Willits Chamber of Commerce

06/16/2026

Did you know you don't have to be a Chamber member to post on our community event calendar at visitwillits.com/event-calendar ?

Every event you add is indexed by search engines like Google, so when people search for things to do in Willits, your event can show up right when they're looking for it.

And Chamber members get a bonus: you can also post to the members calendar at members.willits.org/event-calendar/ to put your business in front of even more visitors.

Have something coming up? Submit your event today and help us show off everything happening in Willits!

06/16/2026

Look at what showed up on my desk! The new issue of 101 Things To Do Mendocino is here with a page and a half dedicated to the Willits Frontier Days. Come by the Chamber at the Skunk Train Depot to get your free copy and say hello!

06/11/2026

🌟 Member Spotlight: A1 Crane Academy LLC! 🌟

We are so proud to highlight an outstanding local business that is actively building up our community’s workforce! Whether you are taking the first steps into a new career or you are a seasoned professional needing recertification, A1 Crane Academy is Willits’ premier vocational training center.

Here is what makes this specialized educational resource so valuable to our region:

Comprehensive Education: Expert instruction for NCCCO certification preparation, designed to help operators ace nationally recognized exams.

Versatile Training: Specialized courses covering mobile, tower, articulating, and overhead crane operations.

Safety First: A strict focus on OSHA standards and rigorous industry safety protocols to ensure compliance and precision on the modern job site.

Expert Instructors: Students learn directly from industry veterans who bring years of real-world experience to the classroom.

Workforce Development: They are dedicated to supporting career growth in the construction and industrial sectors right here in our backyard!

📍 Located at: 1766 South Main Street, Willits, CA
📞 Give them a call: (707) 205-5154
🌐 Visit their website: a1craneacademy.com

06/11/2026

Join the American Legion Post 174 Float!
Willits 4th of July Parade – Celebrating 100 Years of Frontier Days

This year’s theme is Patriotism (Year of the Sweet Heart), and we’re inviting all Willits-area Veterans and their Families to ride with us or walk behind the float as a show of strength and unity.
Let’s fill every seat and show our community what service and pride look like!

📅 Parade Day: July 4th
📍 Location: Downtown Willits
🎉 Theme: Patriotism – Honoring 100 Years of Frontier Days

Interested in joining?
👉 Contact us on our page for details and to reserve your spot.

06/10/2026

🌟 Member Spotlight: The Whistle Stop! 🌟

Calling all Peppermint Mocha and milkshake lovers! 📣 We are thrilled to spotlight one of our wonderful members, The Whistle Stop, and they have a secret creation that you absolutely have to try.

Check out this brilliant milkshake hack that perfectly bridges the gap between summer vibes and cozy winter flavors. The next time you order, ask for 1/2 Peppermint Brownie and 1/2 Coffee ice cream in your shake! This delicious combination tastes exactly like the ultimate Peppermint Mocha. 😋☕️

Make sure to visit our friends at The Whistle Stop to experience this deliciousness for yourself!

Check out their website for hours, menu and location details: https://www.whistlestopwillits.com/

06/08/2026

🤠 Yeehaw, Willits! Get ready for some community fun at the Willits Frontier Days Hometown Celebration!

Join us for a fantastic evening right in front of the beautifully decorated MAZAHAR and Willits Enchanted Toy Shoppe! It is the perfect opportunity to celebrate our community and enjoy some amazing local talent.

Event Details:

Date: Friday, June 19th, 2026

Time: 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Location: 38 South Main Street

Activities: Traditional henna art by Master Henna Artist Hilary Kocher!

Family Fun: Face painting and balloon twisting with Tiffany's Family Circus Entertainment and Silly Tilly!

While you are downtown enjoying the festivities, be sure to step inside! MAZAHAR and Willits Enchanted Toy Shoppe are offering a special Return Reward program for their shoppers:

Earn a $1 Return Reward for every $10 spent during the months of June and July.

You can redeem these rewards during the month of September for up to 50% off any purchase (special orders excluded).

Come out, support our amazing local businesses, and celebrate Willits Frontier Days with the whole family. We can't wait to see you there!

06/08/2026

We are so grateful for our community partners who help make the Willits First Fridays Summer Concert Series a reality! 🎵

A special thank you to:

🍦 Scoops (Ice Cream•Deli•Catering) for generously providing refreshments for the bands throughout the entire series. Thank you for keeping our musicians energized!

🏛️ The Willits Center for the Arts for letting the bands use their green room space to take a break and refresh. Your hospitality is much appreciated!

The first two events (May 1st and June 5th) were an incredible success, and we couldn't have done it without this support.

Mark your calendars! We want to see everyone downtown for the final two shows:
☀️ August 7th
☀️ September 4th

Let's make these last two events the best ones yet!

06/08/2026

06/08/2026

We thought it might be fun to bring back the businesses best decorated window. Send us a email to [email protected]. by June 10th You can see the perpetual trophy displayed at the Savings Bank of Mendocino County in the Willits location.

06/08/2026

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