| Event Name | Organization | Dates | City | | Very Special Arts FestivalPresented by I Can Do That! (frmly VSA Arts of California at Sacramento) at Coloma Community Center May 18, 2012 The Spring 2012 Very Special Arts Festival is a one-day event where students with and without disabilities celebrate and share their accomplishments in the Visual and Performing Arts. At this year's Spring Festival, 1,500 students from Sacramento City Unified School District will perform, display artwork, and interact with hands-on arts workshops (funshops). Each child participating in the Festival has worked with a professional artist this spring through the artists-in-the-schools... | I Can Do That! (frmly VSA Arts of California at Sacramento) | 05/18/12 | Sacramento |
Bitchin' Bake SalePresented by Bitchin' Bake Sales and Born Free USA May 19, 2012 Please drop by Never Felt Better Vegan Shop to pick up a bunch of Bitchin' Bake Sale treats and check out the awesome offerings at NFB! Coffee generously provided by Insight Coffee Roasters. All proceeds will be donated to the Sacramento branch of Born Free USA, so you can indulge your sweet tooth and make life a little better for captive and wild animals. | Bitchin' Bake Sales | 05/19/12 | Sacramento |
Pop Up Shop at Skinner Howard Contemporary Art May 11-May 20, 2012 Catch the Pop Up Shop at the Skinner Howard Art Gallery, where art dealers, jewelers, fashionistas, and designers get together, and put up a pop up shop. There'll be art, apparel, accessories, jewelry, furniture, home furnishings, architectural salvage, haute-couture, boutique, and new/used/vintage.
Get a first look at the preview day on Fri, May 11 where there will also be refreshments & Sacramento Food Trucks in the parking lot. | | 05/11/12-
05/20/12 | Sacramento |
| Happy Tails Spring Bake Sale | Happy Tails Pet Sanctuary | 05/23/12 | Sacramento |
Garden Party hosted by Morris TerryPresented by Morris Terry May 26, 2012 Morris Terry, a local women's apparel company, invites you to a Garden Party at their design studio in Sacramento. Join for an evening of live music, drinks, small bites, free yoga taught by Sarah Jordan Langford, and shopping!
Select Morris Terry apparel 50% off in addition to the first look at their summer design! | Morris Terry | 05/26/12 | Sacramento |
International Kids FestivalPresented by Russian American Media, Inc. at William Land Park May 26, 2012 Bring your family and friends to the 8th Annual International Kids Festival. You will be sure to enjoy the stage entertainment program, professional magician show, face painting, jump houses, and lots of fun and prizes, including activities for the little ones.
For eight years, the International Kids Festival has allowed children from Eastern European, Asian Pacific, Hispanic, Indian, Native American, and African American communities to share their talent and cultural heritage on a... | Russian American Media, Inc. | 05/26/12 | Sacramento |
Faith Fellowship Community Health FairPresented by Faith Fellowship Community Church May 27, 2012 The Faith Fellowship Community Health Fair is a community health fair & screening featuring over 25 vendors. | Faith Fellowship Community Church | 05/27/12 | North Highlands |
Roseville Greek Food Festival Presented by Roseville Greek Food Festival May 25-May 27, 2012 Do you like gyros? There'll be plenty of them at Roseville's Greek Food Festival on Memorial Day weekend. Come enjoy Greek food, music, and dancing. | Roseville Greek Food Festival | 05/25/12-
05/27/12 | Roseville |
Sacramento Music FestivalPresented by Sacramento Traditional Jazz Society at Old Sacramento State Historic Park May 25-May 28, 2012 The 39th annual Sacramento Music Festival will be another fantastic event! In 2012, the Sacramento Musical Festival will offer more than 400 sets of live music! That's 20 venues with over 70 bands, including a few dozen internationally-known artists that will have revelers dancing in the streets! It's one giant party as the sounds of jazz, blues, zydeco (and related styles) permeate Old Sac and the Downtown area.
