SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Fantastic foods and traditions from cultures all over the world are a big part of the events taking place around Northern California this weekend.
Long-standing events like the 60th Annual Greek Food Festival in Stockton, the 30th Annual Polish Festival in Roseville, and the 29th Annual Autumn Moon Festival in San Francisco's Chinatown District offer up an experience of other customs and cultures all without needing a passport or a plane ticket!
But if you want to keep things a little more local, there is the Crawfish & Catfish Festival that gives off New Orleans' French Quarter vibes in the heart of Woodland. And in Tracy, you can keep it mellow with some blues, some barbecue, and unique homebrewed beers!
Now, if a fancy night out is more your speed, you can dine out under the stars at Carmichael's annual Dinner in the Park event. Then there's the Picnic at the Pops with the Modesto Symphony Orchestra at the Gallo Winery.
No matter what your interests are, there is sure to be something going on to keep you entertained. Scroll on down to see more about what's happening this weekend.
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When: Sept. 8 | 6:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: 2100 X St., Midtown Sacramento
The monthly Sacramento Antique Faire returns this Sunday under the 21st and X Streets freeway.
Taking place on the second Sunday each month, the antique faire brings out 300 vendors from all over Northern California and beyond. The faire offers an eclectic array of vintage furniture, clothing, jewelry, lighting, and more!
The faire runs more than eight hours, from 6:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., so there is plenty of time to swing by and do some treasure hunting!
Admission:
- $3
[Guests of ages 16 and under get in for free!]
When: Sept. 7 & 8 | 12:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Where: Old Sugar Mill, 35265 Willow Ave., Clarksburg
Farm to Fork Uncorked is rolling into its second weekend of a four-weekend run at The Old Sugar Mill in Clarksburg.
The free event offers live entertainment, wine tastings, walking tours, and seminars, all with local Farm to Fork vendors on hand ahead of the official Farm top Fork Festival later in September.
Live musical guests for this weekends event will be The Bartabs on Saturday and Dr. Rock and The Stuff on Sunday. Both shows are scheduled at 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Guests who RSVP to the event will receive a complimentary souvenir wine glass when they arrive.
Located just to the south of Sacramento, The Old Sugar Mill is home to 15 local wineries with plenty of space for picnics and private events.
Admission:
- FREE!
When: Sept. 7 | 5 to 8:30 p.m.
Where: Jensen Garden Park, 8520 Fair Oaks Blvd., Carmichael
Carmichael is set to host its 3rd Annual Dinner in the Park this Saturday evening in at Jensen Garden Park.
This year’s event will feature dinner and dessert from Bella Bru Café and live music headlined by the blues/rock band ‘Wasted Space.” Tickets per person cost $125, but all of the money raised will go to youth scholarships and park beautification projects.
“In 2018, the Foundation granted 309 scholarships for a total of $18,726.00. This year, we have distributed 140 scholarships to date, and we are on track to distribute $21,000 for 2019,” Sharon Ruffner, president of the Carmichael Parks Foundation, said.
Hundreds are expected to attend this annual dinner under the stars. Tickets include dinner, dessert, and drinks. There will also be appetizer stations and musical guests spread around the park.
After dinner, guests will be able to participate in a live auction. The theme for this year’s auction is Park and Adventure Experiences, highlighted by a fishing excursion to Montana. Other auction items will be announced at the event.
Admission:
- $125 - Per ticket, includes gourmet dinner in the park
When: Sept. 7 | Noon to 6 p.m.
Where: Polish American Community Hall, 327 Main St., Roseville
The Polish Festival is back this weekend in Roseville with all the Polka music and pierogis you can handle!
Entering its 30th year, the (FREE!) Polish Festival is expected to attract hundreds of guests with traditional food and entertainment straight from the old country.
Come out and enjoy some potato pancakes with Zywiec beer and some polish sausage! This once-a-year family-friendly event offers attendees a snapshot of Polish culture, with vendors selling traditional crafts and souvenirs including Baltic amber.
And don’t forget to commemorate your trip with a real Polish Princess at the photo booth!
Admission:
- FREE!
When: Sept. 7, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. | Sept. 8, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Where: Yolo County Fairgrounds, 1250 Gum Ave., Woodland
A taste of Louisiana is coming to Yolo County with the 2019 Crawfish and Catfish Festival in Woodland this weekend.
Happening at the Yolo County Fairgrounds on Saturday and Sunday, some bayou staples that will be available include crawfish, catfish (of course!), frog legs, gumbo, jambalaya, alligator and much more!
