Sacramento County Fair kicks off tomorrow

The Sacramento County Fair kicks off tomorrow and runs until May 28th at Cal Expo. The event features local arts, crafts, demonstrations along with a Shoppers Expo. Livestock will also be on hand along with carnival rides. Admission is $5.00 and children 12 and under are free. Visit the Sacramento County Fair’s website for more…

Festival de la Familia this Sunday

Festival de la Familia returns to Cal Expo this Sunday from 10am – 6pm, offering a wide range of family friendly events. The annual multi-ethnic Festival celebrates more than 20 Latino cultures, offering dishes consisting of many Latin flavors, colorful arts and crafts, an open-air Mercado, genuine Latin music, education exhibits, and community outreach opportunities.…

Harvest Festival this weekend

The Harvest Festival Original Art & Craft Show returns to Cal Expo this weekend from November 18 to November 20. The event runs from 10am – 6pm each day (5pm on Sunday). Tickets are $9.00 for adults, $7.00 for seniors 62+, $4.00 for youth 13-17, and children 12 and under get in free. One ticket…

Observing 9/11 in Sacramento

There will be many events tomorrow observing the tenth anniversary of September 11th. Here’s a look at some: Sacramento’s Annual 9/11 Memorial Climb Renaissance Tower, 801 K Street Check-in begins at 7:00am; climb at 8:00am. Empty Shoes Memorial Cal Expo Memorial begins at 8am on the island in front of the Main Gate at Cal…

Checking in on the California State Fair

Finally got out to the State Fair today and while it was a little scaled back in terms of offerings, it still provided enough entertainment. Didn’t get through all of it though, so probably have to hit it up again before it closes. (And no, I did not eat any maggots!) Also caught a glimpse…

Festival de la Familia turns 20 years old

Festival de la Familia celebrates it’s 20th year this Sunday, April 3rd from 10am – 6pm at Cal Expo. The festival offers a variety of family friendly and safe events. Activities include an offer of Latin flavors and savory dishes, viewing and opportunity to create colorful arts and crafts, shopping in an open-air Mercado, education…