Annual Events
ALL ANNUAL EVENTS
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Various Places in Midtown
Midtown
12 Days of Midtown WebsiteAnnual event in December -
Crest Theatre
1013 K Street
A Place Called Sacramento Film Festival WebsiteAnnual event in October -
Discovery Park
1000 Garden Hwy.
Aftershock WebsiteAnnual music festival in October -
20680 Shenandoah School Rd
(209) 245-6992
Amador Barbera Festival WebsiteAnnual September outdoor food and wine festival highlighting Barbera wine. -
18621 Sherwood Street
Amador Four Fires Festival WebsiteAnnual wine region event in Amador County -
State Capitol, West Steps
10th St. & Capitol Ave.
ATOCGeneralInfo@amgentourofcalifornia.com
Amgen Tour of California WebsiteAmgen Tour of California, annual event in May -
McClellan Conference Center
5411 Luce Avenue
Art of Beer Invitational WebsiteUnique beer, art and cuisine event with art auction and live music in January. -
Soil Born Farms/American River Ranch
2140 Chase Drive
Autumn Equinox Celebration WebsiteAnnual event at Soil Borns Farms in September -
The Handle District
18th & L streets
Bastille Day Waiters Race Festival WebsiteAnnual event 2nd Sunday in July -
Crest Theatre
1013 K Street
916-442-7378
general@siglff.org
BENT Sacramento LGBTQ Film Festival WebsiteAnnual event taking place second week of October -
Miller Lite Grandstand 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
info@sacregcf.org
Big Day of Giving WebsiteAnnual 24 hour fundraising event in May. -
Sacramento Turn Verein
3349 J Street
916-442-7360
stv@sacramentoturnverein.com
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
brewfest@pointwestrotary.com
California Brewers Festival WebsiteAnnual event in Discovery Park in September -
Mather Airport
10510 Superfortress Avenue
California Capital Airshow WebsiteAnnual event in September -
Folsom to Capitol Park, Sacramento
Finish: Capitol Ave & 15th Street
California International Marathon (CIM) WebsiteAnnual event held the second Sunday after Thanksgiving -
Cal Expo
1600 Exposition Blvd.
916-263
California State Fair WebsiteAnnual California State Fair in July -
McClellan Business Park
5209-A Luce Avenue
877-225-3976
California State Home & Garden Show WebsiteAnnual event taking place in January and August -
Camp Pollock
1501 Northgate Blvd
916-425-5879
Camp Pollock GlampOut WebsiteAnnual event in June at Camp Pollock -
Capitol Mall
Capitol Avenue between State Capitol & Old Sacramento
Capitol Beer Fest WebsiteAnnual event in March that closes out Sacramento Beer Week -
Sacramento Turn Verein
3349 J Street
Capitol City International Beerfest WebsiteCapitol City International Brewfest is an annual event in March that takes place at the Turn Verein. -
CLARA
2420 N Street, Ste. 180
Carnaval Sacramento WebsiteAnnual event taking place in February -
Fremont Park
16th St & Q St
916-484-5710
Chalk It Up! WebsiteAnnual event taking place Labor Day Weekend (September) -
Hiram Johnson High School
6879 14th Avenue
president@cnyca.net
Chinese New Year Celebration WebsiteAnnual Chinese New Year Celebration in February -
Papa Murphy's Park
1600 Exposition Blvd.
City of Trees WebsiteAnnual music festival in September -
Southside Park
2115 6th Street
Free August event featuring short films and a selection of small-batch beers. All proceeds from beer sales go to local nonprofits. -
Cesar Chavez Park
910 I Street
916-442-8575
Concerts in the Park WebsiteFREE summer music festival Every Friday from May - July at Cesar Chavez Plaza in Downtown Sacramento. -
PO Box 162774
916-454-4544
saccreeks@gmail.com
Creek Week WebsiteCreek Week is an annual event in April -
Fulton Avenue
2700 Fulton Ave.
916-442-6802
CruiseFest WebsiteAnnual car cruise, show and festival put on by the California Auto Museum in September -
