UC Davis Picnic Day, Davis…read more (4/18/2026- UC Davis Picnic Day) First time here and had a great time! Although the lines are long for majority of the exhibitions, it was worth checking out! Upon arrival, I missed the parade so I could line up for the petting zoo, see some cows, watching some chicks being hatch and see some snakes. There were some animals we missed because of the long lines everywhere! It was hot as expected, there were many food trucks options available for everyone to enjoy! There were several Halal food vendors too! Highly recommended to come here but make sure you bring a hat and a fan, it's super hot! Stay hydrated too! Would come back next year!!

We had an amazing time--everything was truly wonderful. The entire day was thoughtfully organized,…read moremaking it easy for everyone to relax and enjoy. It was very family-friendly, with great activities that kept the children engaged and happy throughout. We had so much fun and created some really special memories. We'll definitely be coming back next year. Thank you to everyone who made this event possible--we truly appreciate all the effort and care that went into making it such a great experience.

Vegans, Vegetarians and all Veg Heads united at this celebration of veg friendly foods and healthy…read moreliving! This year's VegFest was held at the new Red Lion (formerly Radisson) in a few opened banquet rooms across from the beautiful water, including water fountain. The outdoor seating patio was a lovely place to sit out with a tasty vegan bite and enjoy the wonderful summer Sacramento temperatures! Overall, this years VegFest was good. There were several vendors on site from booths with offers for free meditation classes and toiletries to baked goods and fresh fruit. I won't list all the vendors here, but I did attach a picture for your viewing pleasure. Here were my favorites: Kombucha Kulture - If you have never had kombucha, you're missing out! They had some great flavors at this event, I especially enjoyed the turmeric. What a clever idea! Nacheez - This ish tasted like REAL NACHO CHEESE! Granted, it has been years since I've tasted actual nacho cheese, but this stuff was good! So good, I signed up for the cheese making classes! Two Moms Catering - No Oink Chipotle Slider. I don't think I need to say anything else. Kitchen Witch Gourmet - Love Tea #3... sweet, spicy and smooth. Writing this review reminds me that I need to order some. doTERRA - Essential oils I was never really familiar with. This couple explained the idea of how oils found in nature can be used as healing devices. Unfortunately, they were at a veg head convention, so they had a hard time finding folks with health issues. However, I did try their stress oil and felt pretty relaxed afterwards. There were several speakers on stage. Unfortunately, I missed the ever radiant and jovial Chef Brooke from The Green Boheme, but I was able to sit in on Ed Bauer's lecture. Professional trainer and body builder who has been vegan for 18 years. Very insightful stuff. Overall, this was another great VegFest on the books. I would have liked to see a few more samples, but all in all, this was a great event and I am looking forward to next year!

Came here twice before they took off for the year. Lots to see. I enjoyed their expos and the a/c…read morein there was great! Tons of food to choose from. Didn't have a problem finding something delicious to eat. The problem and why I am only giving them 2 stars is their parking situation. It literally took me 1.5 hours to get out of their parking area. Granted it was Saturday and we left right before they closed for the night. What a disorganized nightmare. This created chaos as the wait was so long that people were getting upset and angry. They have got to do better on this!

the county fair is half of the state fair but perfect size for kids…read more still have the fun rides, huge barn of animals, and exhibits of sale items. foods gotten more expensive, but so has everything else in life. plan to spend $300 for family of four for entry, wristband for rides, food and drink. was a nice half day out spent.

After living in Woodland for over 10 years, I finally made it to the Scottish Games!…read more Had fun-favorites were the ceremony/parade, watching the Wicked Tinkers, seeing the highland cows/birds of prey, and watching the caber (log) toss. Knocked it down a star because of things not being quite on time and we really only needed a couple of hours to see everything, and that included some waiting around time for events to start. My advice is to check out the schedule online and plan your arrival time based on what you're most interested in seeing so you can keep yourself busy. All in all, probably won't be something we'll go back to due to the admission price($17), but glad we went. If you have Scottish heritage, it's a must-see event!

I was reminded this weekend that festivals are actually a celebration of lines. Lines at the…read moreentrance, lines for bathrooms, lines for beer, lines for food, lines for the ATM, rinse and repeat. Overall, I felt the festival was organized and well run. Things were going on throughout the entire Fairgrounds and I can see why it's a two day event! We spent most our day watching the Games and then the other part watching the live music. The Wicked Tinkers were really fun, they kept running around in the crowd and it added a lot to the atmosphere! Bring cash because naturally half of the places only take cash, including the beer tent area. You must buy tickets to get beer which was annoying at first but the line went faster because of it. Also, we ran out of cash half way through and the ATM machines went down, so that was fun. We spent five hours at the Festival, and that was plenty for me. They shut everything down promptly at 5pm to begin the dinner service and you have to pay extra. Go, eat, drink, be merry. It's a good time!

