Running of the Elk 2024
Love running and supporting a great cause? Join the heard at this annual 5K, 10K and Kids' Fun Run for a day of family-friendly races while supporting a local non-profit.
Spring
The Bloom Festival
Support our small businesses by perusing through one-of-a-kind keepsakes. Groove to live music and indulge in an array of scrumptious bites from food vendors.
Elk Grove Brewfest
This annual event features dozens of breweries, cideries, a meadery, local gourmet food trucks, vendors, a cigar lounge, music and entertainment.
Elk Grove Music Festival
Tap your feet to infectious beats as you experience this vibrant occasion at Old Town Plaza.
Summer
Celebrate Pride in Elk Grove
This lively gathering showcases and supports the LGBTQIA+ community through fun activities, artist booths, live entertainment, and educational resources.
4th of July Events
The community-wide celebration features vendors, food trucks, a pie-eating contest, a bike and stroller parade, live entertainment and fireworks!
Strauss Festival
An enchanting, magical and romantic atmosphere is what the Strauss Festival at Elk Grove Regional Park is all about.
Fall/Winter
Sangria Showdown
Uncover our burgeoning wine scene with the annual Sangria Showdown, sipping on unique flavors from our local establishments.
Multicultural Festival in Elk Grove
Travel the world without leaving Elk Grove! Every August, Elk Grove hosts the Multicultural Festival, a community-wide celebration of diversity.
Uncorked & Uncapped
Come energized and ready to sip, savor and share the best Elk Grove has to offer at this premier beer and wine tasting event.
Giant Pumpkin Festival
Experience the World Pumpkin Pie Eating Championship, a scarecrow-making contest, a kids’ zone, live entertainment, crafts, pumpkin foods, and much more!
Hallo-Palooza & Trunk or Treat
Celebrate the spookiest time of the year with your little ones, relishing Halloween-themed festivities with a costume contest and delectable treats.
Dickens Street Faire
This old-fashioned event features local retailers, craft vendors, holiday music, delicious holiday foods, Christmas characters, and a Festival of Lights Parade.
Illumination Festival
Enjoy the holiday season with sparkle and shine at the annual Illumination Holiday Festival, a multicultural family celebration at District 56.
Lunar New Year in Elk Grove
From a pageant show to lion and dragon performances, there is no shortage of upbeat excitement during our annual Lunar New Year events.
Events
These are just a few of our favorite annual events worth exploring in Elk Grove. Along with annual celebrations, there is something to do every day of the week, too. View our events calendar for exciting happenings in Elk Grove! We look forward to celebrating the seasons with you!
