September 2026 Newsletter
Thank you to everyone who joined us for Harvest Festival to celebrate local food! It was wonderful to see so many community members come together at the Food Forest. As we head into September, we have two upcoming events, including a soils workshop and a mini farmers market at the Community Health Fair. And don’t forget- the Downtown Crescent City Farmers Market continues every Wednesday from 9am–2pm through the last week of October. Happy harvest season!
- Community Food Council
~~~Upcoming Events~~~
Building Soils Workshop
Thursday, September 17, 2026
5:30pm- 7:00pm
510 E Washington Blvd, Crescent City, CA 95531
Join us next Thursday for an informative workshop with Pacific Northwest Organics to learn about their locally produced products, agricultural applications, and opportunities to support healthy soils and productive farms.
During this interactive workshop, Pacific Northwest Organics will share the story behind their business, including their mission, services, and approach to transforming organic materials into valuable agricultural resources. Participants will learn more about their products, how they can be used in agricultural settings, and the potential benefits and opportunities they offer for farmers, ranchers, and growers.
Community Health Fair
Saturday, September 26, 2026
11:00am- 2:00pm
3rd Street, Crescent City, CA 95531
We will be joining Del Norte Public Health in their celebration of 𝟯𝟬 years of supporting our community! For three decades, the Health Fair has connected community members with local resources, services, activities, and organizations dedicated to improving health and well-being in Del Norte County.
This year the Food Council will host a Farmers Market at the Health Fair, celebrating the amazing farmers who keep our community nouished and providing people with access to locally grown fruits, vegtables and local beef at the event.
For more information please call 707-464-0861.
Look back on Harvest Festival 2026
What a day! More than 600 community members joined us for the Harvest Festival on Saturday, August 29th at the Crescent City Food Forest. Thank you to everyone who came out, participated in the activities, and supported local vendors and organizations. We loved seeing so many familiar and new faces!
We’re so grateful to everyone who helped make the day possible. A huge shoutout to our amazing volunteers, community partners, local vendors, and donors. Your support helped create a fun and welcoming afternoon centered around local food, community, and connection.
Have photos from the Harvest Festival? We’d love to see them! Send your photos to Oriah@dnatlfoodcouncil.org.
Thank you to the following partners supporting this event:
Music, Activities & Tabling:
Tsunami Swing
The Woodpile
Julie Jo from Ocean Air Farms
Humble Fuse Productions
Del Norte Library
Gateway Education
Family Resource Center of the Redwoods
UC Master Gardeners
UC Master Food Preservers
Donations:
Jennifer and Matt Fenner from High Note Winery
Port o Pints
Seaquake
Christian Alexandre
Elkhorn Herbals
Stella’s Adventures
Del Norte Office Supply
Home Depot
Ace
Vendors:
Crescent to Crescent
Tickle Me Tummy
Elkhorn Herbals
Squeeze of Faith
Kocobunny
Gnomad Essentials
Ethical Wildcrafting
From the Ground Up
Knot Tied Up
Denise Tierney Whimsical Pastel Paintings
Mini Grant Application: Gather & Grow
We are offering mini grants to community members. Receive up to $200 to provide healthy local food for your community event or up to $500 to support new & existing community gardens
Applications are due by the end of each month. Click the link above to learn more & apply.
Our Mission is to strengthen our local food system to support a healthy and resilient North Coast Community.
- Del Norte and Tribal Lands Community Food Council