Annual Events

Events by Season:

ALL ANNUAL EVENTS

12 Days of Midtown
Categories: Culture, Eats & Drinks, Family/Kids, Holiday, Music & Nightlife, Shopping/Craft Sales, Winter

Various Places in Midtown
Midtown
12 Days of Midtown Website

Annual event in December
6th Annual Jamaican Culture Day BBQ
Categories: Culture, Eats & Drinks, Family/Kids, Music & Nightlife, Outdoor Festivals, Summer

Discovery Park
1600 Garden Highway

Annual cultural festival in August at Discovery Park
A Place Called Sacramento Film Festival
Categories: Culture, Fall

Crest Theatre
1013 K Street
A Place Called Sacramento Film Festival Website

Annual event in October
Aftershock
Categories: Culture, Eats & Drinks, Fall, Family/Kids, Music & Nightlife, Outdoor Festivals

Discovery Park
1000 Garden Hwy.
Aftershock Website

Annual music festival in October
Amgen Tour of California
Categories: Family/Kids, Races, Spring

State Capitol, West Steps
10th St. & Capitol Ave.
ATOCGeneralInfo@amgentourofcalifornia.com
Amgen Tour of California Website

Amgen Tour of California, annual event in May
Autumn Equinox Celebration
Categories: Culture, Eats & Drinks, Fall, Fundraisers, Summer

Soil Born Farms/American River Ranch
2140 Chase Drive
Autumn Equinox Celebration Website

Annual event at Soil Borns Farms in September
Bastille Day Waiters Race Festival
Categories: Culture, Eats & Drinks, Family/Kids, Music & Nightlife, Outdoor Festivals, Races, Summer

The Handle District
18th & L streets
Bastille Day Waiters Race Festival Website

Annual event 2nd Sunday in July
BENT Sacramento LGBTQ Film Festival
Categories: Art & Design, Culture, Fall, Music & Nightlife

Crest Theatre
1013 K Street
916-442-7378
general@siglff.org
BENT Sacramento LGBTQ Film Festival Website

Annual event taking place second week of October
Best of California Brewfest
Categories: Eats & Drinks, Summer

Miller Lite Grandstand at Cal Expo
1600 Exposition Blvd.
Best of California Brewfest Website

Beer tasting at the California State Fair in July
Bicycle Film Festival
Categories: Fall

Fremont Park
16th & Q Street
info@bicyclefilmfestival.com
Bicycle Film Festival Website

Annual event in September
Big Crush Harvest Festival
Categories: Eats & Drinks, Fall

Amador County Wineries
Amador City, Fiddletown, Ione, Plymouth, Sutter Creek
Big Crush Harvest Festival Website

Annual 2-day wine festival in Amador County in October.
Big Day of Giving
Categories: Fundraisers, Spring

916-921-7723
info@sacregcf.org
Big Day of Giving Website

Annual 24 hour fundraising event in May.
Bockbierfest
Categories: Spring

Sacramento Turn Verein
3349 J Street
916-442-7360
stv@sacramentoturnverein.com
Bockbierfest Website

Annual event in April
Cactus & Succulent Show
Categories: Art & Design, Spring

Shepard Garden & Arts Center
3330 McKinley Blvd.
Cactus & Succulent Show Website

Cactus & Succulent Show, annual event in May at Shepard Garden & Arts Center
California Brewers Festival
Categories: Eats & Drinks, Fall, Fundraisers, Music & Nightlife, Outdoor Festivals, Summer

Discovery Park
1600 Garden Hwy
brewfest@pointwestrotary.com
California Brewers Festival Website

Annual event in Discovery Park in September
California Capital Airshow
Categories: Fall, Family/Kids, Outdoor Festivals, Summer

Mather Airport
10510 Superfortress Avenue
California Capital Airshow Website

Annual event in September
California International Marathon (CIM)
Categories: Races, Winter

Folsom to Capitol Park, Sacramento
Finish: Capitol Ave & 15th Street
California International Marathon (CIM) Website

Annual event held the second Sunday after Thanksgiving
California State Fair
Categories: Culture, Eats & Drinks, Family/Kids, Outdoor Festivals, Summer

Cal Expo
1600 Exposition Blvd.
916-263
California State Fair Website

Annual California State Fair in July
California State Home & Garden Show
Categories: Art & Design, Fall, Family/Kids, Shopping/Craft Sales, Summer, Winter

McClellan Business Park
5209-A Luce Avenue
877-225-3976
California State Home & Garden Show Website

Annual event taking place in January and August
Camp Pollock GlampOut
Categories: Family/Kids, Outdoor Festivals, Summer

Camp Pollock
1501 Northgate Blvd
916-425-5879
Camp Pollock GlampOut Website

Annual event in June at Camp Pollock
Capitol Beer Fest
Categories: Eats & Drinks, Fundraisers, Outdoor Festivals, Spring, Winter

Capitol Mall
Capitol Avenue between State Capitol & Old Sacramento
Capitol Beer Fest Website

Annual event in March that closes out Sacramento Beer Week
Capitol City International Beerfest
Categories: Eats & Drinks, Spring

Sacramento Turn Verein
3349 J Street
Capitol City International Beerfest Website

Capitol City International Brewfest is an annual event in March that takes place at the Turn Verein.
Capitol March for the Dream
Categories: Culture, Family/Kids, Outdoor Festivals, Winter

