Annual Events
ALL ANNUAL EVENTS
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Various locations in Midtown
12 Days of Midtown WebsiteAnnual event in the first half of December -
Crest Theatre
1013 K Street
A Place Called Sacramento Film Festival WebsiteAnnual event in October -
600 Alhambra Blvd
A Taste of East Sacramento WebsiteAnnual food and wine event in April -
Discovery Park
1000 Garden Hwy.
Aftershock WebsiteAnnual music festival in October -
Soil Born Farms/American River Ranch
2140 Chase Drive
Autumn Equinox Celebration WebsiteAnnual event at Soil Borns Farms in September -
1701 Sutterville Road - William Land Park
Near corner of Freeport & Sutterville
Barks & Brews 5K WebsiteAnnual fundraiser run on Memorial Day. -
Annual event in late Summer or early Fall. -
Heart Health Park at Cal Expo
1600 Exposition Blvd.
Best of California Brewfest WebsiteBeer tasting at the California State Fair in July -
Amador County Wineries
Amador City, Fiddletown, Ione, Plymouth, Sutter Creek
Big Crush Harvest Festival WebsiteAnnual 2-day wine festival in Amador County in October. -
916-921-7723
Big Day of Giving WebsiteAnnual 24 hour fundraising event in May. -
Sacramento Turn Verein
3349 J Street
916-442-7360
Bockbierfest WebsiteAnnual event in April -
Shepard Garden & Arts Center
3330 McKinley Blvd.
Cactus & Succulent Show WebsiteCactus & Succulent Show, annual event in May at Shepard Garden & Arts Center -
Discovery Park
1600 Garden Hwy
California Brewers Festival WebsiteAnnual event in Discovery Park in September -
Mather Airport
10510 Superfortress Avenue
California Capital Airshow WebsiteAnnual event in Spring & Summer -
Folsom to Capitol Park, Sacramento
Finish: Capitol Ave & 15th Street
California International Marathon (CIM) WebsiteAnnual event held in the Fall or early Winter. -
Cal Expo
1600 Exposition Blvd.
California State Fair @ Cal Expo WebsiteAnnual California State Fair in July -
Capitol Mall
Capitol Avenue between State Capitol & Old Sacramento
Capitol Beer Fest WebsiteAnnual event in March that closes out Sacramento Beer Week -
Fremont Park
16th St & Q St
916-484-5710
Chalk It Up! WebsiteAnnual event taking place Labor Day Weekend (September) -
Luther Burbank High School
3500 Florin Road
president@cnyca.net
Chinese New Year Celebration WebsiteAnnual Chinese New Year Celebration in February -
Cesar Chavez Park
910 I Street
916-442-8575
Concerts in the Park WebsiteFREE summer music festival Every Friday from May through July at Cesar Chavez Plaza in Downtown Sacramento. -
Fulton Avenue
2700 Fulton Ave.
916-442-6802
CruiseFest on Fulton Avenue WebsiteAnnual car cruise, show and festival put on by the California Auto Museum in the fall. -
