| Event Name | Organization | Dates | City | | MarzenfestPresented by Rotary Club of Arden Arcade March 20, 2010 Everyone knows Oktoberfest is a famous celebration in Germany. However, we can't wait for Autumn. With this type of economy we need a reason to party. That's why we are having a Spring Marzenfest (Properly spelled Märzenfest): Food, Music, and Beer. Let's celebrate spring. This is a PREMIER event and it is sponsored by the Rotary Club of Arden Arcade. All proceeds go to local Charities. | Rotary Club of Arden Arcade | 03/20/10 | |
Fête de la FrancophoniePresented by Alliance Francaise de Sacramento at Beatnik Studios March 20, 2010 Laissez les Bons Temps Rouler- Let the Good Times Roll! Come celebrate the French culture of Louisiana and French Canada. The Alliance Française de Sacramento sponsors the annual Fête de la Francophonie. Open to the public, this is an all-day event for the entire family.
Enjoy French language films, food, and fun! Try your hand at cooking authentic shrimp étouffée, learn the history of French Canada from a guest professor, bust out some moves at the Cajun... | Alliance Francaise de Sacramento | 03/20/10 | Sacramento |
Sacramento State Festival of ArtsPresented by California State University Sacramento at California State University, Sacramento- Capistrano Hall March 17-March 20, 2010 Various media and artists showcasing their talents. Performances and shows include jazz, theater and dance, poetry and lectures.
3•17-18 Metamorphoses, by Mary Zimmerman--University Theatre--6:30pm; $8 general/students/seniors, $5 children under 12
3•17 reading: Carole Maso, novelist--Mendocino 1005--7pm (no charge)
3•17 Jordi Savall, viola da gamba; New Millennium Series--Music Recital Hall--7:30pm; $25 general, $20 seniors, $10... | California State University Sacramento | 03/17/10-
03/20/10 | Sacramento |
Indian Arts & Crafts MarketPresented by California State Indian Museum at California State Indian Museum April 17-April 18, 2010 Native artisans come from all over California to participate in this event. Enjoy shopping for artwork, baskets, gourds, jewelry, soapstone & elkhorn carvings, drums, and much, much more. Regular museum admission fees apply. | California State Indian Museum | 04/17/10-
04/18/10 | Sacramento |
Sacramento Valley Scottish Games & FestivalApril 24-April 25, 2010 The 2010 Sacramento Valley Scottish Games & Festival, is an event that is a great adventure and will be a magical day for anyone interested in Scottish and Celtic arts, culture, and history. This event is hosted by the Caledonian Club of Sacramento, a nonprofit organization established in 1876.
The Caledonian Club of Sacramento sponsors the Sacramento Valley Scottish Games & Festival to:
1) Provide an arena for Scottish competition and arts
2) Provide education... | | 04/24/10-
04/25/10 | |
19th Annual Festival de la FamiliaPresented by Festival de la Familia at Cal Expo April 25, 2010 This year's festival celebrates more than 20 Latino cultures all in one place, at one time, for one fun-filled day -- no passport or babysitter required. Festival de la Familia offers a whole host of family friendly, safe events.
Festival attendees will tempt their taste buds with Latin flavors and savory dishes; view authentic arts and crafts or create their own; tap their toes and sway to the beats of genuine Latin music; be awed by the plethora of exhibits where they'll learn about... | Festival de la Familia | 04/25/10 | Sacramento |
8th Annual Celebrity Chef ChallengePresented by InAlliance at California Automobile Museum (formerly Towe) April 30, 2010 Join 6 professional chefs as they compete to determine, "Whose cuisine reigns supreme." Chefs will be given 45 minutes to turn 5 secret ingredients into 3 fabulous dishes, and you get to see it all live! Guests will also enjoy samples of food, wine, beer and more from over 60 regional vendors and a terrific raffle! | InAlliance | 04/30/10 | Sacramento |
Ladies Day FestivalPresented by Its Just Your Style at Folsom Community Center May 2, 2010 Enjoy a day designed just for the ladies: Shopping! Complimentary Wine and Chocolate Sampling, Assorted Complimentary Pampering from Vendors, Shopping Raffles and so much more! Free Parking and Admission. | Its Just Your Style | 05/02/10 | Folsom |
Happy Birthday, Crocker Art Museum!Presented by Crocker Art Museum at Crocker Art Museum May 8, 2010 Party like it’s 1885 at this celebration of the Crocker family, the times in which they lived and their amazing gift to the City of Sacramento – the Crocker Art Museum. All ages are invited to celebrate the Museum’s 125th anniversary with trick roper James Barrera, banjo-ologist Gordy Ohligher, Folklorico Latino de Woodland, the Sacramento Poetry Center, living history interpreters and more.
