Fortuna Rodeo Ribbon Cutting and Mixer

On July 12, we celebrated the reopening of the Rodeo Grandstands and Arena and the 100th Anniversary of the Fortuna Rodeo with a ribbon cutting and mixer. Some of the improvements made to the arena grandstands by the Fortuna Rodeo Association included improvements to the grandstand’s foundation, ADA accessibility, and adding additional seating capacity. After the ribbon cutting, attendees mixed and mingled by the Cook Shack, listening to live tunes by Christopher Robin. Fresh on Main Street provided snacks, Hops in Humboldt donated a pony keg of Eel River Brewing Company beer, North Coast Journal donated wine, and Redwood Teen Challenge popped up that delicious kettle corn.

Top Right: 2021 Fortuna Rodeo parade Grand Marshall Roy Curless with Fortuna Rodeo Association President Shannon McWhorter.

Right: Mixer attendees received a goodie bag fi lled with a Fortuna Loyalty Card, Chili Cook-off passport, and items donated by Bear River Casino & Resort, North Coast Journal, Crystal Lewis State Farm, and Cornerstone Realty. Three bags contained a special key for a coveted Rodeo hat! Below: Ribbon cutting attendees. Photos by Mary Bullwinkel