For 129 years, horse racing has been a defining tradition at the Humboldt County Fair — a cornerstone of our rural economy and culture.

Now, the California Horse Racing Board (CHRB) has voted to eliminate racing in Northern California, stripping away our fair dates without fully considering the people it impacts most.

This decision dismisses rural voices and threatens:

• Local jobs and working families who rely on the fair season
• Small businesses that depend on fair traffic
• A time-honored rural tradition that brings our community together

Horse racing at the Humboldt County Fair isn’t just a sport — it’s a living piece of our heritage and a vital economic engine.

Its loss risks deep, lasting harm to Humboldt County’s culture, economy, and identity.

We call on the CHRB to reinstate horse racing at the Humboldt County Fair. It’s not too late to reverse course and stand up for the people of rural California.

Sign now to demand a re-vote and restore racing to Humboldt County.