There will also be a jambalaya cookoff and a demonstration on how to conduct your very own crawfish boil.
The City of Trees Brass Band is also set to bring home the French Quarter feel with live performances throughout the festival.
Admission:
- $15 - General Admission per person, per day
[Kids 15 & under FREE with an adult.]
When: Sept. 6 & 7, noon to 11 p.m. | Sept. 8, noon to 6 p.m.
Where: Saint Basil Greek Orthodox Church, 920 W. March Lane, Stockton
The 60th Annual Greek Food Festival is going on all weekend at Stockton’s St. Basil Greek Orthodox Church.
Held each year on the weekend after Labor Day, the Greek Food Festival provides a glimpse of Mediterranean music, dancing, and, of course, food!
The centerpiece of the event is the food, but guests can also take a piece of Greece home at the “marketplace” with Greek-style clothing, jewelry and art vendors on hand.
On-site parking is limited. Additional parking is available on the side street or in the mall parking lot across March Lane.
Admission:
- $3 - General Admission
[Children 11 & under get in FREE]
When: Sept. 7 | noon to 6 p.m.
Where: Front Street Plaza, 6th Street & Central Avenue, Tracy
The 5th Annual Blues, Brews, & BBQ Festival returns to downtown Tracy this Saturday.
This FREE! event showcases amazing food from local vendors, delicious beer from Delta Brews Tracy, Morgan Territory Brewing, Lost Coast Brewery, and Altamont Beer Works, and incredible live blues performances throughout the day.
Shane Dwight, The Lara Price Band, and Maxx Cabello Jr. are all scheduled to perform at this year’s festival.
This year’s event will also feature contests for the best homebrew and a rib cook-off!
There will also be activities available for children, including caricature drawing and face painting.
Admission:
- FREE!
When: Sept. 7 | Grounds open at 4 p.m., Concert starts at 7:30 p.m.
Where: Gallo Winery Grounds, 2101 Yosemite Blvd., Modesto
The Modesto Symphony Orchestra is set to perform their 25th Annual “Picnic at the Pops” this Saturday outside at the beautiful E&J Gallo Winery.
This year’s performance is Classical Mystery Tour: A Tribute to The Beatles, with an expected attendance of more than 4,000 people! Guests are encouraged to bring a blanket, pack a picnic and enjoy an unforgettable night out under the stars.
There will be food trucks and other vendors on-site. Wine and other beverages will also be sold at the venue. Outside alcohol is prohibited.
Admission:
- $12 - $40 – General Admission
- $20 - $62 – Reserved Seating
When: Sept. 7 & 8 | 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Where: Chinatown, Washington Street and Grant Avenue, San Francisco
A celebration that dates back more than 1,000 years in Asia, the 29th Annual Autumn Moon Festival in San Francisco’s Chinatown District will provide a weekend full of entertainment!
Tens of thousands of people attend the festival every year, and this year will be no exception. The 2-day event will have live music, cultural activities, food, shopping, lion dancing, dragon parades and more! There will also be plenty of activities to keep the kids entertained, too.
Admission:
- FREE!
When: September 8 | 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Where: Oakland Pride, 2111 Franklin St.
The 10th Annual Oakland Pride Festival and Parade kicks off this Sunday with a full day of music, art and fun!
Billed as the second-largest Pride festival in Northern California, the event covers six city blocks in Oakland with multiple stages showcasing live music, food, drinks, and plenty of exciting activities for the whole family.
Get the day started with Pride Pancakes and Mimosas at Frank Ogwa Plaza outside Oakland City Hall. Bottomless pancakes cost $12 per person and bottomless pancakes *and* mimosas cost $20 per person.
The parade starts at 11 a.m. on Broadway and 14th Street (near Oakland City Hall) and ends at Broadway and 20th Street (at the Oakland Pride Festival Main Entrance).
And for the first time since its inception, Oakland Pride is launching a sober village near 21st Street and Franklin Street for festival-goers who don't wish to imbibe.
Admission:
- $10 – General Admission
- $15 – General Admission + Parade Grandstand
- $25 – Family Fun Pass: Admission for two adults and two children
- $40 – Family Fun Pass + Parade Grandstand: Admission for two adults and two children with access to the parade grandstand
- $150 – VIP Backstage Experience: Gets you preferred seating at the mainstage, free food and drinks, and giveaways. Only 200 will be sold.
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