Capitol March for the Dream Website

March for Martin Luther King Jr., his ideals and our community
Carnaval Sacramento
Categories: Culture, Eats & Drinks, Family/Kids, Holiday, Music & Nightlife, Winter

Brazilian Center for Cultural Exchange
2420 N Street, Ste. 180
Carnaval Sacramento Website

Annual event taking place in February
Chalk It Up!
Categories: Art & Design, Culture, Family/Kids, Outdoor Festivals, Summer

Fremont Park
16th St & Q St
916-484-5710
Chalk It Up! Website

Annual event taking place Labor Day Weekend (September)
Chinese New Year Celebration
Categories: Art & Design, Culture, Eats & Drinks, Family/Kids, Holiday, Winter

Hiram Johnson High School
6879 14th Avenue
president@cnyca.net
Chinese New Year Celebration Website

Annual Chinese New Year Celebration in February
City of Trees
Categories: Fall, Music & Nightlife

Papa Murphy's Park
1600 Exposition Blvd.
City of Trees Website

Annual music festival in September
Clips Film & Beer Tour
Categories: Culture, Eats & Drinks, Music & Nightlife, Outdoor Festivals, Summer

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.
Concerts in the Park
Categories: Family/Kids, Music & Nightlife, Outdoor Festivals, Spring, Summer

Cesar Chavez Park
910 I Street
916-442-8575
Concerts in the Park Website

FREE summer music festival Every Friday from May - July at Cesar Chavez Plaza in Downtown Sacramento.
Creek Week
Categories: Culture, Family/Kids, Spring

PO Box 162774
916-454-4544
saccreeks@gmail.com
Creek Week Website

Creek Week is an annual event in April
CruiseFest
Categories: Culture, Eats & Drinks, Fall, Family/Kids, Music & Nightlife, Outdoor Festivals, Shopping/Craft Sales, Summer

Fulton Avenue
2700 Fulton Ave.
916-442-6802
CruiseFest Website

Annual car cruise, show and festival put on by the California Auto Museum in September
Curtis Fest
Categories: Art & Design, Family/Kids, Outdoor Festivals, Summer

William Curtis Park
3349 West Curtis Dr.
Curtis Fest Website

Annual event taking place last Sunday in August
Dia de los Muertos Oak Park
Categories: Art & Design, Culture, Eats & Drinks, Fall, Family/Kids, Holiday, Music & Nightlife

The Brickhouse
2837 36th Street
Dia de los Muertos Oak Park Website

Dia de los Muertos Oak Park is an annual event in November (with a series of related pre-events in October)
Dia de los Muertos Souls of the City
Categories: Culture, Fall, Family/Kids, Holiday, Outdoor Festivals

Multiple Locations
Sol Collective, Sacramento History Museum, Old Sacramento
Dia de los Muertos Souls of the City Website

Free activities in October at multiple locations and festival in November in Old Sacramento
Dine Downtown Restaurant Week
Categories: Culture, Eats & Drinks, Family/Kids, Music & Nightlife, Winter

Various restaurants around Sacramento
916-442-8575
Dine Downtown Restaurant Week Website

Annual event taking place in January
Downtown Sacramento Holiday Ice Rink
Categories: Fall, Family/Kids, Holiday, Winter

St. Rose of Lima Park
701 K Street
916-443-5563
Downtown Sacramento Holiday Ice Rink Website

Annual event November/December/January
Dress Up Wine Down
Categories: Art & Design, Culture, Eats & Drinks, Spring, Summer

Capitol Avenue
Capitol & 18th
Dress Up Wine Down Website

Annual event on Capitol Avenue in May
East Sac Garden Tour
Categories: Art & Design, Culture, Family/Kids, Holiday, Spring

East Sacramento
916-277-6271
East Sac Garden Tour Website

Tour beautiful gardens located in and around the Fabulous Forties in the heart of East Sacramento, annual event on Mother's Day Weekend.
East Sacramento Edible Gardens Tour
Categories: Art & Design, Culture, Eats & Drinks, Fall, Fundraisers, Summer

East Sacramento
East Sacramento Edible Gardens Tour Website

Annual Garden tour held every September in East Sacramento
Emerge Summit
Categories: Spring

Memorial Auditorium
1515 J Street
Emerge Summit Website

Annual leadership conference in April
Empty Bowls
Categories: Eats & Drinks, Fundraisers, Spring, Winter

Sacramento Convention Center
1400 J Street
Empty Bowls Website

Help fight hunger at River City Food Bank's annual Empty Bowls fundraiser in March.
Eppie's Great Race
Categories: Family/Kids, Races, Summer

American River Parkway
Rancho Cordova & Sacramento
916-381-0255
TRS@SacCounty.net
Eppie's Great Race Website

Annual event taking place in July
Fab 40s 5k Run/Walk
Categories: Fundraisers, Summer

East Lawn Memorial Park
4300 Folsom Blvd.
Fab 40s 5k Run/Walk Website

Fab 40s 5k Run/Walk, an annual Alzheimer's fundraiser in July
Farm to Fork Week
Categories: Culture, Eats & Drinks, Fall, Family/Kids, Summer

Various locations Downtown
916-808-7777
Farm to Fork Week Website

Annual event in September
Farm-to-Fork Festival
Categories: Eats & Drinks, Fall, Family/Kids, Outdoor Festivals, Summer

