March

St. Patrick’s Day Parade
916-558-3912

Annual parade with a marching band, military regiments, police and fire representation, and other cultural organizations.

April

Annual Hawaiian Luau
916-969-7230

Enjoy everything Hawaiian!

Festival de la Familia
916-359-0594

The Festival de la Familia celebrates Latino culture with a variety of musical, culinary and artistic forums.
May

Jazz Jubilee
916-372-5277

The Jazz Jubilee takes place in more than 40 venues, including large hotel ballrooms and intimate clubs. Jazz music is the focus of the event, but mini-festivals also highlight blues, zydeco, swing and other styles of music. Performers and attendees travel to the jubilee from all over the country.

Pacific Rim Street Festival
916-451-6200

The Pacific Rim Street Festival features art, entertainment, cultural programs and food.

July

Annual Ice Cream Safari
916-808-5888

Enjoy ice cream, drinks, hot dogs, face painting, live entertainment, and more.

August/September

California State Fair
916-263-FAIR

The California State Fair features juried exhibits, cultural exhibits, live music, plenty of thrilling rides and more.

September

Gold Rush Days
916-808-7777

Gold Rush Days celebrates Old Sacramento’s Gold Rush era with craft demonstrations, food, art and entertainment.

Greek Food Festival
916-443-2033

This is one of the best known festivals in town! Enjoy traditional foods, live entertainment, and other displays of the Greek community.

October

Sacramento Arts Festival
775-832-6603

Enjoy the region’s best contemporary crafts and fine art event!

November

Harvest Fair
415-447-3205

Enjoy unique arts and crafts along with live entertainment and more!