Culture Calendar
Japanese temple bazaars, Filipino Bayanihan weekends, and AAPI night-market energy across Land Park, Elk Grove, Rancho Cordova, and downtown Sacramento.
August 8 is the Buddhist Church Japanese Food & Cultural Bazaar. Late August stacks SARGAM Onam and BAPS Janmashtami. September 27 is Bayanihan Festival in Elk Grove.
Sacramento, California
CAAPS lists Asian Fest + Music Fest Saturday, September 19, 2026 from 4–11 p.m. at 3009 Power Inn Road with free entry, cultural performances, food, and a late DJ set.
Elk Grove, California
BLPAPA’s free Bayanihan Festival celebrates Filipino culture Sunday, September 27, 2026 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at District 56 in Elk Grove with performances, vendors, and youth programming.
Folsom, California
Sanskrity's 20th annual Diwali Dhamaka cultural festival returns Saturday, October 10, 2026, 1–10 p.m., at Folsom Community Center.
Orangevale, California
Utsav Sacramento’s Silver Jubilee Durga Puja runs October 23–25, 2026 at Orangevale Community Center with rituals, cultural performances, and featured artists Chandrabindoo and Mahalaxmi Iyer.
Image: UTSAV Sacramento
Rancho Cordova, California
Suvidha International Foundation and the City of Rancho Cordova host a free Diwali celebration Sunday, October 25, 2026, 2–8 p.m., at Stone Creek Park with fireworks, food, and performances.
Mather, California
BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir Sacramento hosts Diwali Annakutotsav Sunday, November 1, 2026, noon–5 p.m., with Annakut darshan, exhibits, food stalls, and carnival programming.
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Mather, California
BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir Sacramento hosts Janmashtami Sunday, August 30, 2026 from 4–6 p.m. in Mather with discourses and a youth cultural program.
Clarksburg, California
Mabuhay Market lands Saturday, August 29, 2026 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Old Sugar Mill in Clarksburg with Filipino vendors, food, live music, and cultural performances.
Sacramento, California
SARGAM's Mega Onam is Saturday, August 22, 2026 from noon at Hiram Johnson High in Sacramento. Buy a ticket and a sadhya slot.
Folsom, California
IAS Mega India Day is free Saturday, August 15, 2026, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., at Folsom High School, with a parade, food, and stage sets.
Image: Indian Association of Sacramento
Sacramento, California
Cal Expo's free Pakistani Independence Day runs Saturday, August 15, 2026, 4 to 11 p.m., at Lot X and The Cove, with Ali Zafar and $10 parking.
Image: Pakistani Community Members of Sacramento / Cal Expo
Sacramento, California
Buddhist Church of Sacramento’s 80th Japanese Food & Cultural Bazaar runs Saturday, August 8, 2026 from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Riverside Boulevard with free admission, teriyaki lines, and taiko.
Image: Buddhist Church of Sacramento
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