Sacramento is the capital city of California in the United States. It is situated on the confluence of the Sacramento River and the America River. Sacramento has a large number of museums that include likes of California State Railroad Museum and Crocker Art Museum. Furthermore, the town has more than 30 theatres and a prolific amount of night clubs which include everything from line dancing to hip-hop. With such an entertaining and lively background, it is no wonder that Sacramento is also known to hold many festivals and events. These festivals are important as they bind people together while celebrating differences in peace and harmony. Here are the most popular festivals in Sacramento!
1. Sacramento Banana Festival [Last event in 2019]
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Sacramento Banana Festival started as a fundraiser event in 2009, where the community celebrated art and culture. The fundraiser event today aims at aiding National Academic Youth Corps, which conducts education and art programs for almost 15,000 youths and adults in the region. This festival is a two-day affair which takes place in August. It is a family-friendly event that celebrates diverse cultures that utilize banana as food in their diet. Here you can enjoy live entertainment, line dancing, pageants, a variety of banana dishes, a chef’s challenge, multicultural exhibits, art exhibits, shops, art and craft activities, kid’s carnival rides, and exhibits by community organizations and local businesses.
Sacramento Banana Festival
Address: William Land Park, 1401 Sutterville Road, Sacramento
Website: Sacramento Banana Festival
Takes place: August
Price: 6 USD onward
2. Sacramento Juneteenth Festival
Juneteenth Festival is celebrated to commemorate the end of slavery of African American people on 19th June 1865. It is an important event in American history, which is celebrated in many cities of the United States, including Sacramento. Sacramento Juneteenth Festival aims to create awareness about African American history, healthy eating, and arts in local schools and communities. This festival is a four-day affair that consists of many events like black chef’s collaborative events, parade, park festivities, golf competition, talent shows, and much more. Festivities and parade include marching bands, car/motorcycle clubs, drill teams, live musical performance, theatre acts, essay competitions, food, and ware vendors, on-site health checkups, poetry, etc.
Sacramento Juneteenth Festival
Address: 5050 Laguna Blvd #112-505, Sacramento, CA 95758
Website: Sacramento Juneteenth Festival
Takes place: June
3. California State Fair
California State Fair is an annual event. It is a 17-day long state fair held in Sacramento. It showcases California’s diverse industries, agriculture products, and culture. This festival includes events like thoroughbred horse racing, Brewfest, Bear Cup Esports Gaming Tournament, and many more. You can also enjoy live music performances, bull riding, dancing horses, a carnival, concerts, culinary delights and competitions, blue-ribbon animal displays, fireworks and family fun. According to officials, this event attracts 20 to 60 thousand people per day. Rides, games, tasty food and monorail are key attractions at this festival.
California State Fair
Address: 1600 Exposition Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95815
Website: California State Fair
Takes place: July
Price: 14 USD
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4. New Year's Eve Sky Spectacular
New Year’s Eve Sky Spectacular is an event sponsored by the City of Sacramento on new year’s eve every year. It is free for all family-friendly events for residents and visitors alike. The celebrations include live music, street entertainment, dinner specials, kids activities, hot food and drinks, and arcade games. The festivities end with grand display of fireworks across the skyline of Old Sacramento Waterfront.
New Year's Eve Sky Spectacular
Address: Old Sacramento Waterfront 1002 2nd Street Sacramento, CA 95814
Website: New Year’s Eve Sky Spectacular
Takes place: December 31
Price: Free
5. Waterfront Days [Previously known as Gold Rush Days] [Last event in 2019]
Sacramento Gold Rush Days is a festival that is celebrated during Labour Weekend in Sacramento. The celebrations take place for four days and takes you back in the Californian era of the 1850s. Costumed performers portray historical figures, play old school music, and showcase various talents. You can also take the wagon rides, enjoy country dancing, have beers in old salon-style bars, play games like Jenga and Cornhole, and enjoy movie night at the 1849 Scene. Last but not the least, don’t forget to attend a grand finale statehood celebratory procession that includes historical figures, bands, street performers, horses, wagons, and even donkeys.
Gold Rush Days
Address: Old Sacramento, Front of St. Sacramento, CA, United States
Website: Gold Rush Days
Takes place: May
6. California Capital Airshow
California Capital Airshow is a family-friendly event organized to honor the region’s veterans and rich aviation history. It also strives to inspire young people and give back to the community through charitable group donations, education programs, and scholarships. This festival is for everyone who enjoys a great show or has a love for aviation in general. You can watch a spectacular display of supersonic-speed jets, wing-walkers, parachutists, and gravity-defying aerobatic acts. On-the-ground displays, food stalls, and other fun activities are also part of the festival.
California Capital Airshow
Address: 10425 Norden Ave, Mather, CA 95655, United States
Website: California Capital Airshow
Takes place: October
7. Farm-to-Fork Festival
Farm-to-Fork Festival brings you delicious food, wines and brews directly from the farms to your table. It is a festival that offers great music concerts, mini markets selling fresh farm produce, great food, lineups, cooking demonstrations, culinary classes, regional wines, and craft beers. You can also participate in events like The Tower Bridge Dinner where the local and world’s topmost chefs come together to offer you an unforgettable dining experience.
Farm-to-Fork Festival
Address: 3rd Street & 5th Street, Sacramento, CA 95814, United States
Website: Farm-to-Fork Festival
Takes place: September
Price: Free
8. Sacramento French Film Festival
Sacramento French Film Festival is an annual festival which is conducted over six days since its inception in 2002. It is the second-largest film festival to take place on the West Coast. It intends to bring people with a common interest in films and French culture together in a festive atmosphere and foster the relation between American and French people. Sacramento French Film Festival celebrates the rich history of French cinema and showcases both new releases as well as cult classics. Furthermore, you can enjoy all these films while taking a bite of sweet pastry or sipping a cup of coffee.
Sacramento French Film Festival
Address: 2634 28th St, Sacramento, CA 95818, United States
Website: Sacramento French Film Festival
Takes place: June
Price: 14 USD
9. Aftershock Festival
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Aftershock Festival is a music festival that is sponsored by Monster Energy every year. It is a treat to every music lover and party goer who enjoys metal, hardcore and rock genres of music. This festival is a three-day event where you can also shop and enjoy a variety of delicious cuisine or buy yourself a jug of beer. Aftershock Festival also strives to give back to the community by educating people about early cancer detection and prevention to eliminate the chances of last stage cancer in people. They also support many other non-profit organizations like ‘Take Me Home’. The festival is known to draw huge crowds from all over the country.
Aftershock Festival
Address: Discovery Park, 1000 Garden Highway, Sacramento, CA 95833
Website: Aftershock Festival
Takes place: October
Price: 250 USD onward
10. Sacramento Aloha Festival
Sacramento Aloha Festival brings regional Hawaiian and Pacific Islander entertainment to Sacramento. Mouthwatering Polynesian dishes here are to die for. Furthermore, this event also has Polynesian merchandise, arts and crafts by Keiki Korner, educational exhibits, speakers, presentations, health and awareness drives, workshops, games, dancing and much more. It is a community-driven family-oriented event that was launched to perpetuate Hawaiian and Pacific Islander culture.
Sacramento Aloha Festival
Address: Cal Expo, Sacramento, CA, USA
Website: Sacramento Aloha Festival
Takes place: September
Price: 10 USD
More festivals to see
If by any chance you miss on the above-listed events, there are many other events conducted in Sacramento throughout the year. Sacramento Water Lantern Festival, Taste The World Festival, Theatre Lights, and Annual Scandinavian Festival are some of the many other festivals which you can partake in when in Sacramento.
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