The annual Farm-to-Fork Festival is the quintessential Sacramento event, celebrating food, wine, agriculture, and community. Find out what's in store for the 2024 Farm-to-Fork Fest.
Sacramento's Farm-to-Fork Festival
This incredible festival began as a small idea from Josh Nelson (of the Selland Family Restaurants) in 2012, who shared a vision for highlighting the region's amazing food and agriculture with Visit Sacramento. The inaugural Farm-to-Fork Festival kicked off in 2013 and is celebrating its 11th year in Sacramento.
Northern California's best fresh food festival now attracts more than 100,000 people from all across the country.
What can you expect from everyone's favorite foodie fest?
A series of family-friendly events, including live music performances and multiple ways to celebrate our region's farms, food, and wine.
Important Dates for Sacramento's Farm-to-Fork Festival 2024
This season kicks off on September 5, 2024, with the Legends of Wine outdoor tasting event and concludes with the two-day festival on September 20 and 21, 2024.
Legends of Wine: September 5, 2024
Watch the California State Capital transform into one giant outdoor tasting room on September 5 from 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM. International wine legends Darrell Corti and David Berkley will pour unlimited tastes, and local food vendors and favorite area restaurants will have delicious pairing bites to sample. Meet local winery owners as they pour at their booths and taste the best wines from our Northern California region.
Did you know? The largest crop coming out of Sacramento County last year was wine grapes.
This is a ticketed event; all attendees must be 21 or older.
Purchase tickets here.
Tower Bridge Dinner: September 8, 2024
The most exclusive dining experience in Sacramento is the annual Tower Bridge Dinner for 800 people, served on Sacramento's iconic Tower Bridge.
This year's attendees will dine on delightful dishes from acclaimed local chefs, including:
Brock Macdonald of Beast + Bounty
Cecil Rhodes of Nash & Proper
Jamie Rathburn from Ella Dining Room and Bar
Pedro Depina from The 7th Street Standard
Uekaterina Balagian from Seasons Kitchen and Bar
The Tower Bridge Dinner sells out early every year, so if you're not one of the lucky attendees who already procured a spot, you won't be able to attend for 2024.
If you want to attend next year, mark your calendar and keep a close eye on Visit Sacramento in summer 2025: the organization holds a random drawing for the chance to purchase two public tickets.
Find out how to score tickets to the Tower Bridge Dinner.
Farm-to-Fork Festival: September 20 and 21, 2024
There's no need to cry into your napkin over the lack of seats at the Tower Bridge Dinner because there is room for everyone at the two-day Farm-to-Fork Festival at Capital Mall in Downtown Sacramento!
Get ready to eat, drink, and dance — because this free festival is bursting with fun and flavor for two full days. Enjoy local food via street vendors and food trucks, regional wines, craft beer, cooking demonstrations, and much more.
The Farm-to-Fork festival features a diverse musical line-up: see the artists performing at this year's festival.
Admission is free, but you'll want to bring your debit/credit cards or cash for food trucks and vendors.
The event is family-friendly, and all ages are welcome.
The 2024 Farm-to-Fork events will be held in downtown Sacramento on Capitol Mall between 3rd and 8th Street. Entrances are located at 4th Street between N and Capitol Mall and 5th Street between L and Capitol Mall.
The street festival takes place:
- Friday, September 20: 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
- Saturday, September 21: 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
The Grand Tasting: September 20, 2024
Elevate your Farm-to-Fork experience at The Grand Tasting, a special ticketed event inside the festival grounds.
The Grand Tasting is a highlight of Sacramento's culinary scene with tastings from 20 of the region's renowned chefs and restaurants, including:
- Bawk
- Camden Spit and Larder
- Canon
- Chicha Peruvian Kitchen & Café
- Hawks Public House
- Nixtaco
- Urban Roots
- And more!
A Grand Tasting ticket includes two drinks, unlimited tastings from participating restaurants, and live entertainment by local band Dunsbar Road.
This is a separate event within the festival; a ticket is required for entry.
Get your tickets now.
The Perfect Celebration for America's Farm-to-Fork Capital
Sacramento's food, wine, and agriculture festival is the perfect event to celebrate our farm-to-fork culture. From the Legends of Wine to the two-day food festival, there's something for everyone to taste at the 2024 Farm-to-Fork festivities.
Grab your favorite foodie friends and make a plan to attend the 2024 FTF Fest this year.