William Curtis Park
3349 West Curtis Dr.
Curtis Fest Artisan Fair in Curtis Park WebsiteAnnual summer event -
Multiple Locations
Sol Collective, Sacramento History Museum, Old Sacramento
Dia de los Muertos Souls of the City WebsiteFree activities in October at multiple locations. Main festival in Old Sacramento. -
Various restaurants around Sacramento
916-442-8575
Dine Downtown Restaurant Week WebsiteAnnual event taking place in January -
William Land Park
3800 Land Park Drive
Doggy Dash & Bark in the Park WebsiteAnnual event in Spring or Summer -
Ali Youssefi Park
701 K Street
916-443-5563
Downtown Sacramento Holiday Ice Rink WebsiteDowntown Sacramento Holiday Ice Rink is open November/December/January -
East Sacramento
916-277-6271
East Sac Garden Tour WebsiteTour beautiful gardens located in and around the Fabulous Forties in the heart of East Sacramento, annual event on Mother's Day Weekend. -
East Sacramento Parks
916-808-5240
East Sac Pops in the Park WebsiteAnual event that takes place every Saturday in June -
2700 Front Street
Annual event honoring the centuries-old tradition of Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead), featuring live dance and music, and dozens of traditional memorials. -
Crest Theatre
1013 K Street
Emerge Summit WebsiteAnnual leadership conference in September -
Various Locations Each Year
Empty Bowls WebsiteHelp fight hunger at River City Food Bank's annual Empty Bowls fundraiser in March. -
Capitol Mall
Capitol Mall & 7th Street
Farm-to-Fork Festival WebsiteAnnual event in September as part of Farm to Fork Week -
2700 Front Street
Fiesta de Frida WebsiteAnnual cultural event in July -
Southside Park
2115 6th Street
Fiesta en la Calle's Cinco de Mayo Festival WebsiteFiesta en la Calle's Cinco de Mayo Festival, Annual event in May -
36th and Broadway
First Fridays Oak Park WebsiteA Casual evening with music, art, shopping, food, drink, and more. May-Oct in Oak Park -
Various Museums
FREE Sacramento Museum Weekend (Museum Day) WebsiteAn annual event taking place in February or March. -
2127 Front Street
(916) 808-7387
events@friendsoffrontstreet.com
Front Street Brewfest WebsiteSpring/Summer Block Party with music, craft beers, cocktails, games - to benefit the Front Street Animal Shelter. 21+ only event -
Full Belly Farm
16090 Road 43
530-796-2214
belly@fullbellyfarm.com
Full Belly Farm Hoes Down Festival WebsiteAnnual event that takes place the first weekend in October -
Broadway & 3rd
GATHER: Oak Park Website2nd Thursdays May - October -
2533 R Street #130
916.492.8966
Great American Triathlon WebsiteA Sacramento summertime tradition. -
Scottish Rite Masonic Center
6151 H St
Hair & Fashion Battle WebsiteAnnual event in late Summer - early Fall -
California State Indian Museum
2618 K Street
Indian Arts & Crafts Holiday Fair WebsiteAnnual event at the California State Indian Museum in November -
Cal Expo
1600 Exposition Blvd
International Sportsmen's Exposition WebsiteAnnual event in January -
Sacramento Buddhist Church
2401 Riverside Blvd
916-446-0121
betsuinoffice@gmail.com
Japanese Food & Cultural Bazaar WebsiteAnnual 2-day festival that takes place in August or September -
Various Locations
916-541-2582
Juneteenth- A Celebration of Freedom WebsiteAnnual event on the 3rd weekend of June. -
West steps
Legends of Wine WebsiteLegends of Wine is an annual Farm-to-Fork event that occurs in September at the State Capitol -
Various Locations
Annual fundraising event in July for Sacramento Self Help Housing -
3349 J Street
(916) 442-7360
Maifest WebsiteAnnual family festival celebrating German Maifest at the Sacramento Turn Verein. -
March for Martin Luther King Jr., his ideals and our community -
Marshall Park
915 27th St.
916-442-1500
Midtown Halloween Festival & Pooch Parade WebsiteAnnual event the Saturday on or before Halloween. -
Hornet Stadium
Stadium Dr.
NCAA Division I Men’s & Women’s Outdoor Track & Field Regionals WebsiteAnnual multi-day event in May at Sac State -
Old Sacramento Waterfront
Front Street
New Year's Eve in Old Sacramento WebsiteAnnual New Year's Eve festival and Light Show in Old Sacramento -
Sacramento Turn Verein
3349 J Street
Oktoberfest at Sacramento Turn Verein WebsiteAnnual event in October at Sacramento Turn Verein. -
Yolo County Fairgrounds
1250 E. Gum Ave.
One Love One Heart Reggae Music Festival WebsiteMusic festival in September over Labor Day Weekend -
Various Historic Neighborhoods
Downtown/Midtown
916-202-4815
Preservation Sacramento Historic Home Tour WebsiteAn annual event that takes place in September -
Old Sacramento
1000 Front Street
Promenade of Mermaids WebsiteAnnual event in Old Sacramento that takes place in May -
William Land Park
3800 Landpark Drive
916-966-8893
sriceecp@aol.com
Race for the Arts WebsiteAnnual event that takes place in August, benefiting California nonprofit arts programs -
Various parks
River City Marketplace WebsiteLocal arts & crafts year-round marketplace at various Sacramento locations -
Start/Finish at William Land Park at the Village Green Area
Freeport Blvd. and Sutterville Rd.
