SACRAMENTO
California State Capitol Museum Events:
1906 Earthquake Living History Program, Apr 19. Step back in time and witness volunteers and staff of the Capitol Museum costumed in the attire of the period re-enacting scenes in response to one of America’s greatest disasters the 1906 San Francisco Earthquake and Fire. Meet Governor George Pardee as he receives a telegram from President Theodore Roosevelt offering $1 million for disaster relief. Attorney General Ulysses
S. Webb, Secretary of State Charles Curry, and Treasurer Truman Reeves will be on hand to help the refugees, some of who camped out on the Capitol grounds and at Sutter’s Fort. Meet the women of Sacramento who assisted the San Francisco families to obtain meal tickets, clothing and blankets. Guided tours run every 15 minutes from 10:30am to 3pm. This glimpse into turn-of-the-20th-century California
history is free for everyone.

Capitol Historic Flag exhibit, May 23-Jun 6 (in honor of Memorial Day) (Independence Day). The California State Capitol is home to a remarkable collection of nearly 50 flags dating from the Civil War, Spanish American War and World War I. Some of the flags on exhibit at the Capitol have only been displayed on the parade ground, while others have accompanied Californians into battle. Four historic flags from the Civil War will be on display from May 23-June 6 and July 3-July 14. These fragile flags have been undergoing conservation and have not been on exhibit for several years.

The California State Capital Museum is located at 1303 10th Street, Sacramento.
916-324-0333
www.capitolmuseum.ca.gov

Sutter’s Fort State Historic Park Events:
Pioneer Demonstration Day & Traders’ Faire, Apr 18-20. Experience shopping the way the early California Pioneers did. In a unique program, vendors of merchandise of the kind found during the 1800s will set up their tents inside the Fort walls. Shoppers will find clothing, housewares, toys, beads, knives and more for sale during this three-day event. Witness demonstrations of crafts and skills of the era presented by costumed docents and volunteers. Hours:
10am-5pm.

Pioneer Demonstration Day, May 17.
Relive the daily activities of early emigrants and pioneers in the 1840s when agriculture and frontier lifestyles defined what is today California. At Sutter’s Fort State Historic Park, experience militia drill, smell food cooking in the historic kitchen and bakery, see the blacksmith at his anvil, and the carpenter in his shop. This frontier outpost was the center of life in the Sacramento Valley before the Gold Rush.
Hours: 10am-5pm.
Sutter’s Fort State Historic Park is located at 2701 L Street, Sacramento.
916-445-4422
www.parks.ca.gov/suttersfort

California State Indian Museum Events:
Arts & Crafts Fair, Apr 18-19. California Indian artists and crafters come from all over California to participate in this special event. Items to fit every budget include: artwork, jewelry, hand-crafted dolls, baskets, soapstone and elkbone carvings, drums, decorated gourds, and much, much more.

Plein Air Day, May 10. Watch as artists capture the beauty of the park grounds and museum on canvas. You can see the process, as the artists bring native plants, pond, wildlife and structures to life in their work. Hours: 10am-3pm.

Gathering of Honored Elders, Jun 7. In the absence of written word, the Elders of the tribe passed down their history, stories, myths, and wisdom to younger generations. This event commemorates the Elders who continue to maintain this tradition. Hours 10am-4pm.
The California State Indian Museum is located at 2816 K Street, Sacramento.
916-324-0971
www.parks.ca.gov/indianmuseum

NEVADA COUNTY
Area Events:
Nevada County Museum Discovery Day, May 17. Grass Valley and Nevada City museums are open free of charge, showcasing some of the finest California Gold Rush history to be seen. Hours: 10am-4pm.
530-273-4667

Sierra Festival of the Arts, May 25. This is the oldest and one of the very best art shows in the Sierra foothills and features the work of artisans from all over the region. The venue is an outdoor art fair on historic Mill Street in downtown Grass Valley. Hours:
10am-5pm.
530-272-8315

Father’s Day Bicycle Classic, Jun 15. The Nevada City Classic is one of the premier sporting events in the Sierra foothills, the largest and oldest bike race on the West Coast, and the second-oldest race in the nation. 

Historic Nevada City is draped with flags and bunting and provides a colorful backdrop as cyclists whiz through the downtown area, spokes flashing and crowds cheering. Several thousand spectators attend the traditional Father’s Day event.

Senior and professional riders representing top U.S. cycling teams are expected to race in the men’s 40-lap main event. Women’s, Junior’s and Master’s races also are planned. Action begins at 1pm and is usually complete by about 6pm.
530-265-2692

SACRAMENTO
Events:
16th Annual Festival de la Familia, Apr 27. Sacramento’s largest celebration of Latino cultures includes music, food and arts and crafts, in addition to other highlights from 26 Latin American countries. Enjoy all-day activities on entertainment stages, demonstrations for children, food from many nations and a Mercado (open-air-market) filled with the sights, sounds and aromas of the festival.
916-422-2700
www.festivaldelafamilia.org

15th Annual Pacific Rim Street Festival, May 18. A menu of Japanese, Filipino, Vietnamese, Indian, Korean, Chinese and Thai foods share the program with Asian martial-arts masters, acrobatics, children’s activities and public health and career fairs.
916-558-3912
www.pacificrimstreetfest.com

35th Annual Sacramento Jazz Jubilee, May 23-26. Musical excitement takes over the city Memorial Day weekend for the largest traditional jazz festival in the world, featuring more than 100 bands from around the globe. Up to 100,000 jazz enthusiasts come out to enjoy the festivities at numerous venues around town.
916-372-5277
www.sacjazz.com

Croatian Extravaganza, Jun 14-15.
The 25th annual fete is expected to serve up about 50 barbecued lambs, 25 pigs, sausages and sauerkraut, baklava, cookies and 350 pounds of apples converted into strudel at the Croatian-American Cultural Center.
916-971-0663
www.cacc.com

7th Annual Juneteenth Celebration, Jun 21-22. Juneteenth is the oldest known celebration of the ending of slavery. To commemorate this important date in history, thousands will gather at William Land Park for a festive day of entertainment, barbecue, children’s activities and a steppin’ contest, all in the name of freedom!
916-808-7777
www.discovergold.org

6th Annual Grape Escape, Jun 14. Celebrate the region’s wineries and restaurants and sample countless varietals of award-winning wines from more than 50 participating wineries. Event will also feature food pairings and chef cooking demonstrations.
916-808-7777
www.discovergold.org/grapeescape

NEVADA CITY
Humbug Days, Jun 7 at Malakoff Diggins State Historic Park. The 42nd Annual Humbug Days includes entertainment by the Bluegrass band, Mountain Laurel, Alkali, Last of the 49ers and the Andersen Family Band. Special ghost town tours are offered, along with a barbecue picnic, root beer floats, candle dipping and gold panning. Children’s games, prizes, wagon rides, the world’s shortest parade and shooting the giant water cannon are all part of the fun! Parking is free. Hours: 11am-4pm.
530-265-2740