Specialty concerts and events include: the Opening Day Parade on Friday,... | Sacramento Traditional Jazz Society | 05/25/12-
05/28/12 | Sacramento |
76th Annual Sacramento County FairPresented by California Exposition & State Fair at Cal Expo May 24-May 28, 2012 The 2012 Sacramento County Fair celebrates 76 years of fair memories and magic at Cal Expo! Carnival, food, barn animals, music, shopping, bull riding, and the popular demolition derby will entertain you, your friends, and your family for hours. | California Exposition & State Fair | 05/24/12-
05/28/12 | Sacramento |
May is Bike MonthPresented by May is Bike Month at Midtown May 1-May 31, 2012 All across the Sacramento region, people are bicycling! Join in on activities to promote cycling in the Sacramento region. Also, beginning May 1 you can log your bicycling miles, challenge a friend to bicycle the most, or challenge yourself to bicycle more. Register to record your miles via the "Buy Tickets" link below.
May is Bike Month Events:
-Thursdays & Fridays: | May is Bike Month | 05/01/12-
05/31/12 | Sacramento |
Sacramento Pride 2012Presented by Sacramento Gay & Lesbian Center at Capitol Mall Greens June 2, 2012 Join for the 27-year-old annual celebration of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender equality. The Pride Parade is a big tradition in the Pride movement, dating back to the original concept 40 years ago.
The Parade starts on 4th and N Street and ends on 10th and N Street. This year’s entertainment line-up will be nothing short of spectacular. | Sacramento Gay & Lesbian Center | 06/02/12 | Sacramento |
Raley's Grape EscapePresented by Sacramento Convention & Visitors Bureau at Cesar Chavez Park June 2, 2012 More than 200 award-winning California wines come to the cosmopolitan, urban setting of downtown Sacramento. Pair that with some of the region's best local cuisine and you have an amazing culinary experience. Raley's Grape Escape turns a downtown park into a mecca of food and wine experiences that showcase the best of the Central Valley and Sierra Foothills. | Sacramento Convention & Visitors Bureau | 06/02/12 | Sacramento |
| Pony Express Parking Lot Flea Market | Pony Express PTA | 06/02/12 | Sacramento |
Davis Beer Fest 2012June 2, 2012 Taste over 100 handcrafted beers from over 30 breweries at the Davis Beer Fest 2012. Other activities include touring the Sudwerk Brewery, beer brat sandwiches, live music, and more. | | 06/02/12 | Davis |
Scooter's Clean Air Fun FestPresented by Sacramento Metropolitan Air Quality Management District at Fremont Park June 2, 2012 Please join in kicking off this Spare The Air season with your favorite mascot, Scooter the Spare The Air dog. Scooter will be hosting the third annual Scooter’s Clean Air Fun Fest.
Everyone is invited to this free family-friendly event to enjoy live music, entertainment, a surprise special guest performance, and learn about ways they can reduce air pollution. Numerous local vendors will also attend to share their services. The first 300 visitors will receive goodie bags,... | Sacramento Metropolitan Air Quality Management District | 06/02/12 | Sacramento |
54th Annual Town & Country Art FiestaPresented by Sacramento Suburban Kiwanis at Town & Country Village June 2-June 3, 2012 The Sacramento Suburban Kiwanis Club warmly invites you to this year’s Town and Country Art Fiesta. More than 150 artisans will be on hand at one of the largest charity outdoor shows of its kind west of the Mississippi. In addition, for the first time, Art Fiesta will feature a spacious indoor venue full of artists exhibiting fine artwork, paintings, pottery, photography, metal, glass, jewelry, and more. While you walk around the Village enjoying the beautiful art work, inside and out,... | Sacramento Suburban Kiwanis | 06/02/12-
06/03/12 | Sacramento |
Sac-Con: Sacramento Comic, Toy, and Anime ShowPresented by SacAnime at Scottish Rite Center June 3, 2012 The Sacramento Comic, Toy and Anime Show (Sac-Con) is a celebration of pop culture entertainment specializing in comic books, toys, video games, Japanese animation, costuming, and much more! The show features over 100 vendors tables as well as a small press/artists alley highlighting local amateur artists and self published comic book creators.
Events include a charity auction benefitting local charities, cosplay costume contest, video game tournaments, art contest, and... | SacAnime | 06/03/12 | Sacramento |
Sacramento Bike Swap MeetPresented by Friends of Fremont Park at Fremont Park June 3, 2012 The Sacramento Bicycle Kitchen together with the Friends of Fremont Park will host their 3rd annual Bicycle Swap Meet in Midtown Sacramento. Here’s your chance to get a great deal on used bikes, parts, and clothing from other bike riders and enthusiasts. If you've been waiting to sell something--old, new, vintage, or perhaps something that’s been sitting in your garage, this is a great opportunity to finally get it done.
