May The Forest Be With You – May 2nd, 2026

Celebrate the force of nature and fun at this free, family-friendly event!

Date: Saturday, May 2, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Location: Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park
📍127011 Newton B. Drury Scenic Parkway, Orick, CA
RSVP: Click here to register

Come to the Park Side! Enjoy a self-guided tour along Revelation Trail with your favorite characters and dress up for the costume contest!

Get ready to step into another world. 🌲✨

Join Redwood Parks Conservancy for May the Forest Be With You at Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park. This is not your average day in the park. It is a chance to let your imagination run wild in one of the most awe-inspiring places on Earth!

Spend the day exploring the Revelation Trail on a self-guided walk through towering trees that have inspired filmmakers and visitors from around the world. Along the way, discover iconic movie connections with the Humboldt Del Norte Film Commission, featuring storyboards and authentic memorabilia from films shot right here in the redwoods.

Channel your inner Jedi as you experience the magic of the forest and learn how you can be part of its care and preservation. Enjoy music, food, non-alcoholic drinks, family-friendly crafts, and a costume contest. Come dressed as your favorite character and celebrate the power of nature.

This is a free event. RSVP is requested, but not required.

Come to the Park Side.

Important Traffic Information

  • Exit 765 (North Newton B. Drury Parkway) will be CLOSED for the event and Saturday’s Hike and Bike Day.
  • Please use Exit 753 on Hwy 101 for access to the event.

    Explore the Gallery from Past Festivals

    All photos by Max Forster.

    Thank you to our 2026 sponsors!

    Redwood Sapling Sponsors

    Big Hairy Dog Information Systems

    American Backcountry

    If you would like to sponsor the 2027 May the Forest Be With You Festival, please email events (at) redwoodparks.org for more information.