May the Forest Be with You at Prairie Creek State Park

By Humboldt-Del Norte Film Commission | March 27, 2026
May The Forest Be With You

Free May the Forest Be with You Festival returns to Prairie Creek State Park on Saturday, May 2nd

CRESCENT CITY, Calif. – Calling all explorers, adventurers, and fans of galaxies far, far away. Redwood Parks Conservancy, in partnership with the National Park Service and California State Parks, invites the public to May the Forest Be With You on Saturday, May 2, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park.

This free, family-friendly celebration transforms the redwoods into a world of imagination, where visitors can encounter familiar characters, explore cinematic history, and experience the forest in a whole new way.

Held alongside the season’s final Hike and Bike Day on Newton B. Drury Parkway, this is your chance to explore a car-free redwood parkway and experience the out-of-this-world beauty of these forests up close, while discovering how you can help protect them for generations to come.

WHERE: Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park, 127011 Newton B. Drury Scenic Parkway, Orick, CA
WHEN: Saturday, May 2, 2026, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
RSVP: https://bit.ly/maytheforestfest

Event Highlights:

  • Special Guests: A local costume club will be in attendance. Attendees are encouraged to come in costume and meet these incredible cosplayers.

  • Merchandise & Food: Stop by the Redwood Parks Conservancy tent near the visitor center for exclusive “May the Forest Be With You” merchandise and a customizable Redwood National and State Park Scribble Tee! Enjoy a hotdog for a donation—proceeds support park conservation.

  • Self-Guided Hike & Scavenger Hunt: Explore the Revelation Trail with a fun scavenger hunt featuring life-sized cutouts of fan-favorite galactic characters hidden along the path.

  • Costume Contest: Prizes will be awarded for the best costumes at 1 p.m.!

  • Partner Booths: Learn and engage with fantastic partners and community organizations offering educational activities near the visitor center.

Driving & Parking Information:
Exit 765 coming from Klamath/Crescent City for North Newton B. Drury Parkway will be CLOSED for the event and Saturday's Hike and Bike Day. You'll need to take exit 753 further south on Hwy 101 for the southern entrance of Newton B. Drury Parkway. Parking for the event will be available along Newton B. Drury Parkway and in the parking lot across from the visitor center.