Be sure to arrive in time to sing Happy Birthday and eat some cake at... | Crocker Art Museum | 05/08/10 | Sacramento |
Yarmarka Festival at Southside Park May 15, 2010 The 12th annual International Russian-Ukrainian-American Yarmarka Festival in downtown Sacramento. The festival attracts 10-15 thousand people during the day. Sponsored by Afisha Russian Media this festival seems to be the most popular event of the year for the Russian speaking community.
Each Yarmarka Festival takes the entire year between them to plan the next, and this proves to be more effective every year in creating public awareness and curiosity about European culture. A... | | 05/15/10 | Sacramento |
Third Thursday- Jazz Summer Concert Series: Peter MorganPresented by Crocker Art Museum at Crocker Art Museum May 20, 2010 Contemporary jazz guitarist Peter Morgan and his ensemble perform light and breezy instrumental jazz with a coastal island flavor. Enjoy a spotlight tour during intermission. Light refreshments and drinks are available for purchase. | Crocker Art Museum | 05/20/10 | Sacramento |
"Jammin' in the Park"-A Family Day of Latino CelebrationPresented by La Raza Galeria Posada at Cesar Chavez Park May 22, 2010 La Raza Galería Posada (LRGP) presents a family day of Latino celebration with music, dance, poetry, arts & crafts, and community awareness. The concert headliner is the legendary 12-piece Latin rock group, Malo- featuring guitarist Jorge Santana. Additional performers will be announced as the event nears.
The location was chosen to attract thousands of people to this city’s zócalo (town center) and offer the sights, sound and smells... | La Raza Galeria Posada | 05/22/10 | Sacramento |
Pacific Rim Street FestivalPresented by Asian Pacific Rim Foundation at Westfield Downtown Plaza May 23, 2010 Taking place in Old Sacramento and the Westfield Downtown Plaza, for years the festival has displayed the richness and diversity of many Pacific Rim cultures through cultural programs, entertainment, art and food. The event also enhances the community's knowledge of Asian/Pacific Island cultures in a fun and positive environment.
The street fest is planned and staged by volunteers from more than 15 Asian Pacific community groups. Their goals are to broaden the awareness and... | Asian Pacific Rim Foundation | 05/23/10 | Sacramento |
Raley's Grape EscapePresented by Sacramento Convention & Visitors Bureau at Cesar Chavez Park June 5, 2010 An opportunity to sample from the region’s best wineries and restaurants for one incredible price!
The Sacramento Convention & Visitors Bureau (SCVB) is pleased to announce the return of the 8th annual Grape Escape – A Capital Region Wine and Food Celebration - Presented by Raley's & Bel Air. The event brings the most delicious products from eight counties together at one all-inclusive event to celebrate the region's award winning wine country and highly-touted... | Sacramento Convention & Visitors Bureau | 06/05/10 | Sacramento |
17th Annual Doggy Dash- Bark at the Park FestivalPresented by Sacramento SPCA at William Land Park June 5, 2010 Join the Sacramento SPCA for the 17th Annual Doggy Dash and Bark at the Park Festival. An estimated 4,000 animal enthusiasts will gather both with and without their canine companions to raise funds for animals sheltered at the Sacramento SPCA.