916-930-0626
info@my-sisters-house.org
Run for a Safe Haven WebsiteAn annual event taking place in October/November: 5k Run/Walk benefiting My Sister's House, a shelter for domestic violence victims -
J Street near Sac State
916-456-1980
Run to Feed the Hungry WebsiteAnnual 10K Run & 5K Run/Walk on Thanksgiving Morning. The largest run and walk of its kind in the country! -
McClellan Conference Center
5411 Luce Avenue
916-643-6222
Sac Con - Comic, Toy & Anime Convention WebsiteAnnual event that takes place in October -
Various Sacramento locations
(916) 448-2985
Sac Open Studios WebsiteAnnual two-weekend self-guided Open Studios tour for artists in the Sacramento region - sponsored by Verge Center for the Arts. -
Various Porches in Midtown – Boulevard Park Neighborhood
2100 I Street
Sac PorchFest WebsiteSac PorchFest is a community-focused afternoon of music and fun featuring many top local bands. -
SAFE Credit Union Convention Center
1401 K Street
SacAnime WebsiteAnnual events taking place in Winter and Spring -
Various Locations
Downtown
916-808-7072
Sacramento Archives Crawl WebsiteAnnual event in October -
The Sofia, Home of B Street Theatre
2700 Capitol Ave
Sacramento Asian Pacific Film Festival WebsiteAnnual film festival in May -
Various locations
Annual event taking place in May or June -
William Land Park
3800 Land Park Drive
Sacramento Banana Festival WebsiteAnnual event in August -
Various locations
Sacramento Beer Week WebsiteAnnual event taking place in April or May -
Cesar Chavez Plaza Park
Sacramento Burger Battle WebsiteAnnual event in September -
Scottish Rite Masonic Center
6151 H Street
Sacramento Chili and Beer Festival WebsiteAnnual cook-off fundraiser -
The Citizen Hotel
926 J Street
Sacramento Chocolate Salon WebsiteAnnual chocolate festival in January -
Various locations in Midtown
info@sacramentococktailweek.com
Sacramento Cocktail Week WebsiteAnnual event in October -
Various Locations around Sacramento
Sacramento Coffee Week WebsiteAnnual week-long event in October -
Various locations
Sacramento Comedy Festival WebsiteSacramento Comedy Festival is an annual event in October -
Cal Expo
1600 Exposition Blvd.
916-263-2975
Sacramento County Fair WebsiteAnnual fair taking place Memorial Day Weekend in May -
Southside Park
2107 6th St.
916-444-0022
Sacramento Earth Day WebsiteAnnual Earth Day event at Southside Park in April -
Various Locations
Crest Theatre, The Sofia, Esquire IMAX, Tower Theatre
916-600-7029
questions@sactofilmfest.com
Sacramento Film & Music Festival WebsiteAnnual event in September -
Annual event showcasing food themed documentaries at various locations around Sacramento -
Various yoga studios throughout Sacramento
info@sacramentofreedayofyoga.com
Sacramento Free Day of Yoga WebsiteFree Sat. yoga in park every April - Oct. & Sacramento Free Day of Yoga every September. -
Tower Theatre
2508 Land Park Drive
916-442-0985
Sacramento French Film Festival SFFF WebsiteAnnual multi-day film fest in June, with film shorts in fall and winter. -
616 Alhambra Blvd
916-443-2033
Sacramento Greek Festival WebsiteAnnual event that takes place in October -
Southside Park
2115 6th Street
Sacramento Grilled Cheese Festival WebsiteAnnual food festival in April or May -
Cal Expo
1600 Exposition Blvd.
Sacramento Harvest Festival WebsiteSacramento Harvest Festival is annual 3-day event in November at Cal Expo. -
Cal Expo 1600 Exposition Blvd.
