| Event Name | Organization | Dates | City | | 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 |
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. Enjoy fresh & tasty authentic Greek food and drinks; Greek DJ Pete Stamas and dancing, along with free dance instruction; outdoor venue, vendors, and eating area; Orthodox Christian history, talks, and tours of the Church. | Roseville Greek Food Festival | 05/25/12-
05/27/12 | Roseville |
Wine Tasting SaturdaysPresented by Rail Bridge Cellars May 5-December 29, 2012 Every Saturday Rail Bridge hosts wine tastings in their Rail Bridge Cellars Penthouse Lounge at the Elks Tower. The view in our Penthouse Lounge is amazing. You can absorb the out-of-this-world ambiance while tasting 8 of our wines: 2007 Sauvignon Blanc, 2009 Sienna Chardonnay, 2010 Santa Lucia Highlands Pinot Noir, 2009 Zinfandel, 2007 Merlot, 2006 Lattice (cabernet blend), 2007 Lattice (cabernet blend), 2007 Right Bank. Tastings are by appointment only. | Rail Bridge Cellars | 05/05/12-
12/29/12 | Sacramento |
Sip & Snack at the MACPresented by Galt Area Historical Society July 28, 2012 Galt Area Historical Society presents its annual premier wine tasting and food sampling at the historic McFarland Living History Ranch. There will be award winning wineries and scrumptious food samples from area restaurants, specialty vinegar tasting, live entertainment and dancing, an art display and art sales, tours of the historic McFarland home, crafts, and hayrides. | Galt Area Historical Society | 07/28/12 | Galt |
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 |
Social Sip and Paint: Whimsical BouquetPresented by Creative Juices Events June 13, 2012 Imagine a paintbrush in one hand and a cocktail in the other! Creative Juices Events offers a new twist on "painting the town red"! This is a fun, social painting session in which you are guided through painting the featured artwork. Geared toward the art novice, so no experience needed to create an amazing painting--all while you sip on a cocktail.
The events are held in restaurants and wineries throughout the Sacramento region. A unique activity for singles, date night... | Creative Juices Events | 06/13/12 | Sacramento |
Social Sip and Paint: SailboatPresented by Creative Juices Events June 21, 2012 Imagine a paintbrush in one hand and a cocktail in the other! Creative Juices Events offers a new twist on "painting the town red"! This is a fun, social painting session in which you are guided through painting the featured artwork. Geared toward the art novice, so no experience needed to create an amazing painting--all while you sip on a cocktail.
The events are held in restaurants and wineries throughout the Sacramento region. A unique activity for singles, date night... | Creative Juices Events | 06/21/12 | Roseville |
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 |
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!
About Morris Terry: Morris Terry is a sustainable lifestyle clothing brand for women. They create each design with extreme care. Their... | Morris Terry | 05/26/12 | 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 |
Prelude d'ElegancePresented by Shriners Hospitals Concours d'Elegance and California Automobile Museum June 9, 2012 Wines and decadent hors d'oeuvres will be served as you enjoy haute couture designed by Los Angeles designer Tiana Vega, and the unveiling of her Concours d'Elegance Collection. Fashions will reflect the era of each of the 10 classic automobiles on display. Savor the fashions, the cars, and the ambiance as you meet the designer and mingle with the car owners. | Shriners Hospitals Concours d'Elegance | 06/09/12 | Sacramento |
Celebrate the Season: VIP Dinner & Tony Awards Viewing PartyPresented by Sacramento Theatre Company June 10, 2012 The Celebrate the Season Host Committee cordially invites you to attend Celebrate the Season: VIP Dinner & Tony Awards Viewing Party. The VIP dinner will begin at 5:30pm and will recreate memorable moments from the 2011-2012 Sacramento Theatre Company's season, and preview their upcoming productions. The Broadcast Reception begins at 7:30pm. Guest performers from theaters throughout Sacramento will make special appearances previewing material from their upcoming seasons.... | Sacramento Theatre Company | 06/10/12 | Sacramento |
GOOD: Street Food + Design MarketPresented by Unseen Heroes June 3-November 4, 2012 Join on the first Sundays in June-November to celebrate Northern California’s most dynamic gathering of innovative and artisan food and design. There’s no better way to spend a Sunday. GOOD Street Food + Design Market also features really good DJs and live music, really good beer and wine, and really good bike parking.
