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?
Travel the World in One Night at Global Winter Wonderland
Sac Foodies, did you know that right now at Cal Expo you can visit the world’s most well-known landmarks all in one evening? Well, it’s true!
Until January 4th, Global Winter Wonderland, one of the largest travelling lantern shows in the country, will be presented at Cal Expo. This amazing light extravaganza features a multi-cultural village, international food and drinks, and light up larger-than-lif e replicas of landmarks from countries all over the globe. Some featured displays include: the White House, Golden Gate Bridge, Tower of London, St. Basil’s Cathedral, Dutch windmills and the Great Wall of China.
The festival also features many carnival rides, including a Ferris wheel, perfect for taking in the splendor, and a holiday marketplace featuring vendors selling gifts and international wares.
Tip: half price tickets are available at local Walgreen’s stores and discounted tickets are available at http://www.globalwonderland.com/.
So, be sure to visit Global Winter Wonderland- it’ll light up your holiday season!
Global Winter Wonderland
When: Through January 4, 2015
Location: Cal Expo
Get tickets here: http://www.globalwonderland.com/
Smells like Sweet Summertime on Capitol Mall
There are few things I look forward to more than the Thursday Farmers Market on Capitol Mall. Every Thursday, now through September, Capitol Mall employees come out from behind their desks and cubicle walls, and flood the streets in search of food truck eats and feel-good, California-grown goodies—flowers and produce! With all of the action happening directly outside of our office, Thursdays look a lot like Christmas morning for the Sacfoodies crew.
The market might be running through September, but trust me it’ll be coming to a close before you know it! So, use it as an excuse to step outside and enjoy the heart of Sacramento on 6th Capitol Mall, Thursdays from 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
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