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Sacramento’s Vegan Food Festival promises to be a mouthwatering experience with the variety of food options that will be available including some oil free options. Vendors representing foods from various parts of the world will be featuring tasty American, Mexican, Italian, Vietnamese, African, Indian, Peruvian, Mediterranean, Brazilian, Argentinian, Jamaican, and Thai food to name just a few. Yes, that translates to foods like Hamburgers, Hot Dogs, Tacos, Pizza’s, Pupusas, Crispy Avocado Asparagus, Masala, Tortas/Sandwiches, Ceviche, Pozole, Empanadas, Burrito’s, Philly Cheesesteak and so much more.

To wash down all the delish food, the bar area will feature refreshing variety of Beers, Kombucha, Margarita’s, Aguas Frescas, Wine, water and other healthy drink options.

The Main Stage will feature the High Energy band “Sugar High”; and to bring some smooth reggae sound waves from the Island will be “Simple Creations”; for a trip further south to Brazil will be “Mistura Braziliera” Dancers and Drummers; also the “Fenix Drum and Dance” Group.

A second stage will feature Special Guest Speakers Don Forrester MD, (Family Medicine physician with over 40 years of clinical experience), and “Coach” Ruben Guzman MPH, LMP (Lifestyle
Medicine Professional), as well as special cooking presentations from Chef and Owner of Mayahuel Ernesto Delgado, and Chef and Owner of Cielito Lindo Ramiro Alarcon, and Chef and Owner of Pho Fresh John Huynh.

You will also find many Arts, Crafts and informational booths scattered throughout the event and some delicious food and drink samples.  Lots of fun for everyone!

Tickets for the festival can be purchased through Eventbrite.com, Pho Fresh, Mayahuel Tequila Museo, La Cosecha Restaurant or Compton’s Market. The event is Free Admission for children 12 and under.

Don’t miss the opportunity to celebrate creativity and community at the Sacramento Arts Festival! The
22nd annual event moves to a new venue at the Cal Expo, Building A – B, located at 1600 Exposition Blvd., Sacramento, CA, to showcase the best-ever in quality, variety and one-of-a-kind arts and crafts. The Sacramento Arts Festival has become the premier art and craft show in the Central Valley and has developed into one of the top art festivals in the country.

The festival features over 225 of America’s best contemporary craftspeople and fine artists showcasing over 15,000 original works for sale. Unlike other area fairs, the Sacramento Arts Festival is strictly juried with exhibitors selected for their originality and art quality. Attendees have the unique opportunity to observe and interact with artists who will share their creative passion and knowledge. Some artists will also demonstrate their extraordinary talents on site. Guests can shop from ceramics, clothing, decorative fiberworks, furniture, glass, gourd art, jewelry, leather, metalworks, paper, stone, woodworks, drawings, oil and acrylic paintings, watercolors, sculpture, photography and two and three dimensional mixed media.

In addition to the exceptional visual art, the festival features continuous live Main Stage entertainment including the Kurt Ribak Jazz Quartet, the GG Amos Blues Band, and Summertrio, world music band. Attendees are also treated to Restaurant Row where they can indulge in cuisine from local restaurants representing different cultures from around the world including Indian and American cuisine.

Voted the #1 Best Cultural Festival by USA TODAY!

The Sacramento Water Lantern Festival is a floating lantern event that is all about connections. Magical nights in cities across the U.S. include food, games, activities, vendors, music and the beauty of thousands of lanterns adorned with letters of love, hope and dreams reflected upon the water.

As the sun begins to set on the evening sky, Water Lantern Festival begins to shine with the launch of the lanterns onto the water as we Light The Water together. Watch your unique lantern drift out into the water as it joins other lanterns carrying hope, love, happiness, healing, peace, and connection. It’s a night that you’ll never forget.

Tickets are selling fast so buy now!