05/04/2026
May the 4th be with you! If youโre a Star Wars fan, you may already know that our region is also the Forest Moon of Endor, home of the Ewoks! Over 40 years ago, the redwood coast served as the film site for the iconic battleground between the Rebel Alliance and the Empire in Star Wars: Return of the Jedi. Today, fans from around the world continue to visit this stunning cinematic landscape to honor the legendary film franchise and explore the North Coast. ๐ฒ๐
Hosted by the Humboldt-Del Notre Film Commission, the Forest Moon Festival is an annual celebration held in many towns across Humboldt and Del-Norte counties honoring the region's role as this incredible filming location. The festival features Star Wars-themed events for fans of all ages featuring costumed characters, movie screenings, film site tours and immersive activities amongst the coastal redwoods.
This year, the Forest Moon Festival will take place Thursday, May 28 through Sunday, May 31. For more information about the festival and to check out the schedule of events, visit ForestMoonFestival.org.
Learn more about things to do around Humboldt County in May in our May newsletter at: tinyurl.com/May2026Newsletter
๐ธ Pictured: Costumed Star Wars superfans search for cell service at Cheatham Grove in Grizzly Creek Redwoods State Park, which is one if the iconic film sites in Humboldt County where Return of the Jedi was filmed. Photo by Mark McKenna, courtesy of the Humboldt Del-Norte Film Commission.
Humboldt-Del Norte Film Commission
Forest Moon Festival