William Curtis Park
3349 West Curtis Dr.
Curtis Fest WebsiteAnnual event taking place last Sunday in August -
The Brickhouse
2837 36th Street
Dia de los Muertos Oak Park WebsiteDia de los Muertos Oak Park is an annual event in November (with a series of related pre-events in October) -
Multiple Locations
Sol Collective, Sacramento History Museum, Old Sacramento
Dia de los Muertos Souls of the City WebsiteFree activities in October at multiple locations and festival in November in Old Sacramento -
Various restaurants around Sacramento
916-442-8575
Dine Downtown Restaurant Week WebsiteAnnual event taking place in January -
Ali Youssefi Park
701 K Street
916-443-5563
Downtown Sacramento Holiday Ice Rink WebsiteAnnual event November/December/January -
Capitol Avenue
Capitol & 18th
Dress Up Wine Down WebsiteAnnual fashion show and wine tasting on Capitol Avenue in May -
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. -
Annual Garden tour held every September in East Sacramento -
Crest Theatre
1013 K Street
Emerge Summit WebsiteAnnual leadership conference in September -
Sacramento Convention Center
1400 J Street
Empty Bowls WebsiteHelp fight hunger at River City Food Bank's annual Empty Bowls fundraiser in March. -
American River Parkway
Rancho Cordova & Sacramento
916-381-0255
TRS@SacCounty.net
Eppie's Great Race WebsiteAnnual event taking place in July -
East Lawn Memorial Park
4300 Folsom Blvd.
Fab 40s 5k Run/Walk WebsiteFab 40s 5k Run/Walk, an annual Alzheimer's fundraiser in July -
Capitol Mall
Capitol Mall & 7th Street
Farm-to-Fork Festival WebsiteAnnual event in September as part of Farm to Fork Week -
Sutter's Fort
2701 L Street
Feast at the Fort WebsiteAnnual event at Sutter's Fort in September -
2700 Front Street
Fiesta de Frida WebsiteAnnual cultural event in July -
Southside Park
2115 6th Street
916-541-6302
miguel.lifeentertainment@gmail.com
Annual festival in August -
Southside Park
2115 6th Street
Fiesta en la Calle's Cinco de Mayo Festival, Annual event in May -
36th and Broadway
First Fridays Oak Park WebsiteStreet festival with music, art, shopping, food, drinking, silent disco, crafts and more. May-Dec in Oak Park -
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 WebsiteAnnual event 2nd Thursdays May through October -
Crocker Park (right next to Crocker Art Museum)
Between 2nd & 3rd street on O Street.
Getty Owl Run/Walk WebsiteAnnual race taking place in February to benefit the Getty Owl Foundation -
The Center 2300
2300 Sierra Blvd.
916-271-2351
Hair & Fashion Battle and Beauty Expo WebsiteAnnual event in September -
1210 Front Street
800-200-5239
hello@historicalseaport.org
Hawaiian Chieftain Tall Ship in Old Sac WebsiteVisit the Hawaiian Chieftain tall ship in Old Sacramento every November! -
500 David J Stern Walk
916-452-3601
Annual event in May at Golden 1 Center Plaza -
Various locations in Midtown
In The Flow Jazz Festival WebsiteAnnual event taking place in May -
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 -
Discovery Park
1600 Garden Highway
Annual cultural festival in August at Discovery Park -
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 -
California Museum
1020 O St.
916-454-0368
Jewish Film Festival WebsiteAnnual Jewish Film Festival taking place in March -
SCOTTISH RITE MASONIC CENTER
916-486-0906
Federation@jewishsac.org
Jewish Heritage Festival WebsiteAn annual event celebrating Jewish heritage in April/May -
William Land Park
3800 Landpark Drive
916-541-2582
Juneteenth- A Celebration of Freedom WebsiteAnnual event on the 3rd weekend of June. -
Pavilions
563 Pavilions Lane
916-489-8545
Kiwanis Art Fiesta WebsiteAnnual event taking place in June -
West steps
Legends of Wine WebsiteLegends of Wine is an annual Farm-to-Fork event that occurs in September at the State Capitol -
Beatnik Studios
723 S Street
Let Them Eat Cake WebsiteAnnual fundraising event in July for Sacramento Self Help Housing -
6525 Florin Road
Little Saigon Tet Parade & Lunar Flower Fest WebsiteLittle Saigon Tet Parade & Lunar Flower Fest, annual Vietnamese cultural event in February -
Capitol Mall
Capitol Mall between 3rd Street and 7th Street
Lunar Legacy Ride WebsiteLunar Legacy Ride, Annual event in August, Sacramento -
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 -
Elks Lodge #6
6446 Riverside Blvd
916-271-2351
megafamilyexpo@gmail.com
Mega Family Expo WebsiteAnnual Family Event in April and June -
Marshall Park
915 27th St.
