Have you ever thought to yourself, “The zoo would be more fun if there were great food and drinks included?” If so, the Sacramento Zoo’s annual King of Feasts event is for you. Coming up on Saturday, June 21st from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m., King of Feasts includes cuisine from Sacramento area restaurants, wineries and breweries as well as a silent auction and live entertainment.
Imagine strolling around the zoo on a cool, (okay, or maybe very hot), summer evening, cold beer from Track 7 in one hand, a taste of the latest offering from Mulvaney’s B&L in the other, and exotic animals to your right and left.
Sound like fun? You could win a pair of tickets right here on SacFoodies. Simply leave us a comment here on the blog and tell us which winery, brewery or restaurant you are most excited to try at King of Feasts. Leave your comment by noon on Wednesday, June 18th for a chance to win! Winner must be at least 21 years of age. ID will be verified at the door.
King of Feasts is Back and a Giveaway!
It’s back again! The 12th Annual King of Feast’s event is kicking off this Saturday, June 22 from 6-9 p.m. at the Sacramento Zoo in Land Park. We’ve been long time fans of this unique event, which brings together local restaurants, breweries and wineries for a fun filled evening with music and entertainment, with the Sacramento Zoo as the backdrop.
Attendees will enjoy a variety of Sacramento’s prized restaurants including, Blackbird Kitchen and Bar, Hook & Ladder Manufacturing, FatCat Scones, Zocalo, Magpie Caterers & Café, Vic’s Ice Cream and Red Rabbit Kitchen & Bar.
In addition, the mix of sipping options include: Hoppy Brewing Company, Clarksburg Wine Company, Lost Coast Brewery, Madrona Vineyards, River City Brewing Company, Ninkasi Brewing, Markstein Beverage Co. of Sacramento and Revolution Wines.
The evening will include Polynesian dancers, DJ’s, ukulele players and silent auctions. Plus, don’t forget to get in the spirit as luau attire is suggested!
Event proceeds benefit wildlife conservation, education programs and Zoo improvements. This is an adult’s only evening and tickets can be purchased in advance for $45 for Zoo members, $50 for non-members or $60 at the door. Visit www.saczoo.org or call 916-808-5888 to get your tickets.
Lucky for our readers, we are giving away a pair of tickets! Comment on this post by 12 p.m. on Thursday 6/20 and let us know which winery, brewery or restaurant you want to try most, and you will be entered to win!
Must be 21 and over to win tickets.
King of Feasts and a Giveaway!
Want to dine and sip with the kings of the animal kingdom? Then get ready for Sacramento Zoo’s King of Feasts. The 11th annual event will be Saturday, June 23, at the Sacramento Zoo in Land Park.
Taking place from 6-9 p.m., attendees will be immersed in local food and beverages while browsing the lovely landscape of the zoo. This year, the event has a luau theme, so get your Hawaiian print and sandals ready.
Some local hot spots will feature delicious eats during the evening, including Red Rabbit Kitchen & Bar, Kru and Mulvaney’s B&L. Even local food trucks from Heavenly Dog Hot Dogs and Willie’s Burgers will be on hand to serve up some hot eats.
Plenty of local beverages will be available to quench even the thirstiest attendees; some breweries that might ring a bell are Lost Coast, Pyramid Alehouse and Hoppy Brewing Company. For the wine lover, enjoy vino courtesy of Carvalho Family Winery, Twisted Rivers Wine, Three Wine Company and Clarksburg Wine Co.
The fun and unique fundraiser will also feature silent auctions, ukulele players and Polynesian dancers.
Tickets benefit the Sacramento Zoological Society and are $45 for zoo members and $50 for non- members – click here to purchase. You can also get tickets at the door for $60. Click here to learn more about the event and see a full roster of food and beverage options.
Lucky for our readers, we are giving away a pair of tickets! Comment on this post by 3 p.m. on Thursday 6/21 and let us know which winery, brewery or restaurant you want to try most, and you will be entered to win!
Adults only strongly encouraged for event. Must be 21 and over to win tickets.