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Visit Sacramento - Upcoming Food & Drink Events
2024-01-01 - 2024-12-31 | CA
Sacramento is America’s Farm-to-Fork Capital, which means there’s never any shortage of food and drink events. The highlight each year is the annual Farm-to-Fork Festival in September, but not a weekend goes by without some form of food or drink event, whether it’s a tasting menu, a beer pairing, a winery concert, a food tour, or anything else you can think of.
Popular dining events include Dine Downtown, where restaurants offer three-course prix-fixe menus, the Bloody Mary Festival, Caviar Day (did you know Sacramento produces 80 percent of the domestic caviar?), Sacramento Beer Week, cocktail classes and so many more. Search the event listings here to find one that fits your taste.

Hometown Holiday on Main - Placerville
2024-11-29 16:00 - 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Downtown Placerville
Start the holiday season off with a magical night in downtown Placerville! The Placerville community gathers each year, filling Main Street with family, friends, and neighbors to share the magical moment when we kick off the Holiday Season with the Christmas tree’s lighting. Shops are open late, restaurants are ready to serve you, and entertainment will be on the street. It is a very sweet and simple tradition we hold dear. Come early, parking can be a challenge, but it is so worth it!
Christmas Tree lighting at 6 pm
LIVE Christmas Music
Old Fashion Christmas Carolers
Main street shops & restaurants open late to get your holiday shopping done!
Arrive early for parking. Main Street will be closed to cars from 2:30-8 pm

Cornish Christmas - Downtown Grass Valley
2024-11-29 18:00 - 2024-12-29 21:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | CA
56th Annual Cornish Christmas
Friday Nights, Nov 29th-Dec 20, 6 PM-9 PM
Step into the warmth and wonder of an Old-Fashioned Christmas Street Faire, where the charm of a bygone era comes alive under twinkling lights and festive decorations. Stroll through streets lined with stalls brimming with handcrafted gifts, seasonal treats, and local treasures.
The air is filled with the sweet aroma of roasted chestnuts, spiced cider, and holiday confections as carolers in Victorian attire serenade passersby with beloved holiday tunes. Children can meet Santa Claus, enjoy festive crafts, and marvel at dazzling holiday displays while families and friends gather around the fire pit, eating roasted chestnuts and sipping hot holiday beverages on a crisp winter evening. With a sparkling Christmas tree and a warm, nostalgic atmosphere, this timeless street fair captures the spirit of the season and brings the magic of a traditional Cornish Christmas to life.

Holidays in the Hills on the Placer Wine Trail
2024-12-07 12:00 - 2024-12-08 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Placer Wine Trail Wineries
Taste Wines from local wineries, see them all done up for the Holidays.
Sip, Shop & Explore Your Way Through the Placer Wine Trail

Holiday Discounts
New Wine Releases
Treats & Food Trucks
Santa Stops
Live Music
Toy Drive

Toy Drive: Bring a new, unwrapped toy anytime between Thanksgiving and Christmas to any of our participating wineries for the Annual Toys for Tots Toy Drive!

Hangtown Christmas Parade
2024-12-08 13:00 - 15:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | CA
The Hangtown Christmas Parade on Main Street is the holiday event that locals and visitors alike look forward to every year! Picture this: a historic, Gold Rush-era street lined with festive decorations, families bundled up with hot cocoa, and the sound of holiday music filling the air. You’ll see everything from vintage fire trucks and horse-drawn carriages to local bands and dance troupes, all decked out in holiday cheer. It’s such a fun mix of hometown pride and holiday spirit—you can even wave to Santa as he rolls by in style!

Christmas in Coloma / Historic Holiday Houses
2024-12-14 10:00 - 15:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | CA
Tour many of the historic houses rarely open to the public in Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park. Hear the history told by costumed docents. Games and holiday crafts and a visit with Santa will keep young and old entertained. Visit with Santa, play in the snow, decorate a cookie, and make a wreath for your door. Enjoy live music, wagon rides, and refreshments.

Amador Vintners - Behind the Cellar Door
2025-03-22 10:30 - 2025-03-23 16:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Amador Vintners Wineries
5 Wineries in Amador Wine Country
Saturday, March 22nd and Sunday, March 23rd
10:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Experience the art of wine making. Have you ever dreamed about becoming a winemaker? Perfect for wine enthusiasts and novice alike, Behind the Cellar Door is a weekend filled with world-class Amador wine, delectable small bites, barrel samples, hard-to-find vintages and wine education, all in an intimate Amador Wine Country setting.
Focused on the “Art of Winemaking,” guests will be able to immerse themselves in this wine region and discover why Amador Wine Country is one of the top wine regions in California and produces world-class wines that have been rated 100 points by Wine Spectator – twice in fact. From touring the vineyards in the Sierra Foothills, meeting our winemakers, and tasting unique varietals, Behind the Cellar Door offers a wealth of immersive activities during the two-day experience.
Guests will be able to reserve experiences at 5 different wineries each day from 45 wineries in Amador County situated amongst the beautiful Sierra Foothills. Enjoy tasting flights, behind the scene vineyard and winery tours, and an educational experience delivered by our winemakers and winery teams.