916-442-1500
Midtown Halloween Festival & Pooch Parade WebsiteAnnual event the Saturday on or before Halloween. -
Fremont Park
1515 Q Street
Moderno Italiano Festival WebsiteA free annual festival celebrating contemporary Italian design, food, and film in August -
Raley Field
Ball Park Drive
National Beer Mile Sacramento WebsiteFour beers. One mile. One awesome after-party. Raley Field. -
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 Sky Spectacular WebsiteAnnual New Year's Eve celebration in Old Sacramento -
California Automobile Museum
2200 Front St.
Annual event in April -
Double Tree by Hilton
2001 Point West Way
Northern California Premium Sake Fest WebsiteAn annual event in October -
Sacramento Turn Verein
3349 J Street
Oktoberfest 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 -
Old Sacramento
916-451-6200
Pacific Rim Street Fest WebsiteAn annual celebration of Asian Pacific Rim Heritage in May -
Arden Hills Resort Club & Spa
1220 Arden Hills Ln.
916-556-1155
purrball@happytails.org
Painting for Paws WebsiteAnnual food, wine, art and silent auction event benefiting Happy Tails Pet Sanctuary -
Clunie Community Center
601 Alhambra Blvd.
916-837-0162
Pancake Breakfast & Easter Egg Hunt WebsiteAnnual event in April -
Old Sacramento
2nd & K streets
Paws to Party WebsiteAnnual fundraiser in September to benefit Front Street Animal Shelter -
Annual event in November -
East Sacramento Parks
916-808-5240
Pops in the Park WebsiteAnual event that takes place every Saturday in June -
Old Sugar Mill
35265 Willow Avenue
916-744-1615
info@oldsugarmill.com
Port, Wine & Chocolate Lovers' Weekend WebsiteAnnual 2 day event in February -
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 -
Raley Field
Ball Park Dr
916-376-4700
Raley Field Brewfest WebsiteAnnual event that takes place in May at Raley Field -
Downtown/Midtown
916-734-4230
nhaderlie@rmhcnc.org
Annual event in June -
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. It's the largest 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 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. -
Sacramento Convention Center & Sheraton Grand Hotel
1400 J St.
916-808-5291
SacAnime WebsiteAnnual event taking place in January and September -
Sacramento
916-446-7883
SACC Installation & Awards Dinner WebsiteSACC Installation & Awards Dinner is an annual event in February -
Cal Expo
1600 Exposition Blvd.
Sacramento Aloha Festival WebsiteAnnual event in October -
Various Locations
Downtown
916-808-7072
Sacramento Archives Crawl WebsiteAnnual event in October -
Sacramento Convention Center
Entrance at 14th & J St
Sacramento Arts Festival WebsiteAnnual event that takes place in November, features 225 of America's best contemporary craftspeople & fine artists. -
California Museum
1020 O Street
Sacramento Asian Pacific Film Festival WebsiteAnnual film festival in May -
Various locations
Annual event taking place in February -
William Land Park
3800 Land Park Drive
Sacramento Banana Festival WebsiteAnnual event in August -
Roosevelt Park
1615 9th Street
Sacramento Beer & Chili Festival WebsiteAnnual event taking place in April -
Various locations
Sacramento Beer Week WebsiteAnnual event taking place in March -
Historic Center of Oak Park
36th Street & Broadway
916-484-3749
faye@bluenilepress.com
Sacramento Black Book Fair WebsiteSacramento Black Book Fair, annual event in June -
CA Auto Museum
2200 Front St.
Sacramento Brewers Showcase WebsiteSacramento Brewers Showcase kicks of Beer Week annually in March -
Cesar Chavez Plaza Park
Sacramento Burger Battle WebsiteAnnual event in September -
Embassy Suites - Sacramento Riverfront
100 Capitol Mall
Sacramento Chocolate Salon WebsiteAnnual chocolate festival by Taste TV - End of 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 -
Cal Expo
1600 Exposition Blvd
916-508-4433
calexpodogshow@gmail.com
Sacramento Dog Show WebsiteAnnual event in April -
Southside Park
2107 6th St.
916-444-0022
Sacramento Earth Day WebsiteAnnual Earth Day event at Southside Park in April -
Annual fashion event taking place in February/March -
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. -
Crest Theatre
1013 K Street
916-455-9390
Sacramento French Film Festival SFFF WebsiteAnnual event in June -
616 Alhambra Blvd
916-443-2033
Sacramento Greek Festival WebsiteAnnual event that takes place in October -
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 Home & Garden Show WebsiteAnnual expo in March and October -
Colonial Theatre
3522 Stockton Blvd.
Sacramento Horror Film Festival WebsiteAnnual film festival in October -
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 -
An annual event taking place in February -
Old Sacramento
Sacramento Music Festival WebsiteAnnual Sacramento Music Festival in Old Sacramento in May -
Festival: Capitol Mall near the Tower Bridge, 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
askus@rainbowfestival.com
Sacramento Rainbow Festival WebsiteAnnual event that takes place Labor Day weekend in Sacramento -
Sacramento Convention Center
1400 J Street
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 -
William Land Park
3800 Land Park Drive
Annual event in April -
Del Paso Blvd.