There are a few things that set GOOD: Street Food + Design Market apart from other markets: high quality products that are locally made or grown,... | Unseen Heroes | 06/03/12-
11/04/12 | Sacramento |
| Father's Day Blues and BBQ | Carvalho Family Winery | 06/17/12 | Clarksburg |
Shakespeare on the Vine: A Midsummer Night's DreamPresented by Carvalho Winery at Old Sugar Mill June 22, 2012 A live theatre production on our newly finished Crush Pad! Catering by Jackson Catering. Wine available for purchase by Carvalho Family Winery. | Carvalho Winery | 06/22/12 | Clarksburg |
Shakespeare on the Vine: A Midsummer Night's DreamPresented by Carvalho Winery at Old Sugar Mill July 8, 2012 A live theatre production on our newly finished Crush Pad! Catering by Jackson Catering. Wine available for purchase by Carvalho Family Winery. | Carvalho Winery | 07/08/12 | Clarksburg |
Memorial Day Weekend at Carvalho Family WineryPresented by Carvalho Winery at Old Sugar Mill May 26-May 28, 2012 Come join on the Crush Pad for a weekend full of great wine, great food, and great music! Enjoy a bottle of wine, BBQ tri tip, and live music. Music will be performed by DeWald/Taylor Jazztet and Ray Iaea. | Carvalho Winery | 05/26/12-
05/28/12 | Clarksburg |
Delta Art Show: Mike PierettiPresented by Old Sugar Mill and West Sacramento Community Singers at Old Sugar Mill June 1, 2012 Delta photographer Mike Pieretti will be showcasing his art at the Old Sugar Mill and the show will be accompanied by the West Sacramento Community Singers. If you like art, wine, and music you are in for a treat! | Old Sugar Mill | 06/01/12 | Clarksburg |
Shakespeare on the Vine: A Midsummer Night's DreamPresented by Carvalho Winery at Old Sugar Mill June 24, 2012 A live theatre production on our newly finished Crush Pad! Catering by Jackson Catering. Wine available for purchase by Carvalho Family Winery. | Carvalho Winery | 06/24/12 | Clarksburg |
Shakespeare on the Vine: A Midsummer Night's DreamPresented by Carvalho Winery at Old Sugar Mill July 6, 2012 A live theatre production on our newly finished Crush Pad! Catering by Jackson Catering. Wine available for purchase by Carvalho Family Winery. | Carvalho Winery | 07/06/12 | Clarksburg |
Shakespeare on the Vine: No Hold's BardPresented by Carvalho Winery at Old Sugar Mill July 27-July 29, 2012 A live theatre production on our newly finished Crush Pad! Catering by Jackson Catering. Wine available for purchase by Carvalho Family Winery. | Carvalho Winery | 07/27/12-
07/29/12 | Clarksburg |
Shakespeare on the Vine: No Hold's BardPresented by Carvalho Winery at Old Sugar Mill August 4-August 5, 2012 A live theatre production on our newly finished Crush Pad! Catering by Jackson Catering. Wine available for purchase by Carvalho Family Winery. | Carvalho Winery | 08/04/12-
08/05/12 | Clarksburg |
Shakespeare on the Vine: No Hold's BardPresented by Carvalho Winery at Old Sugar Mill August 11-August 12, 2012 A live theatre production on our newly finished Crush Pad! Catering by Jackson Catering. Wine available for purchase by Carvalho Family Winery. | Carvalho Winery | 08/11/12-
08/12/12 | Clarksburg |
Grapes on the GrillPresented by Carvalho Winery and Old Sugar Mill at Old Sugar Mill July 13, 2012 Grapes on the Grill is Carvalho Family Winery's Winemaker dinner with Crisp Catering. Six delicious courses each perfectly paired with a Carvalho Wine. Meet the winemaker & the chef! | Carvalho Winery | 07/13/12 | Clarksburg |
Bom VinhoPresented by Carvalho Winery and Old Sugar Mill at Old Sugar Mill August 18-August 19, 2012 Good wine, good food, and good friends! Come join as Carvalho Winery celebrates their Portuguese heritage with authentic Portuguese food and music, and of course, wine! | Carvalho Winery | 08/18/12-
08/19/12 | Clarksburg |
Labor Day Weekend at Carvalho Family WineryPresented by Carvalho Winery and Old Sugar Mill at Old Sugar Mill September 1-September 3, 2012 Come spend the day at our winery. Play winemaker for a day and bottle your own wine. Enjoy a glass of wine, BBQ tri tip, and live music on our Crush Pad. Music performed by DeWald/Taylor Jazztet and Ray Iaea. | Carvalho Winery | 09/01/12-
09/03/12 | Clarksburg |
Delta Art & Wine FairePresented by Carvalho Winery and Old Sugar Mill at Old Sugar Mill October 7, 2012 Enjoy a Sunday afternoon full of fun! View local art, meet the artists, taste wine, visit food vendors, bid on the silent auction, and enjoy live music.
