Category: Food & Drink

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!

Steins up, Sacramento—Midtown Oktoberfest is back, and the party once again takes over 24th & K with Der Biergarten at its heart. Mark your calendar for Saturday, September 27, 3–9 PM, when the block transforms into a Bavarian street fest: think German beer, live bands, DJ sets, dancing, games, and a whole lot of “prost!” It’s a true Midtown mash-up—high energy, friendly crowds, and just the right amount of oompah. Expect it to be 21+, with tiered ticket pricing and a street-party vibe that fills the corridor from afternoon sunshine to neon twilight.

The venue anchor is Der Biergarten (2332 K St), Midtown’s open-air beer garden known for its authentic German pours and sausage plates. Over the years, the team has built this event into a can’t-miss fall tradition, complete with live music lineups that bounce from brass to Bavarian to DJ-driven dance breaks. Translation: even your friend who “doesn’t dance” will end up dancing.

Quick game plan: arrive early (doors open at 3), snap a photo under the marquee of trees on K Street, then rotate between the main stage and food stands. Dress code is “festive functional”—Dirndl and lederhosen welcome; sneakers recommended. Bring your ID, hydrate between steins, and keep an eye on the evening breeze (a light jacket never hurts). Tickets often move fast—this celebration has a reputation for selling out—so grab yours in advance and gather the crew for Sacramento’s most spirited street party of the season.

Der Biergarten
2332 K St
Sacramento, CA 95816
(916) 346-4572