between W. El Camino and Arden
Sacramento Taco Festival WebsiteAnnual event in June -
Sacramento Native American Health Center
2020 J Street
Sacramento Take Back the Night WebsiteAnnual event in October -
William Land Park
4215 Freeport Blvd
Sacramento Undy Run/Walk WebsiteAnnual fundraiser to raise awareness of colon cancer. -
Participating Restaurants
Greater Sacramento Area
Sacramento Vegan Chef Challenge WebsiteAnnual event at participating restaurants October 1-31. -
Sacramento Convention Center Complex
1400 J Street
Sacramento Women's Expo & Conference WebsiteAnnual event in October. -
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 August -
1417 R Street
Sammies WebsiteAnnual event in June -
Sacramento Parks
916-808-5240
Screen on the Green WebsiteFamily-oriented films in August in neighborhood parks. -
Raley Field
Ball Park Dr.
Blue Diamond's Shamrock'n 1/2 Marathon, 5K & Leprechaun Dash, annual event in March -
Mulvaney's B & L
1215 19th Street
Slow Food Sacramento Harvest Dinner WebsiteAnnual fundraising dinner for Slow Food Sacramento -
Miller Park
2710 Ramp Way
Smoke on the River WebsiteAnnual fundraising event in June & October -
De Vere's Irish Pub
1521 L Street
St. Baldrick's Day WebsiteSt. Baldrick's, Annual fundraising event in March -
St. Mary Parish
1333 58th Street
916-452-0296
smoffice1@comcast.net
Annual event taking place in August -
Old Sacramento
St. Patrick's Day Parade WebsiteAnnual event in March in Old Sacramento -
Hyatt Regency
1209 L St.
9164427378
State of Downtown WebsiteState of Downtown, annual event in January -
Capitol Mall
915 Capitol Mall
Summit Beer Festival is an annual event in September that takes place at Capitol Mall. -
Cesar Chavez Park
J & 10th streets
916-529-5299
sacramentotejanofestival@gmail.com
Annual event taking place Labor Day Weekend -
Roosevelt Park
940 P Street
916-498-9175
TFO Zombie Walk & Carnival of the Dead WebsiteAnnual event in August, preceeding the Trash Film Orgy -
Raley Field
The Color Run WebsiteAnnual 5K run in August -
William Land Park
3800 Land Park Drive
The Fire Spectacular WebsiteSacramento's hottest festival of the year, Annual event in August -
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 -
Marrs Building
20th St and K St
THIS is Midtown WebsiteAnnual event 2nd Saturday summers in midtown -
Colonial Theatre
3522 Stockton Blvd.
Annual showing of Trash Cinema - blood, gore, exploitation, and the just plain weird - in July/August -
Verge Center for the Arts
625 S Street
916-448-2985
info@vergeart.com
TV Dinner WebsiteAnnual art, culture & foodie event in May at Verge Center for the Arts. -
Sac State (Harper Alumni Center)
6000 J St.
Uncork for the Arts WebsiteAnnual fundraising event in August -
Sacramento Convention Center
1400 J 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. -
Crocker Park
2nd & 3rd streets
Walk a Mile in Her Shoes WebsiteAnnual WEAVE fundraiser in spring on Capitol Mall -
State Capitol, North Steps
1315 10th Street
sandra.hall@nmss.org Phone: 415-230-6678
Walk MS: Sacramento WebsiteWalk MS: Sacramento is an annual fundraising event to end Multiple Sclerosis -
1960 Squaw Valley Road
Wanderlust Festival WebsiteAnnual event taking place in July -
Cal Expo
1600 Exposition Blvd.
Western States Horse Expo WebsiteAnnual event in May or June -
University of California Davis Quad
Whole Earth Festival WebsiteAnnual 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, taking place annually in August. -
Fremont Park
16th Street & Q Street
Winter Tweed Ride & Picnic, annual event in January, February -
Annual Sacramento Event in April -
Start & finish: 9th St and L St
Women's Fitness Festival WebsiteAnnual event for women that takes place 1st Sunday in June -
Heritage Plaza
600 Main St.
530-666-2626
Woodland Tomato Festival WebsiteAnnual event taking place 2nd weekend in August