This event is sponsored by the Delta Chambers & Visitor's Bureau. | Carvalho Winery | 10/07/12 | Clarksburg |
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 |
Best of Sacramento 2012 PartyPresented by Sacramento Magazine at Thunder Valley Casino & Resort December 6, 2012 Yes, the "party" is back! In December 2012, Thunder Valley Casino will present the "party of the year", to benefit our local March of Dimes. Over the last decade, Sacramento magazine has helped raise nearly $4,000,000 through this event, in support of the March of Dimes mission to improve the health of babies.
Best of all, more than 50 restaurants, wineries, breweries, and distilled spirit vendors will be there. Many of the participating vendors will be... | Sacramento Magazine | 12/06/12 | Lincoln |
Show Choir ConcertPresented by Roseville Theatre Arts Academy at Roseville Theatre June 22, 2012 Join at the beautiful Roseville Theatre for a night of singing and live entertainment by the RTAA Show Choir. They would love for you to come see what they've been learning & believe us, you will have so much fun that you just might be tempted into joining the choir. the choir will be singing selections from Les Misérables, Chicago, and Ragtime just to name a few.
There will be a dessert and champagne reception after the concert! | Roseville Theatre Arts Academy | 06/22/12 | Roseville |
2nd Saturday: Midtown Art Walk at Midtown November 12, 2011-October 13, 2012 On the 2nd 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 Art Walk and wander from... | | 11/12/11-
10/13/12 | Sacramento |
Walking Tour: Old Sacramento Speakeasy TourPresented by Downtown Sacramento Partnership at River City Saloon January 21-December 15, 2012 DSP tour guide and history buff, Shawn Peter, takes you on a guided tour through Old Sacramento’s underground watering holes. The tour begins at the River City Saloon, an Old Town bar decorated in prohibition-era style. Your group will head to several other speakeasy spots including the famed Delta King Riverboat, which at the time served as a floating hotspot for illegal drinking, jazz bands,... | Downtown Sacramento Partnership | 01/21/12-
12/15/12 | Sacramento |
Certified Farmers' Market - SundaysPresented by Certified Farmers' Markets at Sacramento Outdoor Marketplace (8th Street) January 1-December 30, 2012 Certified Farmers' Markets are an effort to reestablish the traditional link between farmers and consumers in California. Certified Farmers' Markets are "the real thing"--places where genuine farmers offer only agricultural products they grow themselves for direct sale to the public. By eliminating the middleman's additional costs and multiple product handling, both the farmers and the consumers benefit.
This Certified Farmers' Market is open year-round, under the... | Certified Farmers' Markets | 01/01/12-
12/30/12 | Sacramento |
Certified Farmers' Market - SaturdaysPresented by Certified Farmers' Markets at Country Club Plaza January 7-December 29, 2012 Certified Farmers' Markets are an effort to reestablish the traditional link between farmers and consumers in California. Certified Farmers' Markets are "the real thing"--places where genuine farmers offer only agricultural products they grow themselves for direct sale to the public. By eliminating the middleman's additional costs and multiple product handling, both the farmers and the consumers benefit.
This Certified Farmers' Market is open year-round, in the... | Certified Farmers' Markets | 01/07/12-
12/29/12 | Sacramento |
| Whole Enchilada Sunday | Paragary Restaurant Group | 01/08/12-
12/30/12 | Sacramento |
All Night Happy HourPresented by MiX Downtown at MiX Downtown January 12-December 27, 2012 On Thursdays Mix Downtown keeps Happy Hour rolling all night! Enjoy the amazing food, wine, and hand-crafted cocktails of Mix Downtown and only pay Happy Hour prices all night. $3.50 draft beers, $5 well drinks, $5 selected wines, and $7 hand-crafted Cocktails start you off and all small plates are half price all night (kitchen closes at 10pm). Music and dancing begin at 9pm. It is always free entry from 4pm-9pm. Free guest list available for 9pm-2am (just email your names to the... | MiX Downtown | 01/12/12-
12/27/12 | Sacramento |
Father of the Year Awards DinnerPresented by American Diabetes Association (ADA) at Hyatt Regency Sacramento June 13, 2012 The Father of the Year Awards is presented by the Sacramento Father's Day Council, the local branch of a national organization that helps to identify and honor exemplary fathers. Honorees are selected based on their demonstrated ability to balance their personal lives and serve as a role model for their children, while making a positive difference in the Sacramento community.