Sacramento Hmong New Year Festival WebsiteAnnual winter festival -
Cal Expo
1600 Exposition Blvd
Sacramento Home & Garden Show WebsiteAnnual expo in March -
Colonial Theatre
3522 Stockton Blvd.
Sacramento Horror Film Festival WebsiteAnnual film festival in Winter -
Cal Expo
1600 Exposition Blvd.
916-635-2728
Sacramento International Auto Show WebsiteAnnual event in October -
Various locations
Sacramento International Film Festival WebsiteAn annual centerpiece for film arts in Northern California in April -
Crest Theatre
1013 K Street
Sacramento Japanese Film Festival WebsiteAnnual event in July -
Scottish Rite Masonic Center
6151 H Street
Sacramento Kiwanis Art Fiesta WebsiteAnnual event taking place in June -
Festival: Capitol Mall between 3rd and 7th streets
Capitol Mall and 4th St.
916-442-0185
Sacramento Pride Parade & Festival WebsiteSacramento Pride parade & festival is an annual event in June -
Midtown
20th St and K St
Sacramento Rainbow Festival WebsiteAnnual event that takes place Labor Day weekend in Sacramento -
Cal Expo
1600 Exposition Blvd.
Sacramento Reptile Show WebsiteThe largest reptile exhibit in Northern California - annual event at the end of September -
William A Carroll Amphitheatre, William Land Park
3800 S Land Park Dr
916-558-2173
hansonl@scc.losrios.edu
Sacramento Shakespeare Festival WebsiteAnnual event in July -
Del Paso Blvd.
between W. El Camino and Arden
Annual event in June -
Participating Restaurants
Greater Sacramento Area
Sacramento Vegan Chef Challenge WebsiteAnnual event at participating restaurants October 1-31. -
Three day winter holiday home walking tour in East Sacramento’s historic Fabulous Forties neighborhood. -
Southside Park
2115 5th Street
Sactown Wings WebsiteAnnual outdoor food festival in July -
Sacramento Parks
916-808-5240
Screen on the Green WebsiteFamily-oriented films in August in neighborhood parks. -
Sutter Health Park (formely Raley Field)
Ball Park Dr.
Shamrock'n Weekend: 1/2 Marathon, 5K, 10k, & Leprechaun Dash Website5K, 10K, Half Marathon & leprechaun dash - annual event in March -
St. Baldrick's Foundation annual fundraising event in March -
Old Sacramento
St. Patrick's Day Parade WebsiteAnnual event in March in Old Sacramento -
Hyatt Regency
1209 L St.
9164427378
State of Downtown Sacramento WebsiteState of Downtown, annual event in January or February -
Cesar Chavez Park
J & 10th streets
916-529-5299
sacramentotejanofestival@gmail.com
Annual event taking place Labor Day Weekend -
Capitol Park
13th and L streets
info@mastermindhunts.com
The Mastermind Hunt - Sacramento WebsiteAnnual event taking place in June -
Old Sacramento
K Street between Front and 2nd.
Theatre of Lights WebsiteLight show in Old Sacramento for the winter holidays -
SAFE Credit Union Convention Center
1301 L Street
Unified Wine & Grape Symposium WebsiteAnnual Trade Show in January with information, products and services for wine and grape industry professionals -
William Land Park
15th Avenue and Land Park Drive
Urban Cow Half Marathon WebsiteAnnual marathon, marathon relay, and 5K run/walk charity event at William Land Park. -
Cal Expo
1600 Exposition Blvd.
Western States Horse Expo WebsiteAnnual event in May or June -
University of California Davis Quad
Whole Earth Festival WebsiteAnnual three day Davis event that takes place in May -
Various Locations
Downtown, Midtown, Oak Park, North Sacramento
Wide Open Walls (Sacramento Mural Festival) WebsiteWide Open Walls is a public art Festival featuring outdoor murals at various locations with events taking place throughout the year. -
Old Sugar Mill
35265 Willow Avenue
916-744-1615
info@oldsugarmill.com
Wine Lovers' Weekend WebsiteAnnual weekend(s) event in February -
Start & finish: 9th St and L St
Women's Fitness Festival WebsiteAnnual event for women that takes place 1st Sunday in June