Proceeds will go to benefit non-profit... | Friends of Fremont Park | 06/03/12 | Sacramento |
3rd Annual Sacramento Entertainment FairPresented by Studio 24, Inc. at Studio 24, Inc. June 9, 2012 Think you've got what it takes to be an actor? Studio24 will put you through make-up & hair, get you into wardrobe, and put you on set where you'll get to act in front of the camera alongside professional actors!
Sacramento's Annual Entertainment Fair is an extremely interactive event with live performances by entertainment groups, demonstrations of filmmaking with equipment and actors, teleprompter and green screen, voiceover recording in studio, and much more!
The... | Studio 24, Inc. | 06/09/12 | Sacramento |
19th Annual Doggy DashPresented by Sacramento SPCA at William Land Park June 9, 2012 The biggest event of its kind in Northern, CA is back! Leash up your dogs and join your friends for this annual 2K/5K walk around William Land Park. Afterwards, enjoy vendor shopping, entertainment, and food at the Bark at the Park Festival!
Walk. Stay. Play. | Sacramento SPCA | 06/09/12 | Sacramento |
Off the Wall: Mural Opening PartyPresented by Born Free USA June 9, 2012 Celebrate Sacramento's wild new landmark El Tigre.
At the event, you will be able to:
-Get a signed “El Tigre” print from Cabron, the mural artist
-Shop indie craft vendors and artisans including Char Crail, Iolaviola Designs, Marty May, Never Felt Better Vegan, Punch Rebel Jewelry, & others
-Groove to DJ Dom Som
-Sample Sacramento’s best vegan pizza from Hot Italian (while supplies last)
-Chow down as... | Born Free USA | 06/09/12 | Sacramento |
Thai Basil: Celebrating 10 Years in MidtownPresented by Thai Basil restaurant June 9, 2012 Thai Basil celebrates 10 years in Midtown with traditional Thai celebration--Ngaan-Boon-Baan.
Ten years ago, Thai Basil Midtown opened its doors at 2431 J street and began a successful and flourishing restaurant. The popular establishment will host a traditional Thai celebration with a Village Fair: Ngaan-Boon-Baan. The community and diners are welcome to partake in the festivities.
To commemorate their tenth anniversary Thai Basil has arranged a day-long event that will... | Thai Basil restaurant | 06/09/12 | Sacramento |
Western States Horse ExpoPresented by Western State Horse Expo at Cal Expo June 8-June 10, 2012 The Western States Horse Expo is one of the country’s leading equestrian experiences with vendors, events, and clinicians for every horse enthusiast. Over the past 13 years, Horse Expo Events has established the Western States Horse Expo as the gold standard of equine events. | Western State Horse Expo | 06/08/12-
06/10/12 | Sacramento |
Sacramento Juneteenth FestivalPresented by Sacramento Convention & Visitors Bureau at William Land Park June 15-June 16, 2012 Since Summer 2001, Sacramento's Juneteenth Festival has celebrated and educated the community about one of America's most important acts of legislation: The Emancipation Proclamation. Signed into law in 1863, the Emancipation Proclamation declared that all those enslaved were now free.
Sacramento's Juneteenth: A Celebration of Freedom Weekend is produced by the Sacramento Convention & Visitors Bureau under the direction of Gary Simon, Director of Multicultural... | Sacramento Convention & Visitors Bureau | 06/15/12-
06/16/12 | Sacramento |
14th Annual Family Safety & Health ExpoPresented by Safety Center Incorporated (Safetyville USA) at Safety Center (Safetyville USA) June 16, 2012 The Family Safety & Health Expo is designed to give your family valuable information focused on health, safety, and youth recreation resources in the Sacramento region. Over 80 booths will be available with information and easy access. Over 2,500 people are expected to attend and participate in the activities.
Entertainment will include a magic show by Trevor Wyatt. There will be giveaways, raffles, food, and live stage performances.