Fun 5k with fellow Yelp buddies (Regina W and Joey B)…read more I wish the run time started earlier, echoing Regina's sentiments, it got HELLA hot on the course. Earlier start means less heat. The course itself was okay, they hills and dirt track made it interesting. Two water stations, the last one needed better staffing, they had people waiting for water, not good for those trying to keep time. Overall, it was pretty fun. Getting FroYo was easy, you choose your flavor and toppings from the slip attached to your race bib and present it at the station. I wish I had gotten a fruit flavor versus the cupcake flavor, too rich after a run! Swag was nice, the hat will be useful for camping since it's incredibly lightweight.

I have a soft spot for any local races that take me to Land Park, it's a great course. Fast and…read moreflat loop, with minimal vehicle trafficking, nice trees (allergy sufferers, come prepared), and lots of parking on race day - just be mindful that the park is shared with regular visitors and patrons of the Zoo, Fairy Tale Town, Funderland, and the golf course. I first ran the Race for the Arts a few years back after seeing an ad for it at my local Bel-Air grocery store (one of the sponsors). I especially liked that the race benefitted California nonprofit performing, cultural, and visual arts organizations and school music, drama, and art programs. I have an even bigger (deeper?) spot in my heart for arts-related events. Growing up in the CA public school system, I totally remember having Fine Arts & Music Education, opportunities for visual and performing arts and general exposure to drawing, painting, animation, dance, theater, multicultural shows, art galleries, museums, even the Symphony. I definitely wouldn't be who I am today without the arts in my early life. I may be a scientist by day, but still have to have that creative outlet - cake decorating, painting, custom canvas shoes, attending local theater/musical performances, Argentine tango, you name it. But back to the race itself: registration came with a cotton shirt (bold design!) and the 5K run/walk was $25, although you could also separately make a pledge donation directly. Many races use this Land Park course, and this is their 30th+ time holding this race so they sure know what they're doing with respect to number of port-a-potties, cops to direct car traffic, volunteers, etc. Again, a fast and flat race course with clearly marked mile signs and early enough in the morning not to get too warm (August in Sacramento, remember). The post-race art festival was fun; I entered a few raffles like one for the Davis Musical Theatre Company, and Light Opera of Sacramento. Kid and family-friendly race for sure.

This year was the 13th annual race for the arts, it's high time it got a review. The race for the…read morearts is a fun 5K run/walk that "raises funds and awareness for California nonprofit performing, cultural, and visual arts organizations and for school music, drama, and art programs." Whether you want to support the arts or physical activity, this is the perfect race. Well organized, over 1000 participants this year, making it a cozy fun race. Many people like to dress up (a lot of ballerinas) and it appeared a lot of people chose to walk it. Runner or walker, the course is a perfect backdrop for both. Set in the beautiful scenery of tree lined Land Park, the shady course winds its way back to the finish line where music and people cheer you on. So get up early, burn off some calories, and support your local art programs. The only reason that it didn't get 5 stars is because the shirt this year is literally the world's ugliest design. For a race that benefits art programs, couldn't they have a more artsy shirt?

Let's be honest, there needs to be more laid back, chill festivals like this in Sacramento…read more The weather happened to be perfectly sunny and cool and Southside Park was a perfect setting for this event. A multitude of vendors supporting healthy living, ways to go green, and all around natural alternatives to most things we take for granted. Yeah, there were hippy dippy things too, including healers, conspiracy theorists, and dealers of all things crystal, but overall this is definitely a fun festival, with lots to see and crafts for purchase. Tons of shade and picnic tables, plenty of eats, including a Mexican stand with all vegan options and amazing fresh lemonade. Yum. I'm making a point to come back next year for sure.

It was my family and I's first time at the Theatre of Lights, but the 16th year of Old Sac putting…read moreit on! It was performed on Main Street in front of Evangeline's and Willie's Burgers. It's a performance of "'Twas the Night Before Christmas" performed by Santa and Jack Frost joins as well to try and take over Christmas. It was actually pretty cute and we loved seeing all of the lights - they even had streamers shooting out and fake snow! It was a fun way to bring in some holiday spirit and the narration was even done by the guy who does all the announcing at Disneyland - IYKYK. Showtimes are at 6pm and 7:30pm on Fridays and Saturdays and it lasts about 10-15 minutes. Check it out if you're looking for something fun and free (besides parking) to do. Old Sac also has a Ferris wheel plus fun shops with lots of unique knickknacks and yummy restaurants. We'll be back next year!

This is a wonderful show to enjoy with family. This is a free event, the area fills up quick so…read moreplan to arrive a few minutes early. Highly recommend.