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 -
Amador County Wineries
Amador Barbera Festival WebsiteAnnual September outdoor food and wine festival highlighting Barbera wine. -
State Capitol, West Steps
10th St. & Capitol Ave.
ATOCGeneralInfo@amgentourofcalifornia.com
Amgen Tour of California WebsiteAmgen Tour of California, annual event in May -
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. -
The Handle District
18th & L streets
Bastille Day Waiters Race Festival WebsiteAnnual event 2nd Sunday in July -
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.
California State Fair @ Cal Expo 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 -
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 -
Papa Murphy's Park
1600 Exposition Blvd.
City of Trees WebsiteAnnual music festival in September -
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. -
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 @ William Curtis Park 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 -
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. -
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. -
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 WebsiteStreet festival with music, art, shopping, food, drinking, silent disco, crafts and more. May-Dec in Oak Park -
Various Museums
FREE Sacramento Museum Weekend (Museum Day) 2022 WebsiteAn annual event taking place in February or March. -
2127 Front Street
(916) 808-7387
events@friendsoffrontstreet.com
Front Street Brewfest WebsiteSummer Block Party with music, craft beers, cocktails, games and more - 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 WebsiteAnnual event 2nd Thursdays May through October -
The Center 2300
2300 Sierra Blvd.
916-271-2351
Hair & Fashion Battle and Beauty Expo WebsiteAnnual event in September -
Various locations
916-452-3601
Healthy Kids Day - Dia Del Nino WebsiteAnnual event in Spring -
1600 Exposition Blvd
Imaginarium Light Up the Night by Global Winter Wonderland WebsiteAnnual holiday extravaganza at Cal Expo with 3 million+ lights, a carnival, beer garden, ice skating, entertainment, holiday shopping, and more. -
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 -
SCOTTISH RITE MASONIC CENTER
916-486-0906
Federation@jewishsac.org
Jewish Heritage Festival WebsiteAn annual event celebrating Jewish heritage -
Various Locations
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 -
Various Locations
Let Them Eat Cake WebsiteAnnual 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 Sky Spectacular WebsiteAnnual New Year's Eve celebration in Old Sacramento -
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 -
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 -
Annual event in November -
East Sacramento Parks
916-808-5240
Pops in the Park WebsiteAnual event that takes place every Saturday in June -
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 -
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. 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
sacopenstudios@vergecontemporary.org
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. -
Sacramento Convention Center & Sheraton Grand Hotel
1400 J St.
916-808-5291
SacAnime WebsiteAnnual events taking place in Winter and Spring -
Various Locations
Downtown
916-808-7072
Sacramento Archives Crawl WebsiteAnnual event in October -
SAFE Credit Union 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 May -
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 -
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 -
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 taking place in April or May -
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 event in June -
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 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 -
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
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 -
Del Paso Blvd.
between W. El Camino and Arden
Annual event in June -
Sacramento Native American Health Center
2020 J Street
Sacramento Take Back the Night WebsiteAnnual event in October -
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 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 -
Mulvaney's B & L
1215 19th Street
Slow Food Sacramento Harvest Dinner WebsiteAnnual fundraising dinner for Slow Food Sacramento -
St. Baldrick's Foundation 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 -
Cesar Chavez Park
J & 10th streets
916-529-5299
sacramentotejanofestival@gmail.com
Annual event taking place Labor Day Weekend -
Raley Field
The Color Run WebsiteAnnual 5K run 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 -
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
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@lacosecha_sacramento
Cesar Chavez Park
Downtown Sacramento
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916-345-3316
916-345-3317
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4800 Riverside Boulevard
Sacramento, CA 95822
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University Art
2601 J Street
916-443-5721
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