SACRAMENTO, Calif — Hey! Does a hot wheel convention, a rib cookoff, or even a banana festival sound fun to you? If so, then it goes to show there's something for everyone this weekend in Northern California.
The weekend weather is mainly sunny, temperatures ranging between 102 and 107 degrees with a slight southwest breeze. Whether you'd like to go out, stay in, or a bit of both, here are some weekend events!
Gather up some friends, maybe family members, or even go solo but head outside, safely soak up some sun, and enjoy the weekend.
A foodie-inspired multi-cultural food and entertainment event. There will be over 150 vendors ranging from lobster pasta to mini donuts. These vendors plan to bring a variety of amazing foods, arts, crafts, games, and entertainment for the whole family.
- 1-10 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 20 and Sunday, Aug. 21
- Located at Cal Expo (1600 Exposition Blvd., Sacramento)
- Organized by FoodieLand Night Market and Cal Expo
- More information about this event HERE.
A weekend full of banana foods, music, art, health, and family fun! This year's theme is Banana International, celebrating cultures in Asia, Africa, and the Americas that use the banana as a source of food, art, and culture.
- 10 a.m. - 7 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 20, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 21
- Located at William Land Park (3800 W Land Park Dr., Sacramento)
- Organized by Banana Festival Sacramento and Night Market Series
- More information about this event HERE.
Soul Fest ’22 is back, featuring live performances by The Whispers, Jeffrey Osborne, Alexander O’Neal, Cherrelle, Evelyn “Champagne” King and more. It's a gathering of soul legends in one fantastic summer show!
- 6 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 20
- Located at the Thunder Valley Outdoor Amphitheater (2368 Athens Ave., Lincoln)
- Organized by Thunder Valley Casino and Resort and WorldOne Presents
- More information about this event HERE.
The Indian Association of Sacramento (IAS) is celebrating India’s 76th Independence Day (India Day) and all are welcome to celebrate! There will be an India Day Car Parade on Saturday followed by a get-together at the West Lawn of the Capitol Building. Sunday, or India Day, is a day that will showcase the diversified Indian heritage with a wide variety of regional languages, colorful costumes, cultural dances, music, food, stalls, and more.
- 8 a.m. - 4 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 20 and Sunday, Aug. 21
- Located at The University Union at Sac State (600 J St., Sacramento)
- Organized by the Indian Association of Sacramento
- More information about this event HERE
A weekend filled with hot wheels for all collectors, all kids, and all adults who want to embrace their inner child! Come enjoy car shows and vendors, a hot wheels play area, and even a cornhole tournament.
- 7 a.m. - 10 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 20; 8 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 21
- Located at Arden West Hilton Sacramento (220 Harvard St., Sacramento)
- Organized by Weekend of Wheels
- More information about this event HERE.
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A two-day toy show, so come and check out over 100 tables of nothing but toys and meet the people and voices behind some of your favorite characters!
- 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 20 and Sunday, Aug. 21
- Located at Arden West Hilton Sacramento (220 Harvard St., Sacramento)
- Organized by Sacramento Toy Show
- More information about this event HERE.
The sauciest event of the year with a rib cookoff, live music, and vendors selling both handmade and homemade items. The Vice Mayor of Rancho Cordova, Linda Budge, will be the emcee for the night so come enjoy good food and good community.
- 3-10 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 20
- Located at the Rancho Cordova Moose Family Center (10124 Coloma Rd., Rancho Cordova)
- Organized by Rancho Cordova Moose Family Center
- More information about this event HERE.
Join your neighbors and community for a mural tour around Sacramento! All the murals visited were created as part of Wide Open Walls 2022. There will be background information and history on the pieces and the artists who created them. Take it at a casual pace, not a race and enjoy all of Sacramento's art.
- 8:30-11 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 21
- Located at Chocolate Fish Coffee Roasters (4749 Folsom Blvd., Sacramento)
- Organized by Sacramento Area Bicycle Advocates
- More information about this event HERE.
Come laugh out loud with some local and national comedians! Hosted by comedian Dru Burks, there will also be comedians Ace Mcallister, Alex Woody, and headliner Mario Hodge.
- 7-9 p.m. Saturday , Aug. 20
- Located at The Guild Theater (2828 35th St., Sacramento)
- Organized by The Guild Theater
- More information about this event HERE.
A new pop-up retail vendor location, this is a special grand opening that allows local entrepreneurs to utilize their space to support and grow their thriving businesses!
- 4-8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 20
- Located at SacTown Collab Spot (2732 Marconi Ave., Sacramento)
- Organized by SacTown Collab Spot
- More information about this event HERE.
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