Capitol Mall
Capitol Mall & 7th Street
Farm-to-Fork Festival Website

Annual event in September as part of Farm to Fork Week
Feast at the Fort
Categories: Culture, Eats & Drinks, Fall, Summer

Sutter's Fort
2701 L Street
Feast at the Fort Website

Annual event at Sutter's Fort in September
Feast IN the Streets
Categories: Eats & Drinks, Family/Kids, Fundraisers, Spring

The Merchant
1425 C Street
916-443-2646
Feast IN the Streets Website

Annual food and wine event in May benefiting the Francis House.
Fiesta en la Calle
Categories: Fall, Summer

Southside Park
2115 6th Street
916-541-6302
miguel.lifeentertainment@gmail.com

Annual festival in August
Fiesta en la Calle's Cinco de Mayo Festival
Categories: Culture, Eats & Drinks, Family/Kids, Music & Nightlife, Outdoor Festivals, Spring

Southside Park
2115 6th Street

Fiesta en la Calle's Cinco de Mayo Festival, Annual event in May
First Festival
Categories: Music & Nightlife, Outdoor Festivals, Spring, Summer

Tanzanite Park
2220 Tanzanite Way
First Festival Website

First Festival is an annual 2-day event in May
Full Belly Farm Hoes Down Festival
Categories: Culture, Eats & Drinks, Fall, Family/Kids, Outdoor Festivals

Full Belly Farm
16090 Road 43
530-796-2214
belly@fullbellyfarm.com
Full Belly Farm Hoes Down Festival Website

Annual event that takes place the first weekend in October
GATHER: Oak Park
Categories: Eats & Drinks, Fall, Family/Kids, Music & Nightlife, Outdoor Festivals, Spring, Summer

Broadway & 3rd
GATHER: Oak Park Website

Annual event 2nd Thursdays May through October
Getty Owl Run/Walk
Categories: Family/Kids, Fundraisers, Races, Winter

Crocker Park (right next to Crocker Art Museum)
Between 2nd & 3rd street on O Street.
Getty Owl Run/Walk Website

Annual race taking place in February to benefit the Getty Owl Foundation
Gold Rush Days
Categories: Culture, Family/Kids, Outdoor Festivals, Summer

Old Sacramento
916-808-7777
Gold Rush Days Website

Annual event that takes place Labor Day Weekend
Hair & Fashion Battle and Beauty Expo
Categories: Art & Design, Fall, Shopping/Craft Sales

The Center 2300
2300 Sierra Blvd.
916-271-2351
Hair & Fashion Battle and Beauty Expo Website

Annual event in September
Hawaiian Chieftain Tall Ship in Old Sac
Categories: Art & Design, Culture, Fall, Family/Kids, Holiday, Winter

1210 Front Street
800-200-5239
hello@historicalseaport.org
Hawaiian Chieftain Tall Ship in Old Sac Website

Visit the Hawaiian Chieftain tall ship in Old Sacramento every November!
Healthy Kids Day - Dia Del Nino
Categories: Art & Design, Culture, Family/Kids, Spring

500 David J Stern Walk
916-452-3601

Annual event in May at Golden 1 Center Plaza
In The Flow Jazz Festival
Categories: Art & Design, Culture, Family/Kids, Music & Nightlife, Spring

Various locations in Midtown
In The Flow Jazz Festival Website

Annual event taking place in May
Indian Arts & Crafts Holiday Fair
Categories: Art & Design, Culture, Fall, Family/Kids, Holiday, Shopping/Craft Sales, Winter

California State Indian Museum
2618 K Street
Indian Arts & Crafts Holiday Fair Website

Annual event at the California State Indian Museum in November
International Sportsmen's Exposition
Categories: Winter

Cal Expo
1600 Exposition Blvd
International Sportsmen's Exposition Website

Annual event in January
Japanese Food & Cultural Bazaar
Categories: Culture, Eats & Drinks, Family/Kids, Outdoor Festivals, Summer

Sacramento Buddhist Church
2401 Riverside Blvd
916-446-0121
betsuinoffice@gmail.com
Japanese Food & Cultural Bazaar Website

Annual 2-day festival that takes place in August
Jewish Film Festival
Categories: Art & Design, Culture, Family/Kids, Spring

California Museum
1020 O St.
916-454-0368
Jewish Film Festival Website

Annual Jewish Film Festival taking place in March
Jewish Heritage Festival
Categories: Culture, Eats & Drinks, Family/Kids, Spring

SCOTTISH RITE MASONIC CENTER
916-486-0906
Federation@jewishsac.org
Jewish Heritage Festival Website

An annual event celebrating Jewish heritage in April/May
Juneteenth- A Celebration of Freedom
Categories: Culture, Family/Kids, Outdoor Festivals, Summer

William Land Park
3800 Landpark Drive
916-541-2582
Juneteenth- A Celebration of Freedom Website

Annual event on the 3rd weekend of June.
Just Between Friends
Categories: Fall, Family/Kids, Shopping/Craft Sales, Spring

McClellan Park - Jackson Sports Academy
5209 Luce Ave.
Just Between Friends Website

Annual consignment sale for Spring (March) and Fall/Winter (November): quality children's, teens' and maternity.
Kiwanis Art Fiesta
Categories: Art & Design, Family/Kids, Fundraisers, Summer