Sip Into Spring on the Placer Wine Trail
2025-03-29 12:00 - 2025-03-30 17:00 UTC | Placer Wine Trail Wineries
Celebrate bud break in Placer County for two glorious days along the Placer Wine Trail. This event is the perfect way to leave winter behind and SIP INTO SPRING. See the budding vineyards, taste current vintages, multiple varietals grown in the Sierra Foothills, and even try a few verticals! A great opportunity to meet winemakers, taste limited production wines, new releases or library wines.
Many participating wineries will highlight a Vintage, Varietal or Vertical tasting for the weekend.

Wine Tasting at 19 Participating Wineries
Live Music & Food Trucks
Vineyard & Cave Tours
Special Vintages, Varietals, Releases or other Fun & Educational Opportunities
Meet Owners & Winemakers
Where: Placer Wine Trail Member Wineries

When: March 29-30, 12-5pm (Rain or Shine)
Tickets: $40/day EARLY BIRD (until 3/15); $50/day (after 3/15); Weekend Pass $45-55.
Designated Driver: only $5.00

Spring Into Zin - Start on Steiner, Amador
2025-04-13 11:00 - 16:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | CA
Amador County is home to some of the oldest and best Zinfandel vines in the country and many of us here on Steiner Road use these vines to produce exquisite Zinfandel wines. Spring into Zin is a true celebration of this varietal that has a storied history in Amador County.
During the event, you will have the opportunity to explore the Steiner Road wineries and discover the finesse, elegance, history, and diversity of our unique terroir on Amador County’s First Wine Trail. The wineries of Steiner Road will be showcasing a selection of their wines with a focus on Zinfandel. Selections will range from old vines, to blends, current releases, and barrel tastings that will be perfectly paired with unique small food bites that will tell the story of the Mediterranean origins of California’s favorite varietal, Zinfandel.

El Dorado Wines Passport Weekend
2025-04-26 11:00 - 2025-04-27 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | El Dorado Winery Association Wineries
Explore the unrivaled beauty of El Dorado County one sip at a time with a Passport. Over 20 wineries will share their innovative spirit by providing incredible food and wine pairings and engaging you in an experience that captures the essence of their unique story. Whether it’s live music, art demonstrations, historical tours, or winemaking insights, your journey will create treasured memories of wine, food, and fun.
Discover the back roads, hidden gems, secret experiences, and surprises that make this unexplored wine region event a true adventure.

Placer Wine & Ale Trail Sips & Suds Summer Passport
2025-05-16 12:00 - 2025-08-31 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Placer County Wineries & Breweries
Celebrate The Placer Wine & Ale Trail and local craft wine & beer industries! Purchase a $50 summer passport giving you access to complimentary tastings or other specials and experiences at participating Placer County Wineries & Breweries.
Your Passport:

has 35+ participating wineries & breweries
is good for a day, a weekend or several – (good from May 16th – August 31st)
gives you access to over $150 worth of specials, discounts & complimentary tastings

Go at your own pace! Earn Prizes! Optional Winemaker & Brewer BBQ at the end!

Foothills Wine & Brewfest
2025-05-31 12:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Gold Country Fairgrounds, 209 Fairgate Road, Auburn, CA, 95603, United States
Come taste the finest craft beers from our regional breweries and wineries to support a good cause. Bring your friends to enjoy great beer, wine, music, games and a selection of food trucks. Proceeds benefit The Rotary Club of Auburn. The Rotary Club of Auburn uses funds raised to support various community projects in the greater Auburn area.

Food & Wine Classic/Solstice Festival
2025-06-07 13:00 - 16:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | CA
Sip, Shop, Explore. Sample from a list of acclaimed Tahoe restaurants and caterers offering hand-selected wines and delectable bites; all to be enjoyed while strolling along Lake Tahoe’s scenic walkway in Tahoe City.

Rocklin Brewfest
2025-06-07 13:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | CA
Join us for Placer County’s Premier Beer Event
Over 40+ breweries will be on site to let you sample their finest brews. We also will feature several wineries and beer alternatives for all to enjoy.

Placer County Fair
2025-06-26 - 2025-06-29 | @TheGrounds, Roseville, CA

Amador Barbera Festival
2025-08-16 16:00 - 19:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Folsom Community Center, 52 Natoma St,, Folsom, CA
Celebrate National Barbera Day at Barbera Festival 2025!
Saturday, August 16th, 2025 | 4pm – 7pm
Folsom Community Center | 52 Natoma St, Folsom, CA 95630

Step into a world of elegance and excitement at the Barbera Wine Experience in Folsom, celebrating National Barbera Day! This VIP event is unlike any other, offering limited access to ensure an intimate, high-end atmosphere where every guest enjoys a night of indulgence and luxury.
The Barbera Wine Experience promises an unforgettable evening, surrounded by exceptional wine and timeless moments. With a stunning indoor venue and a relaxing outdoor lounge area, the festival will feature a grand tasting of Barbera wines from California’s top wineries, as well as exclusive selections from Italy. It’s a rare opportunity to savor world-class wines all in one place!
But the experience doesn’t stop there, get ready for a culinary journey! Savor gourmet food, delightful appetizers, and enjoy live music that sets the perfect mood for an evening of fun and flavor. Plus, don’t forget to capture the magic of the night at our photo booth, because every moment deserves to be remembered.
Join us in celebrating the iconic Barbera grape, which has flourished in California’s Gold Country. This year’s event will showcase the unique flavors and rich character of Barbera, a wine beloved by enthusiasts far and wide. Don’t miss out on this historic debut of the Barbera Festival in Folsom, it’s bound to be a night you’ll never forget!
