Culture
The town hosts periodic events, such as the spaghetti feed, Southern Humboldt Garden Club Flower Show and Holiday Crafts Fair. The former economic base for Weott residents—primary and secondary lumber industries—has largely disappeared. Some locals commute to jobs in near-by communities or work with government entities such as the school district or Humboldt-Redwoods State Park. Retirees also make up an important part of the community.
Weott is within the mythical "State of Jefferson", an area encompassing several northern California counties. (Some southern Oregon counties are also occasionally included in the "State of Jefferson", as well.) The yellow and black "double-cross" flag of the State of Jefferson flies over the general store, although the American flag flies over the nearby elementary school. Pro-Jefferson sentiment is significant, but not particularly active in the area.
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