Pavilions
563 Pavilions Lane
916-489-8545
Kiwanis Art Fiesta Website

Annual event taking place in June
Latin Food & Music Festival
Categories: Culture, Eats & Drinks, Fall, Family/Kids, Music & Nightlife, Outdoor Festivals

Cesar Chavez Park
J & 10th Street
Latin Food & Music Festival Website

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with the Sacramento Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. Annual event at Cesar Chavez Park in October.
Legends of Wine
Categories: Eats & Drinks, Fall, Music & Nightlife, Outdoor Festivals

West steps
Legends of Wine Website

Legends of Wine is an annual Farm-to-Fork event that occurs in September at the State Capitol
Let Them Eat Cake
Categories: Art & Design, Culture, Eats & Drinks, Family/Kids, Fundraisers, Music & Nightlife, Summer

Beatnik Studios
723 S Street
Let Them Eat Cake Website

Annual fundraising event in July for Sacramento Self Help Housing
Little Saigon Tet Parade & Lunar Flower Fest
Categories: Culture, Eats & Drinks, Family/Kids, Holiday, Winter

6525 Florin Road
Little Saigon Tet Parade & Lunar Flower Fest Website

Little Saigon Tet Parade & Lunar Flower Fest, annual Vietnamese cultural event in February
Lunar Legacy Ride
Categories: Family/Kids, Fundraisers, Music & Nightlife, Outdoor Festivals, Summer

Capitol Mall
Capitol Mall between 3rd Street and 7th Street
Lunar Legacy Ride Website

Lunar Legacy Ride, Annual event in August, Sacramento
Maifest
Categories: Art & Design, Culture, Eats & Drinks, Family/Kids, Holiday

3349 J Street
(916) 442-7360
Maifest Website

Annual family festival celebrating German Maifest at the Sacramento Turn Verein.
Mega Family Expo
Categories: Family/Kids, Spring, Summer

Elks Lodge #6
6446 Riverside Blvd
916-271-2351
megafamilyexpo@gmail.com
Mega Family Expo Website

Annual Family Event in April and June
Midtown Halloween Festival & Pooch Parade
Categories: Fall, Family/Kids, Holiday, Outdoor Festivals

Marshall Park
915 27th St.
916-442-1500
Midtown Halloween Festival & Pooch Parade Website

Annual event the Saturday on or before Halloween.
Moderno Italiano Festival
Categories: Art & Design, Culture, Family/Kids, Music & Nightlife, Outdoor Festivals, Summer

Fremont Park
1515 Q Street
Moderno Italiano Festival Website

A free annual festival celebrating contemporary Italian design, food, and film in August
National Beer Mile Sacramento
Categories: Spring

Raley Field
Ball Park Drive
National Beer Mile Sacramento Website

Four beers. One mile. One awesome after-party. Raley Field.
NCAA Division I Men’s & Women’s Outdoor Track & Field Regionals
Categories: Family/Kids, Outdoor Festivals, Races

Hornet Stadium
Stadium Dr.
NCAA Division I Men’s & Women’s Outdoor Track & Field Regionals Website

Annual multi-day event in May at Sac State
New Year's Eve Sky Spectacular
Categories: Culture, Eats & Drinks, Family/Kids, Holiday, Music & Nightlife, Outdoor Festivals, Winter

Old Sacramento Waterfront
Front Street
New Year's Eve Sky Spectacular Website

Annual New Year's Eve celebration in Old Sacramento
Northern California Moustache & Beard Competition
Categories: Culture, Eats & Drinks, Family/Kids, Fundraisers, Spring

California Automobile Museum
2200 Front St.

Annual event in April
Northern California Premium Sake Fest
Categories: Culture, Eats & Drinks, Fall, Music & Nightlife

Double Tree by Hilton
2001 Point West Way
Northern California Premium Sake Fest Website

An annual event in October
Oktoberfest
Categories: Eats & Drinks, Fall, Family/Kids, Music & Nightlife

Sacramento Turn Verein
3349 J Street
Oktoberfest Website

Annual event in October at Sacramento Turn Verein.
One Love One Heart Reggae Music Festival
Categories: Art & Design, Culture, Fall, Holiday, Music & Nightlife, Outdoor Festivals

Yolo County Fairgrounds
1250 E. Gum Ave.
One Love One Heart Reggae Music Festival Website

Music festival in September over Labor Day Weekend
Pacific Rim Street Fest
Categories: Art & Design, Culture, Eats & Drinks, Family/Kids, Outdoor Festivals, Spring

Old Sacramento
916-451-6200
Pacific Rim Street Fest Website

An annual celebration of Asian Pacific Rim Heritage in May
Painting for Paws
Categories: Fall, Fundraisers

Arden Hills Resort Club & Spa
1220 Arden Hills Ln.
916-556-1155
purrball@happytails.org
Painting for Paws Website

Annual food, wine, art and silent auction event benefiting Happy Tails Pet Sanctuary
Pancake Breakfast & Easter Egg Hunt
Categories: Eats & Drinks, Family/Kids, Holiday, Spring

Clunie Community Center
601 Alhambra Blvd.
916-837-0162
Pancake Breakfast & Easter Egg Hunt Website

Annual event in April
Paws to Party
Categories: Eats & Drinks, Fundraisers, Music & Nightlife, Summer

Old Sacramento
2nd & K streets
Paws to Party Website

Annual fundraiser in September to benefit Front Street Animal Shelter
Pink Week
Categories: Art & Design, Culture, Fall, Holiday

contact@pinkweek.org
Pink Week Website

Annual event in November
Pops in the Park
Categories: Family/Kids, Music & Nightlife, Outdoor Festivals, Summer

