Who’s ready for the last month of summer? If you are looking to squeeze every bit of summer fun before it leaves, we have some great events for you. From enjoying some tasty banana treats to being welcomed to the ‘60s, here are some of the ways you can make the most of your August in Sacramento.
Japanese Food and Cultural Bazaar
Buddhist Church of Sacramento
Aug. 8 | Sat 11am-8pm
You don’t need a passport to experience a taste of Japan. For 80 years, the Buddhist Church of Sacramento has shared the vibrant flavors and rich traditions of Japan through the Japanese Food and Cultural Bazaar. This year, enjoy the food and traditions the community loves while also trying new street food items, like okonomiyaki (described as Japanese pizza) and ika (squid) skewers.
DroneArt Show: Harry Potter™
Racetrack Grandstand
Aug. 14 & 15 | Fri & Sat 8:45pm
Bring the magic of Hogwarts to Cal Expo. This unforgettable outdoor event features 1,200 drones illuminating the night sky in perfect harmony with music from the Harry Potter™ films. With themed treats, exclusive collectibles, and aerial storytelling, it is a magical evening for everyone.
Sacramento Banana Festival
William Land Park
Aug. 15 & 16 | Sat 10am-7pm & Sun 10am-5:30pm
Looking for a very a-peeling event? The Sacramento Banana Festival celebrates the countries that grow bananas along with their culture, traditions, food, and music. Listen to reggae music, participate in the banana dress-up contest, enjoy delicious banana themed snacks, and more.
KnottyCon
Memorial Auditorium
Aug. 15 & 16 | Sat & Sun 11am
Plot twist: your weekend plans just got better. KnottyCon is Sacramento’s first Romance Book Convention. This two-day event features author signings, panels, vendors, arts and crafts, meet-and-greet opportunities, and more bookish fun. Fair warning, your to-be-read list may get longer after attending.
HAIRSPRAY
UC Davis Health Pavilion
Aug. 21-30 | Fri 7:30pm; Sat, Wed, & Thurs 1:30pm & 7:30pm & Sun 1:30pm
Can a big girl with big dreams (and even bigger hair) change the world? HAIRSPRAY follows 16-year-old Tracy Turnblad in 1960s Baltimore as she sets out to dance her way onto TV’s most popular show. As she becomes an overnight sensation, she topples Corny’s reigning dance queen and brings racial integration to the show.
Race for the Arts
William A Carroll Amphitheatre
Aug. 22 | Sat 7:30am-Noon
Come for the race, stay for the art. Run or walk along Sacramento’s shady William Land Park and enjoy entertainment along the way. After the race, check out the arts festival filled with performance and more than 35 hands-on arts booths. Best of all? All pledges go to California nonprofit arts organizations and school programs.
UFC
Golden 1 Center
Aug. 22 | Sat 2pm
The world’s premiere mixed martial arts organization UFC returns to Sacramento with a high-stakes middleweight match. With more than 40 live events annually, UFC’s athlete roster features the world’s best MMA athletes representing more than 80 countries.
Tales and Ales Brewfest Fundraiser
Fairytale Town
Aug. 22 | Sat 5pm-9pm
A tale worth toasting to. Tales and Ales features various local craft breweries, wineries, and more pouring samples of their craft beverages. Enjoy live music on the Mother Goose Stage, and grab bites from local food trucks while the kids enjoy complimentary root beer floats and hands-on activities in Mr. McGregor’s Garden.
Stay up to date on all August events by checking Sacramento365’s event calendar.
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