 Oyster Festival!!!!

For more information, questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me.

Jennifer Koopman

Executive Director

Arcata Main Street

info@arcatamainstreet.com

www.arcatamainstreet.com

707-822-4500

Fax 707-822-4555

Vendor Applications

Here are the applications for vendors.  Download the PDF files here:

Cover Letter:

Non-Oyster & Kid Friendly Vendor Cover Letter_2012

Vendor Application:

Non Oyster_Kid Friendly application_2012

Arcata, formerly Union Town or Union, is a city adjacent to the Arcata Bay (northern) portion of Humboldt Bay in Humboldt County, California, United States. At the 2010 census, Arcata’s population was 17,231. This college town, located 280 miles (450 km) north of San Francisco (via Highway 101), is home to Humboldt State University.

A special thanks to The Garden Gate for representing Arcata Main Street as their non-profit for February’s Arts! Arcata.  We greatly appreciate your support  and the contributions from the community. THANK YOU!