The event includes a reception, auction, dinner, and program. All proceeds from the awards dinner benefit the... | American Diabetes Association (ADA) | 06/13/12 | 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 |
3rd Annual Red Shoe Crawl Presented by Ronald McDonald House Charities Northern California at Downtown Sacramento June 24, 2012 Join for this leisurely stroll through beautiful downtown and midtown Sacramento for the 3rd Annual Red Shoe Crawl. Not only will you have an opportunity to enjoy a variety of culinary delights from the best restaurants in the Sacramento region, you will also be supporting Ronald McDonald House Charities® Northern California. All proceeds raised will go directly to help the children and families served at the Sacramento Ronald McDonald House and Camp Ronald McDonald at Eagle Lake. | Ronald McDonald House Charities Northern California | 06/24/12 | Sacramento |
| Late Nite at Spataro | Paragary Restaurant Group | 02/24/12-
12/29/12 | 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 |
| 10th Annual Salute to Fatherhood Banquet | Center For Fathers & Families | 06/07/12 | Sacramento |
Origins of Sacramento Food Tour Presented by Local Roots Food Tours at Cafe Bernardo - Midtown March 21-July 1, 2012 Come taste Sacramento's amazing authentic foods hailing from far flung lands such as Spain, Czechoslovachia, Turkey, Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula, and Italy. The Origins of Sacramento Food Tour finds us meandering through two very historical but popular neighborhoods: Midtown's Sutter District and East Sacramento's Fabulous Forties. Stroll under tree lined streets while you explore hidden gem eateries. Meet the talented and passionate chefs while sampling their creations.Local Roots Food... | Local Roots Food Tours | 03/21/12-
07/01/12 | 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 |
Market-to-Plate Executive Chefs Tour Presented by Local Roots Food Tours at Sheraton Grand Hotel - Sacramento May 2-July 26, 2012 Come join Local Roots Food Tours as they get up close and personal with local farmers, vintners, and executive chefs in the new Market-To-Plate Executive Chef’s Tour! This tour takes you through a popular downtown Sacramento farmer’s market, Cesar Plaza Farmer’s Market, or East End Capitol Park Farmer’s Market and then into a four course, four star dining experience prepared by two local executive chefs. The tour continues with a 4 course exclusive lunch prepared... | Local Roots Food Tours | 05/02/12-
07/26/12 | Sacramento |
A Midsummer Night's Dream & Crystal Ice Cream FantasyPresented by Fairytale Town at Fairytale Town June 9, 2012 Fairytale Town's popular fairy-themed fundraiser and ice cream social features nonstop entertainment for the whole family, including costumed performers, fanciful arts & crafts activities, an old-time marketplace, food, and all the Crystal Ice Cream one can eat.
Celtic-rock band Tempest will perform throughout the evening. Since forming in 1988, the band has won rave reviews for their musical hybrid of high-energy folk rock with Irish reels, Scottish ballads, Norwegian influences,... | Fairytale Town | 06/09/12 | 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 |
Twilight ThursdaysPresented by Sacramento Zoo at Sacramento Zoo June 14-July 26, 2012 Enjoy warm summer nights at the Sacramento Zoo with extended hours on Twilight Thursdays--seven Thursdays of hot cars, live music, good food, and cool drinks. Come see a car show featuring local bands and car-clubs. Dinner and drink specials will also be available for purchase at the Zoo’s Kampala Café. Enjoy the dinner special or bring your own! | Sacramento Zoo | 06/14/12-
07/26/12 | Sacramento |
28th Annual Birthday Cake & Ice Cream Safari Presented by Sacramento Zoo at Sacramento Zoo July 28, 2012 Come out to the Zoo's official birthday party! Join the Sacramento Zoo at the 28th Annual Ice Cream Safari where you can get all-you-can-eat Baskin Robbins Ice Cream in cones, sundaes, and floats along with all-you-can-drink Coca-Cola beverages. Explore the 14-acre zoo with ice cream treats around every corner!
Entertainment for the kids and fun for everyone--face painting, an Ice Cream Dance Party, and live entertainment. Don’t forget to enter the GiRaffle for the chance to win... | Sacramento Zoo | 07/28/12 | Sacramento |
Beer & BalletPresented by Sacramento Ballet at Sacramento Ballet Studios May 11-May 27, 2012 Enjoy beer, wine, or soda as you watch edgy new works created by the dancers of the Sacramento Ballet themselves. See the dancers in an up-close-and-personal setting both informal and intimate. Many followers of the Company say that these programs are the ones that made them dance lovers forever. | Sacramento Ballet | 05/11/12-
05/27/12 | Sacramento |
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