East Sacramento Parks
916-808-5240
Pops in the Park Website

Anual event that takes place every Saturday in June
Port, Wine & Chocolate Lovers' Weekend
Categories: Eats & Drinks, Winter

Old Sugar Mill
35265 Willow Avenue
916-744-1615
info@oldsugarmill.com
Port, Wine & Chocolate Lovers' Weekend Website

Annual 2 day event in February
Preservation Sacramento Historic Home Tour
Categories: Art & Design, Culture, Fall, Summer

Various Historic Neighborhoods
Downtown/Midtown
916-202-4815
Preservation Sacramento Historic Home Tour Website

An annual event that takes place in September
Promenade of Mermaids
Categories: Spring

Old Sacramento
1000 Front Street
Promenade of Mermaids Website

Annual event in Old Sacramento that takes place in May
Race for the Arts
Categories: Art & Design, Family/Kids, Fundraisers, Races, Summer

William Land Park
3800 Landpark Drive
916-966-8893
sriceecp@aol.com
Race for the Arts Website

Annual event that takes place in August, benefiting California nonprofit arts programs
Raley Field Brewfest
Categories: Eats & Drinks, Music & Nightlife, Spring

Raley Field
Ball Park Dr
916-376-4700
Raley Field Brewfest Website

Annual event that takes place in May at Raley Field
Red Shoe Crawl
Categories: Eats & Drinks, Fundraisers, Summer

Downtown/Midtown
916-734-4230
nhaderlie@rmhcnc.org

Annual event in June
River City Marketplace
Categories: Art & Design, Fall, Shopping/Craft Sales, Spring, Summer

Various parks
River City Marketplace Website

Local arts & crafts marketplace at various Sacramento parks - April through October.
Run for a Safe Haven
Categories: Fall, Family/Kids, Fundraisers, Races

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 Website

An annual event taking place in October/November: 5k Run/Walk benefiting My Sister's House, a shelter for domestic violence victims
Run to Feed the Hungry
Categories: Fall, Family/Kids, Holiday, Races, Winter

J Street near Sac State
916-456-1980
Run to Feed the Hungry Website

Annual 10K Run & 5K Run/Walk on Thanksgiving Morning. It's the largest in the country!
Sac Con - Comic, Toy & Anime Convention
Categories: Art & Design, Culture, Fall, Family/Kids

McClellan Conference Center
5411 Luce Avenue
916-643-6222
Sac Con - Comic, Toy & Anime Convention Website

Annual event that takes place in October
Sac PorchFest
Categories: Fall, Music & Nightlife, Outdoor Festivals

Various Porches in Midtown – Boulevard Park Neighborhood
2100 I Street
Sac PorchFest Website

Sac PorchFest is a community-focused afternoon of music and fun featuring many top local bands.
SacAnime
Categories: Art & Design, Culture, Fall, Family/Kids, Winter

Sacramento Convention Center & Sheraton Grand Hotel
1400 J St.
916-808-5291
SacAnime Website

Annual event taking place in January and September
SACC Installation & Awards Dinner
Categories: Culture, Eats & Drinks, Winter

Sacramento
916-446-7883
SACC Installation & Awards Dinner Website

SACC Installation & Awards Dinner is an annual event in February
Sacramento Aloha Festival
Categories: Fall, Outdoor Festivals

Cal Expo
1600 Exposition Blvd.
Sacramento Aloha Festival Website

Annual event in October
Sacramento Archives Crawl
Categories: Culture, Fall, Family/Kids

Various Locations
Downtown
916-808-7072
Sacramento Archives Crawl Website

Annual event in October
Sacramento Arts Festival
Categories: Art & Design, Culture, Fall, Family/Kids, Shopping/Craft Sales

Sacramento Convention Center
Entrance at 14th & J St
Sacramento Arts Festival Website

Annual event that takes place in November, features 225 of America's best contemporary craftspeople & fine artists.
Sacramento Asian Pacific Film Festival
Categories: Culture, Spring, Summer

California Museum
1020 O Street
Sacramento Asian Pacific Film Festival Website

Annual film festival in May
Sacramento Bacon Fest
Categories: Culture, Eats & Drinks, Family/Kids, Winter

Various locations

Annual event taking place in February
Sacramento Banana Festival
Categories: Culture, Eats & Drinks, Family/Kids, Fundraisers, Outdoor Festivals, Races, Summer

William Land Park
3800 Land Park Drive
Sacramento Banana Festival Website

Annual event in August
Sacramento Beer & Chili Festival
Categories: Eats & Drinks, Family/Kids, Fundraisers, Outdoor Festivals, Spring

Roosevelt Park
1615 9th Street
Sacramento Beer & Chili Festival Website

Annual event taking place in April
Sacramento Beer Week
Categories: Culture, Eats & Drinks, Spring, Winter

Various locations
Sacramento Beer Week Website

Annual event taking place in March
Sacramento Black Book Fair
Categories: Culture, Family/Kids, Outdoor Festivals, Summer

Historic Center of Oak Park
36th Street & Broadway
916-484-3749
faye@bluenilepress.com
Sacramento Black Book Fair Website

Sacramento Black Book Fair, annual event in June
Sacramento Brewers Showcase
Categories: Winter