For 16 years, two- and four-legged participants have attended this event, creating a tradition in Sacramento and transforming Doggy Dash into one of the biggest "can't miss" events of the year!
Make sure to stay after the Dash... | Sacramento SPCA | 06/05/10 | Sacramento |
| SACCON | | 06/06/10 | Sacramento |
Fiesta Filipino & Health FairPresented by Filipino American Fiesta Sacramento at Jose Rizal Community Center June 6, 2010 The Fiesta Filipino is an annual free event that attracts up to 6,000 people from all over Sacramento and surrounding counties. The event features all-day entertainment, food vendors, arts & crafts, local businesses, career fair and a health fair. Community-based health organizations participate in the health fair and offer various health services to the fair-goers for free. | Filipino American Fiesta Sacramento | 06/06/10 | Sacramento |
Pride Festival
Avg. Event Rating(1.5 Stars): at Southside Park June 19, 2010 Avg. Event Rating (1.5 Stars): The Sacramento Pride Festival is held each year, 3rd Saturday in June, at Southside Park. Celebrate change in 2010: Pride Rally and March--Changing the World with Pride! Rally at the California State Capitol West Steps at 9:30am, then join up with the 2010 Sacramento Pride Parade for a march to the Pride Festival at Southside Park. All are welcome to join us in this community-wide celebration of the Pride season, featuring plenty of food and games, live entertainment, curated art show,... | | 06/19/10 | Sacramento |
9th Annual Juneteenth- A Celebration of FreedomPresented by Sacramento Convention & Visitors Bureau at William Land Park June 19-June 20, 2010 In summer of 2001, Sacramento's Juneteenth festival joined the ranks of other American cities to celebrate, as well as educate the community on 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... | Sacramento Convention & Visitors Bureau | 06/19/10-
06/20/10 | Sacramento |
Sacramento 4th of July CelebrationPresented by California Exposition & State Fair at Cal Expo-Miller Lite Grandstand July 4, 2010 Cal Expo proudly joins the City and County of Sacramento to produce the largest-scale pyrotechnics display in the area.
The Independence Day Celebration is a family-oriented collection of activities focused around our Nation’s birthday. In addition to the spectacular fireworks display, the Celebration also includes food, music and dancing in the Grandstand area by Mobility Air Force Band! | California Exposition & State Fair | 07/04/10 | Sacramento |
California Grape & GourmetPresented by California Exposition & State Fair at Sacramento Convention Center July 7, 2010 A charity event produced by the California State Fair to benefit the Friends of the California State Fair Scholarship Fund. This exquisite wine and food tasting event features more than 600 award winning wines and delicious food from nearly 90 of Northern California's best restaurants.
In addition to a wide variety of impressive wine and foods, guests receive a commemorative wine glass and have the option to purchase several of the award winning wines. Live musical entertainment, an... | California Exposition & State Fair | 07/07/10 | Sacramento |
California State FairPresented by California Exposition & State Fair at Cal Expo July 14-August 1, 2010 The Cal Expo fairgrounds come alive every summer as the State Fair becomes a "city within a city" that hosts nearly one million visitors. Folks come from near and far for the memorable delights of this 156-year-old extravaganza that includes exciting exhibits, amazing attractions, live entertainment, and the Magnificent Midway.
More information for the 157th Annual California State Fair will be updated as the date nears. See below for information from the 2009 California... | California Exposition & State Fair | 07/14/10-
08/01/10 | Sacramento |
11th Annual Sacramento Film & Music Festival at Crest Theatre July 23-August 1, 2010 A centerpiece for the arts in Sacramento and a celebration of both visual and musical works from around the world, this festival is held annually at the historic Crest Theatre.
The 11th annual Sacramento Film and Music Festival is gearing up and our call for film and video submissions has started. For more information please visit our website. | | 07/23/10-
08/01/10 | Sacramento |
25th Annual Festa ItalianaPresented by Sacramento Italian Cultural Society at Croation American Cultural Center August 7-August 8, 2010 All Things Italian in Sacramento! Everyone is Italian at Festa Italiana! Experience a trip to Italy without leaving Sacramento.
