Best Fall Festivals Coming To Sacramento
Sacramento Aloha Festival 2016
1600 Exposition Blvd., Sacramento, CA, 95815
www.sacalohafest.org
Now, fall may not seem like a distinctly unique time to have a Polynesian festival, but the 6th Annual Sacramento Aloha Festival seeks to change all that. Educational exhibits, workshops, speakers and presentations and health and community awareness exhibits in combination a with cultural village component (Keiki Korner arts & crafts, merchandise and food vendors, Hawai'ian entertainment and art exhibit) makes the 6th Annual Sacramento Aloha Festival a 360 experience. Arrive early and bring a portable chair, as crowds are expected. Admission is free with a $10 parking fee.
Sacramento Convention Center
1400 J Street, Sacramento, CA, 95814
sacwomensexpo.com
Women's empowerment is on tap at 2016 Sacramento Women's Expo. They know that uplifting women involves more than just keen fashion and an adept use of makeup (although there is a ton of all that, too). Women's health and wellness, workshops by successful female entrepreneurs run hand in hand with a beauty bar and fashion shows. It's an event that the ladies won't want to miss. Tickets are $10 with pre-sale available now. Visit the website for more.
Go Palladio
340 Palladio Parkway, Folsom, CA, 95630
www.wholelottabrews.com
And yes, with Oktoberfest looming, it's time to get your chug on at the Whole Lotta Brews festival in Folsom. From 6 to 9 p.m. attendees with have access to unlimited beer tastings and samples from local, gourmet food vendors, all set to a soundtrack provided by The Aaron Gayden Band. The event is a fundraiser for the Folsom Cordova Community Partnership which aims to reduce and eliminate childhood abuse and neglect in the region. Tickets range from $45 to $50 for V.I.P. attendees. See the website for more details.
Sacramento Convention Center
1400 J Street, Sacramento, CA, 95814
scrapbookexpo.com/2016-show-list/sa-16
Need to add some flair to your scrapbook? Just in time for the holidays, the Stamp and Scrapbook Expo. People of all ages come together to learn the timeless art of scrapbooking. Come on in, and attend a workshop put on by our scrapbooking experts. This traveling festival has been around for 18 years, and the knowledge that comes with it is incomparable. Do a card swap, a workshop and loads more. Doors open Oct. 21 & 22 at 9 a.m.
Cal Expo
1600 Exposition Blvd., Sacramento, CA, 95815
www.harvestfestival.com
Think of it as a huge flea market on steroids. The Harvest Festival Original Art and Craft Show not only has loads of tradeable wares, but it has a plethora of unique handcrafted goods (over 24,00 handmade crafts to be exact). Speaking of the holidays you can find gifts for the whole family way before the holiday rush. There's food, live entertainment and even a kids zone for the burgeoning craftspeople to be! The show is on from November 18th through the 20th. Visit the website for all the details.
