Saturday, December 2nd, 2023 **SOLD OUT**
Sunday, December 3rd, 2023 **SOLD OUT**
Redwood Parks Conservancy's 34th Annual Candlelight Walk Through the Ancient Redwoods will be held on Saturday, December 2nd & Sunday, December 3rd, 2023 from 5pm-8pm. The Candlelight Walk is held each year as a fundraiser for RPC and the parks we support, including Redwood National and State Parks. Both nights are currently sold out. Event will take place rain or shine.
We’ve made some minor changes to the event this year so please read on for details. Here’s what to expect at this year’s walk:
CHECK-IN: “Doors” open at 5pm for attendee check-in. Please bring a printed or digital copy of your ticket to the check-in booth. Please note that there will be no cell service or no internet on-site.
WEATHER: The Candlelight Walk will take place rain or shine!
LOCATION & DIRECTIONS: Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park is located 50 miles north of Eureka and 25.9 miles south of Crescent City.
Directions from the south: Highway 101 N. to Exit #753 (Newton B. Drury Parkway). Drive north on the Parkway for approx. 2 miles and park off to the side on the wide area of the Parkway.
Directions from the north: Highway 101 S. to Exit #753 (Newton B. Drury Parkway). Please note that the 1st exit (Exit #765) to Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park will be CLOSED for Hike & Bike Day on SATURDAY ONLY. Drive north on Parkway for approx. 2 miles and park off to the side on the wide area of the Parkway. There will be a short walk from the Parkway to the visitor center. Please watch for traffic!
Event Schedule
5:00pm
Enjoy hot cider and snacks in the large tent along with a silent auction. Browse the visitor center for holiday gifts and souvenirs, and take in live music on the front porch!
5:15pm
Warm welcome and quick safety talk outside the visitor center before the trail is opened for self-guided walks. Walk out to the campfire center through old-growth redwoods on a path lit by hundreds of luminaries at your own pace.
5:30pm
Interpretive Ranger talk at the campfire center.
6:15pm
Local storyteller at the campfire center.
6:45pm
Interpretive Ranger talk at the campfire center.
7:30pm
Local storyteller at the campfire center. Silent auction closes.
8:00pm
Event ends. Thank you for supporting the redwoods!
Note: Please be mindful of footing on the trail. It will be dark and the ground may be uneven.
Thank you to our Sponsors!
Title Sponsor
Humboldt Lodging Alliance
Visit their website: www.humboldtlodging.com
Gold Sponsors
The Malaney Family
Nick & Lisa Rail
Silver Sponsors
American Back Country
Pauli-Shaw Insurance Agency
Recology
Bronze Sponsor
Hambro Recycling
Luminaire Sponsor
Specialties Plus
If you or your business are interested in being a sponsor of the 2023 Candlelight Walk, please contact events (at) redwoodparks.org!
FAQ's
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Candlelight Walk event:
Who do I contact for questions? Email us at [email protected]
Are there Candlelight Walk posters, magnets and pins available for purchase? Posters with the Candlelight Walk logo as well as pins, stickers, magnets and keychains are available in the RPC Store. All proceeds support Redwood National and State Parks.
What else can I do to support Redwood Parks? Take part in the Candlelight Walk online auction! Also, you can check out our Projects Page and consider Donating or Leaving a Legacy to help us do more.
How can I do more to support Prairie Creek Redwoods and all of Redwood National and State Parks? Redwood Parks Conservancy is the official non-profit partner for these parks and other local public lands. You can donate at https://www.redwoodparksconservancy.org/donate-rpc
For those who attended last year's 33rd Annual Candlelight Walk through the Ancient Redwoods fundraising event, those who watched the virtual broadcast, our luminary sponsors and those who bid on fabulous auction packages in our online auction, you helped raise more than $60,000 for parks and public lands here on California's far north coast.
Thank you so much for your support!