Each year, about 3,500 people from the Italian community gather together for the largest Italian celebration in the Sacramento region and two days of food, music and fun! Festa Italiana is widely recognized as one of the nation’s top Italian Festivals. There is something for the whole family! Festa Italiana boasts great Italian foods, beer, wines,... | Sacramento Italian Cultural Society | 08/07/10-
08/08/10 | Sacramento |
Third Saturday: Design Downtown Block PartyPresented by Sacramento News & Review at K Street Mall August 15, 2009-August 21, 2010 Design Downtown is a creative block party! On the third Saturday of every month the Sacramento News & Review will transform Downtown Sacramento into a bustling creative district with fashion, music and arts.
With over 40 local art, craft, and fashion vendors, community art projects, and live entertainment this FREE event promises something for everyone. Discover some of the city's greatest DIY artists while supporting local businesses.
- Free, all-ages event, open to the... | Sacramento News & Review | 08/15/09-
08/21/10 | Sacramento |
Gold Rush DaysPresented by Sacramento Convention & Visitors Bureau at Old Sacramento State Historic Park September 3-September 5, 2010 Sacramento’s heritage celebration-is scheduled for Labor Day Weekend. More than 200 tons of dirt will be dumped on the streets of Old Sacramento as the annual festival "turns back the clock," transforming Sacramento’s historic district into a scene straight out of the 1850s. Costumed re-enactors, Wild West gun fights, musicians playing period instruments, and many aspects of life during the Gold Rush will be highlighted during the four-day event.
| Sacramento Convention & Visitors Bureau | 09/03/10-
09/05/10 | Sacramento |
Rainbow Festival Street FairSeptember 3-September 5, 2010 Held in the heart of midtown Sacramento’s Gay and Lesbian Community, known as "Lavendar Heights", our hope this year is to draw even more people than last year’s record turnout! 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!
THE RAINBOW FESTIVAL strives to... | | 09/03/10-
09/05/10 | |
19th Annual Chalk-It-Up Festival at Fremont Park September 3-September 5, 2010 Chalk-It-Up! to Sacramento is a nonprofit organization created to benefit children's arts education and art activities. Funds are raised through an annual chalk art festival held each Labor Day Weekend since 1991.
The festival features over 200 sidewalk paintings created at the festival by local artists who donate their time, energy, and talent. These concrete masterpieces are left on the sidewalk for the public to enjoy throughout the month of September. The pieces are done with soft... | | 09/03/10-
09/05/10 | Sacramento |
47th Annual Greek Food FestivalPresented by Sacramento Convention Center Complex at Sacramento Convention Center September 3-September 5, 2010 46th Annual Greek Food Festival, sponsored by the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church of Sacramento. One of the most prominent heritage festivals in Sacramento, this celebration is devoted to the traditional foods, entertainment and displays of the greek Community. Held every Labor Day weekend at the Convention Center. | Sacramento Convention Center Complex | 09/03/10-
09/05/10 | Sacramento |
California Capital Airshow
Avg. Event Rating(5.0 Stars): Presented by California Capital Airshow at Mather Airforce Base September 11-September 12, 2010 Avg. Event Rating (5.0 Stars): The California Capital Airshow will roar into town again this September with a thrilling line-up of performers and a huge roster of civilian and military aircraft on display. Bigger than ever before -- this is an exciting weekend of aircraft, activities, and history you won't want to miss... | California Capital Airshow | 09/11/10-
09/12/10 | Mather |
Sacramento World Music & Dance Festival at Old Sacramento September 26, 2010 The Sacramento World Music & Dance Festival will celebrate the music, dance, cuisine and crafts of the diversity of the Sacramento region. Designated as America's most diverse and integrated big city by TIME Magazine, Sacramento is the example of how acknowledging others cultures has created citizens who appreciate the unknown and embrace cultural differences.