CA Auto Museum
2200 Front St.
Sacramento Brewers Showcase Website

Sacramento Brewers Showcase kicks of Beer Week annually in March
Sacramento Burger Battle
Categories: Eats & Drinks, Fall, Fundraisers, Summer

Cesar Chavez Plaza Park
Sacramento Burger Battle Website

Annual event in September
Sacramento Chocolate Salon
Categories: Art & Design, Eats & Drinks, Winter

Embassy Suites - Sacramento Riverfront
100 Capitol Mall
Sacramento Chocolate Salon Website

Annual chocolate festival by Taste TV - End of January
Sacramento Cocktail Week
Categories: Eats & Drinks, Music & Nightlife, Summer

Various locations in Midtown
info@sacramentococktailweek.com
Sacramento Cocktail Week Website

Annual event in September
Sacramento Comedy Festival
Categories: Art & Design, Culture, Fall, Music & Nightlife

Various locations
Sacramento Comedy Festival Website

Sacramento Comedy Festival is an annual event in October
Sacramento County Fair
Categories: Culture, Eats & Drinks, Family/Kids, Outdoor Festivals, Spring, Summer

Cal Expo
1600 Exposition Blvd.
916-263-2975
Sacramento County Fair Website

Annual fair taking place Memorial Day Weekend in May
Sacramento Dog Show
Categories: Family/Kids, Outdoor Festivals, Spring

Cal Expo
1600 Exposition Blvd
916-508-4433
calexpodogshow@gmail.com
Sacramento Dog Show Website

Annual event in April
Sacramento Earth Day
Categories: Culture, Eats & Drinks, Family/Kids, Holiday, Outdoor Festivals, Spring

Southside Park
2107 6th St.
916-444-0022
Sacramento Earth Day Website

Annual Earth Day event at Southside Park in April
Sacramento Fashion Week
Categories: Art & Design, Culture, Family/Kids, Music & Nightlife, Spring, Winter

Sacramento
info@sacfashionweek.com
Sacramento Fashion Week Website

Annual fashion event taking place in February/March
Sacramento Film & Music Festival
Categories: Art & Design, Culture, Fall, Family/Kids

Jean Runyan Little Theatre
1515 J Street
916-600-7029
questions@sactofilmfest.com
Sacramento Film & Music Festival Website

Annual event in September
Sacramento Food Film Festival
Categories: Culture, Eats & Drinks, Spring

sacpchef@gmail.com
Sacramento Food Film Festival Website

Annual event showcasing food themed documentaries at various locations around Sacramento
Sacramento Free Day of Yoga
Categories: Culture, Family/Kids, Holiday, Summer

Various yoga studios throughout Sacramento
info@sacramentofreedayofyoga.com
Sacramento Free Day of Yoga Website

Free Sat. yoga in park every April - Oct. & Sacramento Free Day of Yoga every September.
Sacramento French Film Festival SFFF
Categories: Art & Design, Culture, Family/Kids, Music & Nightlife, Summer

Crest Theatre
1013 K Street
916-455-9390
Sacramento French Film Festival SFFF Website

Annual event in June
Sacramento Greek Festival
Categories: Culture, Eats & Drinks, Family/Kids, Summer

616 Alhambra Blvd
916-443-2033
Sacramento Greek Festival Website

Annual event that takes place in October
Sacramento Harvest Festival
Categories: Art & Design, Fall, Holiday, Shopping/Craft Sales

Cal Expo
1600 Exposition Blvd.
Sacramento Harvest Festival Website

Sacramento Harvest Festival is annual 3-day event in November at Cal Expo.
Sacramento Home & Garden Show
Categories: Art & Design, Fall, Family/Kids, Spring, Winter

Cal Expo
1600 Exposition Blvd
Sacramento Home & Garden Show Website

Annual expo in March and October
Sacramento Horror Film Festival
Categories: Art & Design, Fall

Colonial Theatre
3522 Stockton Blvd.
Sacramento Horror Film Festival Website

Annual film festival in October
Sacramento International Auto Show
Categories: Fall, Family/Kids

Cal Expo
1600 Exposition Blvd.
916-635-2728
Sacramento International Auto Show Website

Annual event in October
Sacramento International Film Festival
Categories: Art & Design, Culture, Family/Kids, Music & Nightlife, Spring

Various locations
Sacramento International Film Festival Website

An annual centerpiece for film arts in Northern California in April
Sacramento Japanese Film Festival
Categories: Art & Design, Culture, Family/Kids, Summer

Crest Theatre
1013 K Street
Sacramento Japanese Film Festival Website

Annual event in July
Sacramento Museum Day
Categories: Art & Design, Culture, Family/Kids, Winter

Sacramento Museum Day Website

An annual event taking place in February
Sacramento Music Festival
Categories: Art & Design, Culture, Family/Kids, Music & Nightlife, Outdoor Festivals, Spring, Summer

Old Sacramento
Sacramento Music Festival Website

Annual Sacramento Music Festival in Old Sacramento in May
Sacramento Pride Parade & Festival
Categories: Art & Design, Culture, Family/Kids, Outdoor Festivals, Summer

Festival: Capitol Mall near the Tower Bridge, between 3rd and 7th streets
Capitol Mall and 4th St.
916-442-0185
Sacramento Pride Parade & Festival Website

