Events & Festivals in Sacramento

Two weeks of prix-fixe menus at participating restaurants across the region. Expect specially curated multi-course meals showcasing Sacramento's farm-to-fork cuisine at various price points, from casual eateries to fine dining establishments.

Community march from Sacramento City College to the Convention Center, followed by a celebration with speakers, performances, and educational booths honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy.

Northern California's premier auto showcase featuring hundreds of new vehicles, concept cars, exotic cars, and automotive technology exhibits. Manufacturers offer test drives and interactive displays.

Sample dozens of chili recipes from local restaurants while enjoying craft beers from regional breweries. Live music, competitions, and family-friendly activities in Old Sacramento's waterfront district.

Weekend festival showcasing contemporary and classic French cinema with English subtitles. Features filmmaker Q&A sessions, opening night gala, and themed screenings at the historic Crest Theatre.

Colorful parade through Old Sacramento with marching bands, Irish dancers, and community groups, followed by a festival with live music, Irish food vendors, and family activities along the waterfront.

Non-denominational sunrise service at the State Capitol grounds featuring choir performances, scripture readings, and a message celebrating Easter. Thousands gather on the west steps at dawn.

Multi-day celebration of jazz, blues, and roots music across multiple indoor and outdoor stages. Features local, national, and international acts in historic Old Sacramento venues.

Celebration of everyone's favorite comfort food with gourmet grilled cheese creations from local chefs, a grilled cheese competition, craft beer garden, and live music at Southside Park.

Northern California's largest Earth Day celebration with environmental exhibits, electric vehicle displays, live music on solar-powered stages, kids' activities, and hundreds of eco-friendly vendors.

Lively celebration of Mexican culture with traditional music and dance performances, authentic food vendors, artisan markets, lowrider car displays, and community resources in South Sacramento.

Authentic Greek experience with homemade pastries, grilled meats, dancing lessons, live bouzouki music, and tours of the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church. One of Sacramento's longest-running ethnic festivals.

Free weekly summer concert series featuring local and regional bands in Cesar Chavez Plaza. Diverse genres from rock and reggae to funk and soul, with food trucks and beer garden.

Traditional county fair with carnival rides, livestock competitions, agricultural exhibits, live entertainment, and classic fair food. Highlights include pig races, demolition derby, and nightly concerts.

Celebration of LGBTQ+ community with colorful parade through Midtown, followed by festival at Capitol Mall featuring multiple music stages, drag performances, community resources, and vendor marketplace.

One of America's largest traditional jazz festivals with over 100 bands performing across multiple stages. Features Dixieland, swing, blues, and ragtime in various downtown and Old Sacramento venues.

All-day Independence Day celebration with historic reenactments, live music, family activities, and spectacular fireworks over the Sacramento River launched from the Tower Bridge.

Massive 17-day fair celebrating California agriculture, industry, and culture. Features carnival midway, livestock competitions, food competitions, wine and craft beer tasting, concerts, and educational exhibits.

Celebration of Asian and Pacific Islander cultures with traditional dance performances, martial arts demonstrations, cultural exhibits, food vendors representing multiple Asian cuisines, and craft marketplace.

Signature event celebrating Sacramento's agricultural heritage. Features the Tower Bridge Dinner (500-foot table on the bridge), street festival with local chefs, farmers market, and educational demonstrations.

Celebration of cultures bordering the Pacific Ocean with international food vendors, cultural performances, artisan marketplace, and interactive exhibits. Highlights include taiko drumming and Polynesian dance.

Original handmade arts and crafts show featuring 300+ artisans from across the country. Includes gourmet marketplace, children's activities, and live entertainment at Cal Expo.

Weekend festival showcasing independent horror shorts and features, with filmmaker Q&As, special guest appearances, costume contests, and vendor marketplace at the Colonial Theatre.

Showcase of independent films from around the world with screenings, filmmaker panels, workshops, and networking events at multiple venues throughout downtown Sacramento.

Celebration honoring ancestors with traditional altars, Aztec dancers, sugar skull decorating, face painting, live music, and procession through Old Sacramento. Community altar building begins weeks prior.

Boston Marathon qualifying race with full marathon, half marathon, and relay options. Scenic course through downtown, along the American River Parkway, and finishing at the State Capitol.

Free community Christmas concert featuring the Cathedral Choir, orchestra, and guest performers in the beautifully decorated Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament. Traditional carols and classical Christmas music.

Sacramento's largest New Year's celebration with live music on multiple stages, food vendors, family activities, and spectacular midnight fireworks launched from the Tower Bridge over the Sacramento River.