Sacramento Farm-to-Fork Festival Returns This Weekend

The annual Farm-to-Fork Festival in Sacramento is celebrating its 11th year, showcasing local food and drink vendors at Capitol Mall this weekend. The festival runs from September 20 to 21, with free admission and features live music, food demonstrations, and interactive booths. Local businesses like Pitayas Locas and Bloom highlight the importance of such events for building customer relationships and promoting locally sourced products. Over 100,000 attendees are expected, with popular vendors including Little Rich’s Italian Ice and La Minerva. Tourism experts emphasize Sacramento's reputation as the farm-to-fork capital of America, with a rich agricultural heritage that supports numerous family-owned farms. Road closures will affect Capitol Mall to accommodate the festival's activities.