Sacramento Pride parade & festival is an annual event in June
Sacramento Rainbow Festival
Categories: Culture, Family/Kids, Music & Nightlife, Outdoor Festivals, Summer

Midtown
20th St and K St
askus@rainbowfestival.com
Sacramento Rainbow Festival Website

Annual event that takes place Labor Day weekend in Sacramento
Sacramento Reptile Show
Categories: Fall, Family/Kids

Sacramento Convention Center
1400 J Street
Sacramento Reptile Show Website

The largest reptile exhibit in Northern California - annual event at the end of September
Sacramento Shakespeare Festival
Categories: Art & Design, Culture, Family/Kids, Summer

William A Carroll Amphitheatre, William Land Park
3800 S Land Park Dr
916-558-2173
hansonl@scc.losrios.edu
Sacramento Shakespeare Festival Website

Annual event in July
Sacramento SPCA Doggy Dash & Bark in the Park
Categories: Family/Kids, Fundraisers, Outdoor Festivals, Races, Spring

William Land Park
3800 Land Park Drive
Sacramento SPCA Doggy Dash & Bark in the Park Website

Annual event in April
Sacramento Taco Festival
Categories: Summer

Del Paso Blvd.
between W. El Camino and Arden
Sacramento Taco Festival Website

Annual event in June
Sacramento Take Back the Night
Categories: Fall

Sacramento Native American Health Center
2020 J Street
Sacramento Take Back the Night Website

Annual event in October
Sacramento Undy Run/Walk
Categories: Family/Kids, Fundraisers, Races, Winter

William Land Park
4215 Freeport Blvd
Sacramento Undy Run/Walk Website

Annual fundraiser to raise awareness of colon cancer.
Sacramento Vegan Chef Challenge
Categories: Eats & Drinks, Fall

Participating Restaurants
Greater Sacramento Area
Sacramento Vegan Chef Challenge Website

Annual event at participating restaurants October 1-31.
Sacramento Women's Expo & Conference
Categories: Fall

Sacramento Convention Center Complex
1400 J Street
Sacramento Women's Expo & Conference Website

Annual event in October.
SacraTomato Week & Festival
Categories: Eats & Drinks, Outdoor Festivals, Summer

Sutter's Fort
2701 L St.
SacraTomato Week & Festival Website

Annual event & festival in the Sutter District
Sacred Heart Holiday Home Tour
Categories: Art & Design, Culture, Fall, Family/Kids, Fundraisers, Holiday, Winter

(916) 456-1576
Sacred Heart Holiday Home Tour Website

Three day winter holiday home walking tour in East Sacramento’s historic Fabulous Forties neighborhood.
Sactown Wings
Categories: Eats & Drinks, Outdoor Festivals, Summer

Southside Park
2115 5th Street
Sactown Wings Website

Annual outdoor food festival in August
Sammies
Categories: Art & Design, Family/Kids, Music & Nightlife, Summer

1417 R Street
Sammies Website

Annual event in June
Save Mart Grape Escape
Categories: Culture, Eats & Drinks, Outdoor Festivals, Summer

Cesar Chavez Plaza
10th & J Streets
Save Mart Grape Escape Website

Annual event that takes place in June- celebrate over 150 years of wine-making in the Greater Sacramento Area with local wine and food tasting.
Screen on the Green
Categories: Culture, Family/Kids, Outdoor Festivals, Summer

Sacramento Parks
916-808-5240
Screen on the Green Website

Family-oriented films in August in neighborhood parks.
Shamrock'n 1/2 Marathon, 5K & Leprechaun Dash
Categories: Spring

Raley Field
Ball Park Dr.

Blue Diamond's Shamrock'n 1/2 Marathon, 5K & Leprechaun Dash, annual event in March
Smoke on the River
Categories: Eats & Drinks, Fall, Fundraisers, Outdoor Festivals, Summer

Miller Park
2710 Ramp Way
Smoke on the River Website

Annual fundraising event in June & October
Specialty Coffee Week
Categories: Eats & Drinks, Fall

Various Locations around Sacramento
Specialty Coffee Week Website

Annual week-long event in October
St. Baldrick's Day
Categories: Family/Kids, Fundraisers, Spring

De Vere's Irish Pub
1521 L Street
St. Baldrick's Day Website

St. Baldrick's, Annual fundraising event in March
St. Mary's Parish Festival
Categories: Family/Kids, Fundraisers, Summer

St. Mary Parish
1333 58th Street
916-452-0296
smoffice1@comcast.net

Annual event taking place in August
St. Patrick's Day Parade
Categories: Culture, Family/Kids, Holiday, Outdoor Festivals, Spring

Old Sacramento
St. Patrick's Day Parade Website

Annual event in March in Old Sacramento
State of Downtown
Categories: Winter

Memorial Auditorium
1515 J Street
State of Downtown Website

State of Downtown, annual event in January
Summit Beer Festival
Categories: Eats & Drinks, Fall, Outdoor Festivals, Summer

Capitol Mall
915 Capitol Mall
Summit Beer Festival Website

Summit Beer Festival is an annual event in September that takes place at Capitol Mall.
Tamale Festival
Categories: Eats & Drinks, Fall, Family/Kids, Outdoor Festivals, Summer

Cesar Chavez Park
9th & J streets

Annual event in September
Tejano Conjunto Festival
Categories: Culture, Eats & Drinks, Fall, Family/Kids, Music & Nightlife, Outdoor Festivals, Summer