Sponsors include Western Health... | Safety Center Incorporated (Safetyville USA) | 06/16/12 | Sacramento |
Luis Palau Sacramento Festival at Cal Expo June 16-June 17, 2012 The Luis Palau Sacramento Festival is a FREE two-day event featuring a life-changing message of hope from evangelist Luis PalauLuis Palau and performances by Skillet, TobyMac, Lincoln Brewster, Phil Wickham, Thousand Foot Krutch and American Idol’s Mandisa! There will also be action sports demonstrations by BMX, FMX, and skateboarding pros, shows and a world-class, action packed Amazing Wonders Kids Experience.
Luis Palau Sacramento Festival is a catalytic event that... | | 06/16/12-
06/17/12 | Sacramento |
Friends of Franklin Library Book & Bake SalePresented by Sacramento Public Library at Franklin Community Library June 22-June 23, 2012 Friends of Franklin Library is having a book and bake sale. For every $10 spent, get a free baked goodie. Buy $5 worth of books and get a free children’s book. For joining the Friends, get a free book bag valued at $10. Sponsored by the Friends of Franklin Library. | Sacramento Public Library | 06/22/12-
06/23/12 | Elk Grove |
Sacramento French Film FestivalPresented by Sacramento French Film Festival and Alliance Française de Sacramento at Crest Theatre June 15-June 24, 2012 The Sacramento French Film Festival, an annual event held in June, celebrates the present as well as the rich history of French cinema featuring new releases and rarely seen classics. It is the only festival dedicated to French cinema in Northern California and one of only two on the West coast. | Sacramento French Film Festival | 06/15/12-
06/24/12 | Sacramento |
Annual Puppet FestivalPresented by Fairytale Town at Fairytale Town May 3-June 30, 2012 The Puppet Art Theater is back for another season filled with music, puppetry, and fun! Four original shows will be performed in the Children's Theater.
Schedule:
-May 3-May 13: Red Riding Hood
-May 17-May 27: The Three Billy Goats Gruff
-May 31-June 10: Hansel & Gretel
-June 14-June 30: Cinderella (premier)
Sponsored by ScholarShare College Savings Plan. | Fairytale Town | 05/03/12-
06/30/12 | Sacramento |
Sacramento Boat FestPresented by Sacramento Marina at Sacramento Marina June 30, 2012 This event offers buyer and seller opportunities for boaters. Space can be purchased to sell your boat on or off the water and buyers will get the opportunity to test drive and meet boating experts in person. The event also offers vendors on site, food trucks, beer trailer, and live entertainment. A family friendly day in the park! | Sacramento Marina | 06/30/12 | Sacramento |
2nd Annual Sacramento Pan African Import ShowPresented by Evolve the Gallery at Evolve the Gallery June 30-July 1, 2012 The Sacramento Pan-African Import show is a unique and exciting venue featuring a dynamic selection of African imports, Shona from Zimbabwe, exquisite handcrafted quilts and jewelry, and collectable fine crafts.
The Spears Gallery and Evolve the Gallery seek to promote, contribute to, and broaden cultural activities in Historic Oak Park, Sacramento. They strive to create a cooperative and artistically enriched environment that unites people of all ages and backgrounds. This... | Evolve the Gallery | 06/30/12-
07/01/12 | Sacramento |
International CelebrationPresented by Fairytale Town at Fairytale Town July 7, 2012 Fairytale Town presents a day of international dance and fun on the outdoor Mother Goose Stage. Enjoy nonstop performances from regional groups performing dances from around the world. Performances feature African drumming and dancing, Scottish highland dancing, ballet folklorico, Japanese minyo dancing, and much more.
Sponsored in part by Style Magazine. | Fairytale Town | 07/07/12 | Sacramento |
Wedding and Event FairePresented by Carvalho Winery at Old Sugar Mill July 12, 2012 Planning a wedding or a private event? Then this event is not to be missed. Over 40 preferred vendors, eight caterers, eight photographers, four DJs, photobooths, desserts, flowers, wine, and much more. | Carvalho Winery | 07/12/12 | Clarksburg |
| 8th Annual Sacramento Japanese Film Festival | Sacramento Japanese United Methodist Church (SJUMC) | 07/13/12-
07/15/12 | Sacramento |
Launch 2012Presented by Launch Events at Midtown July 23-July 28, 2012 Launch 2012 is a week-long immersive art, music, fashion, design, and architecture festival in Sacramento. There will be performances by Chromeo, DJ Shadow, !!!, Future Islands, Grouplove, Model Citizens NYC, Cute & Paste, and so much more over six-amazing days!
