What’s hot in Sacramento in 2022

Sacramento is always abuzz, whether it’s the free summertime Concerts in the Park series, the Farm-to-Fork Festival, Aftershock Music Festival or a local band playing a live show at a small coffee bar.

Smaller concert venues such as Ace of Spades get you close to the acts whilst larger venues like Golden 1 Centre – home to the NBA’s Sacramento Kings – bring in A-list international acts.

Sacramento is America’s Farm-to-Fork Capital showcasing food events, like Farm-to-Fork Festival, beer festivals, wine tasting events and even events around caviar and Bloody Marys.

Check out the eclectic Sacramento events lined up in 2022.

April

Sacramento Beer Week (22 April 1 May 2022): In celebration of Sacramento’s exploding craft beer scene, visitors can raise a pint during this week-long event, featuring beer tastings and releases at local breweries and restaurants across the region. This always-popular week culminates with a beer festival on Sacramento’s Capitol Mall, attracting thousands of thirsty fans.

May

World’s Strongest Man (24-29 May 2022): This unique, internationally televised competition returns to Sacramento. After athletes pushed a historic locomotive in 2021, fans can’t wait to see what new competitions await. Ticket and hotel information will soon be available. (This event is hosted in partnership with the Visit Sacramento Sports Commission)

July

California State Fair ( 15-31 July 2022): The summer’s biggest celebration of the Golden State finally returns after a two-year hiatus with food, rides, exhibits, live music and much more.

2022 USATF National Junior Olympic Track & Field Championships (25-31 July 2022): Top youth athletes from across the country will be back at California State University, Sacramento to compete in USATF’s Junior Olympics. Track fans can get their fix with a host of events throughout the competition. (This event is hosted in partnership with the Visit Sacramento Sports Commission)

September

World Butchers’ Challenge (2-3 September 2022): The World Butchers’ Challenge is a butchery competition of epic proportions. With butchers from across the globe battling it out for the title of the world’s best, it’s often referred to as the ‘Olympics of Meat’. (This event is hosted in partnership with Visit Sacramento)

September

Visit Sacramento’s Farm-to-Fork Festival 2022 (8-24 September  2022): Farm-to-Fork is headed back to downtown Sacramento this September. Visit Sacramento will host its ninth annual series of events that have grown to become some of the most anticipated food and music celebrations on the West Coast.

• Legends of Wine (8 September): The ‘Legends of Wine’ will take place at the California State Capitol, a tasting event dedicated to local legends Darrell Corti and David Berkley and the wines of the greater Sacramento region. Tickets will go on sale on the 15 July 2022 at farmtofork.com.

• The Tower Bridge Dinner (11 September): The Tower Bridge Dinner will be held on Sunday 11 September.. The famed dining experience will once again feature a meal for 850 atop the Tower Bridge, featuring a multi-course, locally sourced menu. Chef and menu details will be announced later this year. Registration for the random drawing for the chance to purchase public tickets to the Tower Bridge Dinner will open on the 15 July 2022 at farmtofork.com.

October

Aftershock Festival (6-9 October 2022): Aftershock Festival is the West Coast’s largest hard-rock festival, drawing music fans from around the world. Aftershock will bring top metal bands to Discovery Park for four days, with headliners being announced soon and tickets on sale now. (This event is hosted in partnership with Visit Sacramento)

IRONMAN California (23 October 2022): Top athletes from around the world will attempt to ‘break their best’ in the IRONMAN California triathlon. Registration is now open for competitors, and spectator opportunities will be available later this fall.