Make Elk Grove Your Homebase When You Attend Nearby Events
The festivals and events in the Greater Sacramento area draw visitors from near and far for an authentic California experience like no other. Elk Grove is just a stone’s throw away from big city adventures (a 30 minute drive to be exact) and nearby festivals which makes it the perfect place to call your home-base during your visit.
With affordable hotel rates and top-notch accommodations, a thriving culinary scene, and over 100+ parks to explore, you’ll be happy you chose Elk Grove as your home-away-from-home during your travels. So mark your calendars and start planning your next trip around some of these top events and festivals near Elk Grove, California.
1. Sacramento Beer Week
Join beer-loving friends with a number of Sacramento Beer week events — a week dedicated to all things hops, grain and yeast. Raise your glass to local brewers, sip on new releases and limited edition libations, enjoy food pairings and beer cocktail brunches, learn about the beer-making process on an exclusive brewery tour, and more. Conveniently, the festival is just an Uber ride away so kick off your shoes after you’ve kicked back a few drinks in one of Elk Grove’s comfortable hotels. For more details and the full Sacramento Beer Week schedule, learn more here.
2. SacAnime
Anime, sci-fi, and fantasy fans come together at Northern California’s largest Japanese animation and pop-culture convention, SacAnime. Experience cosplay activities, special guests and panel discussions, contests, live concerts, and more at this bi-annual event. Dress up (costumes and props encouraged) or dress down but prepare for a whimsical gathering of like-minded anime enthusiasts. For Sac Anime hours, dates, and exhibit information, learn more here.
3. Ironman California
Every race has a goal and Ironman takes your best goal to the next level. A combination of swimming, biking, and running- this ultimate test of endurance will push your strength to the limits. Compete in the capital of California, take a load off after the race and rest your head at one of Elk Grove’s relaxing hotels. You’ll need all the rest you can get after the challenging day! For more information about the Ironman California Course and traveling to the race, learn more here.
4. Aftershock Festival
The West Coast's biggest rock festival, Aftershock, brings some of the biggest names in rock, metal, and punk to California. Returning to Discovery Park Sacramento, the Aftershock 2022 lineup features headliners like Slipknot, Kiss, My Chemical Romance, Foo Fighters, Papa Roach, Judas Priest, Stone Temple Pilots, Bad Religion and more. Rest easy in Elk Grove after four days of rocking hard at the Aftershock Festival in Sacramento. For passes, schedules, and performers, learn more here.
5. GoldenSky Country Music Festival
What do you get when you mix a little bit of whiskey, a little bit of beer, and a whole lot of country? The Goldensky Music Festival. Featuring some of the top artists in Country like Tim McGraw as well as up and coming musicians, this 3 day country music festival will be nothing short of a boot-scootin’ boogie. So grab your cowboy hats and make Elk Grove your homebase for the weekend, just a 30 minute drive to the festival grounds. Learn more about the lineup, golden experiences, and buy passes here.
6. Farm-to-Fork Festival
Sacramento’s annual Farm to Fork festival is packed with food, drinks, and live music. Highlighting products from some of the top chefs, farmers, brewers, ranchers, wine-makers, and artisan vendors in the region. With a number of events throughout September, Elk Grove is the perfect place to refuel after your fill of farm to fork activities. To check out the musical acts, wineries, and chefs participating in this year's event, learn more here.
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Where to Stay
Conveniently located just 30 minutes from Sacramento and the Sacramento Airport (SMF), Elk Grove offers visitors comfortable hotels surrounded by beautiful parks, local shops, and restaurants.