Cesar Chavez Park
J & 10th streets
916-529-5299
sacramentotejanofestival@gmail.com

Annual event taking place Labor Day Weekend
TFO Zombie Walk & Carnival of the Dead
Categories: Culture, Family/Kids, Music & Nightlife, Summer

Roosevelt Park
940 P Street
916-498-9175
TFO Zombie Walk & Carnival of the Dead Website

Annual event in August, preceeding the Trash Film Orgy
The Art of Beer Invitational
Categories: Art & Design, Eats & Drinks, Fundraisers, Winter

McClellan Conference Center
5411 Luce Avenue
The Art of Beer Invitational Website

Unique beer, art and cuisine event with art auction and live music in January.
The Color Run
Categories: Art & Design, Culture, Family/Kids, Outdoor Festivals, Races, Summer

Raley Field
The Color Run Website

Annual 5K run in June
The Fire Spectacular
Categories: Art & Design, Family/Kids, Outdoor Festivals, Summer

William Land Park
3800 Land Park Drive
The Fire Spectacular Website

Sacramento's hottest festival of the year, Annual event in August
The Mastermind Hunt - Sacramento
Categories: Family/Kids, Summer

State Capitol, East Lawn
12th and L streets
info@mastermindhunts.com
The Mastermind Hunt - Sacramento Website

Annual event taking place in May
Theatre of Lights
Categories: Art & Design, Culture, Family/Kids, Holiday, Winter

Old Sacramento
K Street between Front and 2nd.
Theatre of Lights Website

Light show in Old Sacramento for the winter holidays
THIS is Midtown
Categories: Art & Design, Culture, Family/Kids, Music & Nightlife, Outdoor Festivals, Spring, Summer

Marrs Building
20th St and K St
THIS is Midtown Website

Annual event 2nd Saturday summers in midtown
Trash Film Orgy
Categories: Art & Design, Music & Nightlife, Summer, Winter

Colonial Theatre
3522 Stockton Blvd.

Annual showing of Trash Cinema - blood, gore, exploitation, and the just plain weird - in July/August
TV Dinner
Categories: Art & Design, Eats & Drinks, Spring

Verge Center for the Arts
625 S Street
916-448-2985
info@vergeart.com
TV Dinner Website

Annual art, culture & foodie event in May at Verge Center for the Arts.
Uncork for the Arts
Categories: Eats & Drinks, Fundraisers, Summer

Sac State (Harper Alumni Center)
6000 J St.
Uncork for the Arts Website

Annual fundraising event in August
Unified Wine & Grape Symposium
Categories: Eats & Drinks, Winter

Sacramento Convention Center
1400 J Street
Unified Wine & Grape Symposium Website

Annual Trade Show in January with information, products and services for wine and grape industry professionals
Urban Cow Half Marathon
Categories: Fall, Fundraisers, Races

William Land Park
15th Avenue and Land Park Drive
Urban Cow Half Marathon Website

Annual marathon, marathon relay, and 5K run/walk charity event at William Land Park.
Walk a Mile in Her Shoes
Categories: Fundraisers, Spring

Capitol Mall
3rd & 7th streets
Walk a Mile in Her Shoes Website

Annual WEAVE fundraiser in spring on Capitol Mall
Walk MS: Sacramento
Categories: Spring

State Capitol, North Steps
1315 10th Street
sandra.hall@nmss.org Phone: 415-230-6678
Walk MS: Sacramento Website

Walk MS: Sacramento is an annual fundraising event to end Multiple Sclerosis
Wanderlust Festival
Categories: Culture, Family/Kids, Outdoor Festivals, Summer

1960 Squaw Valley Road
Wanderlust Festival Website

Annual event taking place in July
Western States Horse Expo
Categories: Family/Kids, Summer

Cal Expo
1600 Exposition Blvd.
Western States Horse Expo Website

Annual event in June
Whole Earth Festival
Categories: Culture, Eats & Drinks, Family/Kids, Outdoor Festivals, Spring

University of California Davis Quad
Whole Earth Festival Website

Annual event that takes place in May
Wide Open Walls (Sacramento Mural Festival)
Categories: Art & Design, Culture, Family/Kids, Outdoor Festivals

Various Locations
Downtown, Midtown, Oak Park, North Sacramento
Wide Open Walls (Sacramento Mural Festival) Website

Wide Open Walls is a public art Festival, taking place annually in August.
Wild and Scenic Environmental Film Festival
Categories: Culture, Family/Kids, Winter

Wild and Scenic Environmental Film Festival Website

North America's Largest Environmental Film Festival in Nevada City & Grass Valley - annually in January.
Winter Tweed Ride & Picnic
Categories: Winter

Fremont Park
16th Street & Q Street

Winter Tweed Ride & Picnic, annual event in January, February
Women of Color on the Move - Silent Auction
Categories: Fundraisers, Spring

Women of Color on the Move - Silent Auction Website

Annual Sacramento Event in April
Women's Fitness Festival
Categories: Outdoor Festivals, Races, Summer

Start & finish: 9th St and L St
Women's Fitness Festival Website

Annual event for women that takes place 1st Sunday in June
Woodland Tomato Festival
Categories: Culture, Eats & Drinks, Family/Kids, Outdoor Festivals, Summer

Heritage Plaza
600 Main St.
530-666-2626
Woodland Tomato Festival Website

Annual event taking place 2nd weekend in August

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