Festivals

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Sports
Score: Republic FC FanFest returns to Sacramento
The fan-forward festival goes down at Heart Health Park on Saturday, Feb. 22 and will help kick off Republic FC’s 2025 season.
January 28, 2025 07:31 PM
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Events
Save the Dates: Big events coming to Sacramento in 2025
Whew, it’s going to be a busy, eventful year in the City of Trees.
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Culture
“A Light of Love in Sacramento": A Hallmark-style holiday movie, as told by ChatGPT
A boutique family shop in Old Sac, Theatre of Lights, the 60-ft Christmas tree, and Imaginarium? Yep, we’d watch this AI-generated holiday flick about our city, no doubt.
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Arts
Lights, camera, action: Recapping the 2023 Sacramento Film Festival
Dozens of filmmakers brought their art to the Capital City in this cinematic showcase.
December 17, 2023
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Carmichael Farmers Market vendors set up on either side of the walkway, with tents and displays of local goods.
Live
Farmers markets in Sacramento
What better spot to get some farm-fresh produce than in America’s Farm-to-Fork Capital?
November 10, 2023
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Festivals
A guide to Sol Blume Festival
Sacramento is one step closer to becoming the City of Festivals.
August 17, 2023
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Soccer
Republic FC hosts first-ever Brewfest this weekend
Kickin’ it with some cold ones
June 13, 2023
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Events
The East Sac Garden Tour returns for Mother’s Day weekend
Can you dig it?
May 5, 2023
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Concerts In the Park hosts lineup announcement party
Time to get excited.
March 28, 2023
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Winter events happening in and around Sacramento
Check out winter and holiday-themed events happening in and around Sac in this seasonal guide.
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