Thank You to our 2022 sponsors and Online Auction donors:
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McGovern and Company |
Nick and Lisa Rail |
Paradise Cay Publications |
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Recology Del Norte |
Specialties Plus of North Carolina |
Coming Attractions Theatres |
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Eco-Products |
Hotel Trio |
Impact Photographics, Inc. |
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MG Holistic |
MaryRuth Organics |
Oregon Coast Aquarium |
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Osprey |
Redwood Cinema |
REI-Medford |
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Seaside Silver Jewelry
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Dollywood |
Mountaineer Books |
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YALA |
Eugene Symphony |
Brother's Restaurant - Ashland |
| Cher-Ae Heights Casino |
Fresh Freeze |
Taylor's Sausage |
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Trader Joe's |
Cypress Grove |
Brick & Fire |
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Costco |
Steelhead Brewing Co. |
Caldwell Clan |
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Wild Tribute |
Association for Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery |
Stephen W. Phillips, DMD |
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CVS |
Benbow Historic Inn |
Bi-Mart |
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Marlo's Restaurant |
Darn Tough |
Brother's Restaurant |
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SeaQuake Brewing |
Lucky 7 Casino |
The Bewildered Pig |
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Cavallo Pt. Lodge |
Mt. Bachelor |
Oregon Shakespeare Festival |
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Kendra Scott |
Bear River Casino |
Callahan's Restaurant |
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Freeman Rock |
Plaza |
Ashland Hills Hotel & Suites |
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Rolling Hills Casino |
Your Guitar Sage |
Sierra Nevada Brewing |
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Rentor.com |
Philanthropic Fund of the Caldwell Family |
Congressman Jared Huffman |
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Potter Real Estate Group - Ashley Lee |
Oat Hill Beef |
Wild Birds Unlimited |
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Hiouchi Cafe |
Holly Yashi |
Jamba |
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Local Boys Surf Shop |
Tsunami Lanes |
Britt Festival |
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Safeway |
The Teapot on Wheels |
Java Hut |
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Spinner's Restaurant |
The Kitchen Co. |
Barron's Home Furnishings |
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Wal-Mart |
Wildberries Marketplace |
Rogue Valley Fun Center |
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Contour Airlines |
The Apple Farm |
GoDonut |
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Jerry's Rogue Jets |
Sunset Lodging in Sunriver |
Lane Hillendahl - Re/Max Coastal Redwood |
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Toadfish |
Thinking Tree Spirits |
Roman Spa Hot Springs Resort |
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North Coast Brewing |
Mountain Rose Herbs |
The Landmark Project |
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Wild Rivers Market |
Moonstone Crossing Winery |
Lane Hillendahl - Re/Max Coastal Redwoods |
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ZJ Michaels Photography |
Woof's Bakery |
Wildlife Safari |
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Wine Country Inn |
Tetrault Car Wash |
Trader Joe's - Medford |
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MasterClass |
LaCappella's Italian Kitchen |
V. Sattui Winery |
| Red Robin |
Grocery Outlet |
The Kid's Table |
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Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory |
Bridgeview Grill |
Partake Foods |
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Recology Humboldt |
Ballet Fantastique |
Infinity Spa & Salon |
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Beachfront Inn |
Gold Beach Inn |
The Drift Inn |
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Kubli Haus |
Original Grain |
Del Norte County Historical Society |
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The Boonville Hotel & Restaurant |
Bella Union |
Hearth & Home |
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Anchors & Sails Tattoo, Piercing and Hair
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Redwood Sightseeing Tours |
Fog Bank Clothing Co. |
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The Club Fitness Center |
Eugene Ballet |
Fisherman's Restaurant |
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Taprock Northwest Grill |
Trinidad Eatery |
Sunski |
Crescent Seafood, Trinidad Bay B&B, Trinidad Inn, King Arthur Baking Co., Ocean World, Desserts on Us, In-N-Out Burger, Local Ocean, Tractor Supply, Oakland A's, San Francisco Giants, Costco (Medford), Beachfront Bistro, Rainbow Ryders, Trees of Mystery, Soul Feet Retreat, Katherine Taylor-Edward Jones, True North Orchards, Fred Meyer (Medford), Les Schwab (Crescent City), Sequoia Park Zoo, Plank Town Brewing, Toulouse Winery, Gold Beach Lumber, The Historic Requa Inn, Redwood Rides, Eagle River Designs, Shane Ring, Aalfs, Evans & Company, LLC, Tri-Counties Bank, Senator Mike McGuire, Jones Construction, LNL Construction, Donna Zorn/Ming Tree Real Estate, The Mail Room, Mendocino Companies, Kathleen Whiteside, Laura Kadlecik, Ross Welch, Susan Andrews, Sue Calla, LNL Design & Construction, Chetco Medical & Aesthetics, Hunter, Hunter & Hunt LLP, Tri Counties Bank, U.S. Cellular, and Wild Tribute.
