Three days. One downtown. All the flavors. Terra Madre Americas debuts in Sacramento Sept 26–28, 2025, filling the SAFE Credit Union Convention Center and surrounding streets with free entry tastings, demos, panels, and live music. Hours: Fri noon–8pm; Sat 10am–8pm; Sun 10am–6pm. It’s a culinary convergence produced by Visit Sacramento and Slow Food — and it’s free to enter.
Here’s your quick plan. Friday (9/26): Explore the indoor marketplace and Enoteca noon–8pm, then the Grand Tasting 6–9pm (separately ticketed; 21+; currently sold out). Saturday (9/27): Indoors 10am–8pm, Enoteca noon–8pm, plus a massive outdoor street festival noon–10pm. Sunday (9/28): Indoor and outdoor programming wraps by 6pm.
Want to learn while you nosh? The Educational Panels & Workshops run all weekend — think coffee, cacao, spirits, agroecology, food access, and chef demos. Registration is free to add sessions to your schedule (some paid sessions include reserved seats).
And yes, there’s a real music lineup. The Golden 1 Live Music Stage at 14th & I St hosts national acts including The War on Drugs, Spoon, Big Head Todd & The Monsters, Jade Bird, and Passion Pit (solo acoustic) alongside local favorites — all free to enjoy.
Pro tips: Arrive early for the outdoor festival; build a tasting strategy (coffee → cheese → wine works wonders); bring a reusable water bottle; and wear comfortable shoes — you’ll be clocking steps between the Marketplace, Enoteca, panels, and stage. See you on K, J, and I!