Sacramento's diverse population has made it a city of many cultural festivals and events. Capture the experience of this... | | 09/26/10 | Sacramento |
13th Annual Sacramento Arts Festival at Sacramento Convention Center October 1-October 3, 2010 The festival features 225 of America's best contemporary craftspeople and fine artists offering more than 15,000 original works. The event has become not only the premier art and craft show in Sacramento, but is also developing into one of the top art festivals in the country; many of the artists who exhibit at such renowned events as the Sausalito Art Festival, the Cherry Creek Arts Festival in Denver, and the Ann Arbor Art Fairs, now also exhibit at the Sacramento American Arts... | | 10/01/10-
10/03/10 | Sacramento |
2nd Saturday- Midtown Art Walk
Avg. Event Rating(2.5 Stars): at Midtown October 10, 2009-October 9, 2010 Avg. Event Rating (2.5 Stars): On the second Saturday of each month, many local Sacramento galleries feature new shows of individual and collective artists. Many galleries play host to the artists so it's a wonderful way to meet them in person. Some galleries provide beverages, Hors d oeuvres, live music and even dinner with the artist!
Since many galleries are grouped into two main areas in Sacramento, midtown and along Del Paso Blvd (The Uptown Arts District), many people like to take an ARTWALK... | | 10/10/09-
10/09/10 | Sacramento |
| 18th Annual Sacramento International Gay & Lesbian Film Festival | Sacramento International Gay and Lesbian Film Fest | 10/07/10-
10/10/10 | Sacramento |
24th Annual West Coast Ragtime Festival at Red Lion Hotel November 19-November 21, 2010 Experience the world's premiere annual ragtime festival in Sacramento, California, the ragtime capital of the world! There's lots and lots of great music from the finest musicians and groups available spread over three days in convenient multiple venues, including dancing, at a very reasonable price. It's well managed and financially sound. No other festival offers such a terrific program!
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11/21/10 | Sacramento |
Sacramento Harvest FestivalPresented by Sacramento Harvest Festival at Cal Expo November 19-November 21, 2010 Get a jump on your holiday shopping as the Sacramento Harvest Festival returns to Sacramento! The Harvest Festivals are the largest indoor arts and crafts shows on the West Coast, boasting over 24,000 American handmade items. Guests can peruse jewelry, original art, clothing, toys, pottery, specialty foods, home decor and more.
Additionally, the show has partnered with the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Sacramento as its official charity. The BBBS will receive half the... | Sacramento Harvest Festival | 11/19/10-
11/21/10 | Sacramento |
Indian Museum Arts & Crafts Holiday FairPresented by California State Indian Museum at California State Indian Museum November 26-November 27, 2010 Native artisans from all over California offer their wares for sale each year on the two days following Thanksgiving. Enjoy browsing through jewelry, basketry, pottery, hand-painted gourds, ornaments and much more, as you select those just-right gifts for the holidays. Regular museum admission fees apply. | California State Indian Museum | 11/26/10-
11/27/10 | Sacramento |
| SACCON | | 12/12/10 | Sacramento |
The Sacramento Antique FairePresented by The Sacramento Antique Faire at The Sacramento Antique Faire December 14, 2008-February 13, 2011 An Outdoor Antique and Collectible Marketplace held the 2nd Sunday of every month!! Hundreds of antique dealers from throughout Northern California selling furniture, textiles, architectural pieces, jewelry, cultural pieces, china and glassware, garden accessories, rugs, art and collectibles of all kinds will be on hand with their quality goods. Delicious food is available all day (please see our food link). | The Sacramento Antique Faire | 12/14/08-
02/13/11 | Sacramento |
Relay for LifePresented by American Cancer Society November 17, 2008 - Ongoing Relay For Life is a life-changing event that brings together more than 3.5 million people to:
• Celebrate the lives of those who have battled cancer. The strength of survivors inspires others to continue to fight.
• Remember loved ones lost to the disease. At Relay, people who have walked alongside people battling cancer can grieve and find healing.
• Fight Back. We Relay because we have been touched by cancer and desperately want to put an end to the... | American Cancer Society | 11/17/08-
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