Launch is planned by a collaborative of Sacramento designers, musicians, artists, photographers, stylists, and other creative minds. Come see momentum in Sacramento! | Launch Events | 07/23/12-
07/28/12 | Sacramento |
159th Annual California State FairPresented by California Exposition & State Fair at Cal Expo July 12-July 29, 2012 BIG FUN for Everyone: In addition to this year's new attractions, the State Fair will focus its traditional exhibits and competitions on recreation, sports, and tourism that make California an adventure capitol of the world. The 159th California State Fair theme is FUN that Moves You! It's all about BIG FUN, and this year’s entertainment, exhibits, and coming attractions are predicted to get you out of your chair and to the State Fair for an exciting summer... | California Exposition & State Fair | 07/12/12-
07/29/12 | Sacramento |
4th Annual California Automobile Museum Car CruisePresented by California Automobile Museum at California Automobile Museum August 4, 2012 The 4th Annual CAM Car Cruise, hosted by the California Automobile Museum (CAM), will be a fun-filled day for the whole family as they cruise through the streets of Sacramento and along Fulton Avenue where they will conclude with a huge car show on Fulton between El Camino and Marconi. Attendees are encouraged to enjoy the local fares of Fulton Avenue merchants, plus there will have a beer garden, live bands, vendors and more! | California Automobile Museum | 08/04/12 | Sacramento |
3rd Annual Sacramento Banana FestivalPresented by Sojourner Truth Multicultural Arts Museum at William Land Park August 10, 2012 The Banana Festival returns to Sacramento for their third year! This year they will have another amazing line up of local entertainment, even more scrumptious banana foods, and loads of banana-themed family fun filled with music, food, art, dance, and films. | Sojourner Truth Multicultural Arts Museum | 08/10/12 | Sacramento |
Luxury Wedding Show & Mock Wedding Presented by Luxury Wedding Shows at Tsakopoulos Library Galleria August 19, 2012 The Luxury Wedding Show is a bridal show set up as a mock luxury ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception showcasing the work of the area’s finest wedding professionals.
The show features limousine shuttle service, wine tasting, ceremony runway fashion shows, luxurious bridal gift bags, food and cake tastings, and hundreds of wedding inspiration ideas. | Luxury Wedding Shows | 08/19/12 | Sacramento |
Country in the ParkPresented by KNCI FM at Gibson Ranch Regional Park August 19, 2012 Line-up for Country in the Park 2012 is TBA
Country in the Park 2011 included: Billy Currington, Joe Nichols, Brett Eldredge, Steve Holy, Love and Theft, Jaron and the Long Road to Love, and The Chris Gardner Band.
For Adults 21+ there will be multiple beer stations. | KNCI FM | 08/19/12 | Elverta |
Rainbow FestivalPresented by C.G.N.I.E. at MARRS Building August 31-September 2, 2012 The core purpose of Rainbow Festival is twofold: To raise money for charities that have significant importance to the Lesbian and Gay Community and to raise public awareness of those charities; to create a celebration of our Pride that is pure fun!
This Festival takes place at 20th & K Streets, outside the MARRS Building. | C.G.N.I.E. | 08/31/12-
09/02/12 | Sacramento |
2nd Annual African Cultural FestivalPresented by African Cultural Festival at William Land Park September 1-September 2, 2012 Save the date! This year’s African Cultural Festival is going to be bigger and better than ever, with a whole theme park devoted to diverse African cultural exhibitions, guests from all over the world, music, family fun, and of course, lots and lots of wonderful food.
The African Cultural Festival will not only serve as a medium for bringing all Africans together, from all its diasporas, as one voice, but will also focus on promoting and enhancing African businesses in tourism,... | African Cultural Festival | 09/01/12-
09/02/12 | Sacramento |
Sacramento Anime ConventionPresented by SacAnime at Woodlake Hotel Sacramento (formerly Radisson Hotel Sacramento) August 31-September 2, 2012 SacAnime is the anime convention "where fans come to play," providing Japanese-influenced pop culture fun for the entire family.
