Attention Sacramento: Sac Beer Week 2015 has arrived. If you frequent any of the local establishments in town, you’ve probably seen fliers touting the specialized events and menus that will be popping up across Sacramento from February 26-March 8.
Sacramento Beer Week is flanked by two “main events.” First, theSacramento Brewer’s Showcaseis taking place this Thursday, February 26 at the California Auto Museum from 5:30 – 9 p.m. In addition to sipping local brews, attendees can peruse the over 150 cars on display at the museum. Admission will grant you unlimited tastings at the over 30 local breweries in attendance and tickets start at $40 in advance and $45 at the door. Designated drivers can get in for $10 and you can also upgrade your ticket cost for $10 to include special IPA flights during the event.Click here to purchase.
Finally, Beer Week wraps up on Sunday, March 8 with theCapitol Beer Festspanning four blocks on Capitol Mall from 2-5 p.m. The day will include tastings at over 100 craft breweries, live music and a variety of food trucks to keep your taste buds happy while sipping. Tickets for this event also start at $40 in advance and $45 at the door andcan be purchased here.
The event options at local restaurants and bars are seemingly endless, so you may want to choose wisely. Thankfully, the folks at Sacramento Beer Week have put together a super handy listing of events that highlight the special offerings and menus throughout the week.Check it out here.
It would be nearly impossible to make it to every event, so I’ve decided to narrow it down to two options and go from there. First, the Ruhstaller and Santos Brewing Beer Flights and Cheese Pairings starting at noon atThe Rind, this Saturday, February 28. Second, Steal the Glass Night at Der Biergarten, from 3-9 p.m. on Thursday, March 5, in which the beer stein is yours to keep with purchase of a beer.
Overall, Sacramento Beer Week is sure to be a great time for beer lovers and supporters of the local food scene alike. Which events will you be checking out?
RIVER CITY BREWING COMPANY CELEBRATES 20 YEARS OF BUSINESS IN SACRAMENTO
A SacFoodies’ neighbor, River City Brewing Company (RCBC), will be hosting a “mini-brewfest” to celebrate 20 years in business this Saturday, October 12th. The mini-brewfest scheduled from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. will be taking over the Downtown Plaza’s piazza outside the RCBC patio. It will include commemorative tasting mugs, beer stations, appetizers, live music, and raffle prizes, including tickets to an NBA Sacramento Kings game. Three beer stations will be set up for tastings; two will feature RCBC beers, one will feature beers from participating local breweries New Helvetia, Rubicon, Hoppy, and Two Rivers. The event is $25 per person. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Sacramento Kings Foundation for Education. Only 150 tickets are available and can be purchased at the restaurant in advance. Reservations are being taken at [email protected], or by calling 916-447-2739. Cheers!
14th Annual Wine & Dine Event at Raley Field
The region’s best food and wine comes together against Sacramento’s golden skyline at the Junior League of Sacramento’s 14th Annual Wine & Dine event held along the courtyard at Raley Field.
Starting at 7 p.m. (6 p.m. for VIP) this Thursday Sept. 12, you can dance the night away with music by Clemon Charles, The Ray Iaea Jazz Project and a DJ by A&A Music Events. There will also be a variety of eats and drinks from Johnny Garlic’s, Fat Cat Scones, Blackbird Kitchen and Bar, Karmere Vineyards and Winery, River City Brewing Co., Lagunitas Brewing, Auburn Alehouse and more. For a full list of confirmed vendors and wineries, click here.
Tickets for this 21-and-over event are $40 in advance, $50 at the door and $95 for VIP tickets. VIP includes early entry, live music, cooking demonstrations, wine sampling, appetizers, fashion show, oyster bar and more! All proceeds will benefit The Junior League of Sacramento’s nutrition and education programs.
Don’t miss this event, hosted in collaboration with the Sacramento Convention and Visitors Bureaus’ Farm to Fork movement.
14th Annual Wine and Dine Event
Located at Raley Field
400 Ballpark Dr.
West Sacramento, CA
(916) 376-4676
Map of Event
Annual SacFoodies Potluck: What should the SacFoodies drink?
The SacFoodies are celebrating our 6th anniversary next week! Our theme for our annual potluck this year is “America’s Farm to Fork Capital,” so of course we’ll be toasting with a local brew. The dilemma? Too many great local beers to choose from! Help us decide which beer keg to enjoy for our special occasion by leaving a comment below and letting us know your favorite local brew. Cheers!