Events include live outdoor concerts with Eyeshine and AkaiSky, a huge vendors room, cosplay masquerade, lolita tea party, maid cafe, video game tournaments, artists alley, panels and workshops, and much more.
Special guests include voice actors Jennifer Hale (Mass Effect, Metroid, Star Wars), Johnny Yong Bosch (Power... | SacAnime | 08/31/12-
09/02/12 | Sacramento |
6th Annual Tejano Conjunto FestivalPresented by Land Arrows Cultural Association September 2, 2012 Now in its sixth year, The Tejano Conjunto Music Festival has quickly become one of the largest Tex-Mex music festivals in the nation. It is held annually at the Cesar Chavez Plaza in Sacramento. The festival hosts four music events in one weekend as well as dancers, a "Selena" singing contest in honor of the late "Queen of Tejano music". Vendors serve traditional Tex-Mex food such as fajitas, flour tortillas and a traditional Texas Barbecue. A children's area, called... | Land Arrows Cultural Association | 09/02/12 | Sacramento |
Coors Light Crawfish & Catfish Festival at Rio Ramaza Marina & Event Park September 8, 2012 Come and enjoy fabulous Louisiana cuisine and music along the Sacramento River. There will be crafts, kids activities, contests, music, and dance. Taste the savory crawfish, catfish, gumbo, jambalay, and much, much more. Also, there will be live music featuring cajun, zydeco, and blues on two stages. | | 09/08/12 | Sacramento |
Sacramento Convoy of HopePresented by Sacramento Convoy of Hope at Cal Expo September 15, 2012 Bring your family and enjoy free services and entertainment, with more than 100,000 pounds of free groceries. There will be a health fair, job fair, free medical and dental screenings with local doctors, medical professionals and dentists, kid's zone, free haircuts, dozens of free carnival games, inflatable's and live entertainment. Also, free family portraits courtesy of local photographers, community services, dozens of local community service organizations and free BBQ lunch.
The... | Sacramento Convoy of Hope | 09/15/12 | Sacramento |
Downtown Certified Farmers' MarketPresented by Downtown Sacramento Partnership and Certified Farmers' Markets at Roosevelt Park May 1-September 25, 2012 Downtown Certified Farmers' Markets offer shoppers the finest fruits, vegetables, baked goods, flowers, herbs, and cheeses. The markets offer patrons a chance to come face to face with their food source. The Farmers’ Markets are a wonderful break from the ordinary grocery store. They offer the freshest California grown seasonal favorites from asparagus in the spring to apples in the fall.
This event is produced by the Downtown Sacramento Partnership in cooperation with Certified... | Downtown Sacramento Partnership | 05/01/12-
09/25/12 | Sacramento |
Downtown Certified Farmers' MarketPresented by Downtown Sacramento Partnership and Certified Farmers' Markets at Fremont Park May 1-September 25, 2012 Downtown Certified Farmers' Markets offer shoppers the finest fruits, vegetables, baked goods, flowers, herbs, and cheeses. The markets offer patrons a chance to come face to face with their food source. The Farmers’ Markets are a wonderful break from the ordinary grocery store. They offer the freshest California grown seasonal favorites from asparagus in the spring to apples in the fall.
This event is produced by the Downtown Sacramento Partnership in cooperation with Certified... | Downtown Sacramento Partnership | 05/01/12-
09/25/12 | Sacramento |
Downtown Certified Farmers' MarketPresented by Downtown Sacramento Partnership and Certified Farmers' Markets at Capitol Mall Greens May 3-September 27, 2012 Downtown Certified Farmers' Markets offer shoppers the finest fruits, vegetables, baked goods, flowers, herbs, and cheeses. The markets offer patrons a chance to come face to face with their food source. The Farmers’ Markets are a wonderful break from the ordinary grocery store. They offer the freshest California grown seasonal favorites from asparagus in the spring to apples in the fall.
This event is produced by the Downtown Sacramento Partnership in cooperation with Certified... | Downtown Sacramento Partnership | 05/03/12-
09/27/12 | Sacramento |
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