Visit Sacramento Podcast

Visit Sacramento Podcast episodes:

• 06.13.2024

  American River Parkway Foundation Preserves "The Jewel of Sacramento"

  The American River Parkway is often referred to as the jewel of Sacramento -- the lush green space along the American River that winds its way from Discovery Park all the way to Folsom and features a paved, car-free multi-use...

  
• 06.06.2024

  River Rat Raft Rentals Provides Summer Fun on the American River

  River Rat Raft Rentals has been renting rafts on the American River for 50 years, ensuring people who want a fun float down one of the calmer parts of the river are well-equipped for a safe, fun day on the...

  
• 05.30.2024

  California Agricultural Museum & Event Center is a Great Sacramento Area Attraction

  The California Agricultural Museum and Event Center is a free interactive museum in Woodland, a few miles from downtown Sacramento, that shares the agricultural story of California. While tractors may be the highlight for many, there is much more to...

  
• 05.16.2024

  Sacramento Republic FC to Host San Jose Earthquakes May 21

  The Sacramento Republic FC is hosting the Major League Soccer San Jose Earthquakes on Tuesday, May 21, looking to repeat their victory over the MLS team of two years ago.Republic FC Announcer Connor Sutton is on this week's episode to...

  
• 05.10.2024

  'Mildly Scenic' is the New Guidebook to Sacramento's Lower American River

  "Mildly Scenic" is Ashley Shult Langdon's trail guide to the lower American River, running from Lake Natoma to Discovery Park in Sacramento. Full of information on parks, trails and all you need to know to visit the area, the guidebook...

  
• 05.02.2024

  Visit Sacramento Brings Terra Madre Americas to Memorial Auditorium in May

  Visit Sacramento and Slow Food are joining forces to host Terra Madre Americas, the American version of the internationally acclaimed Terra Madre Salone del Gusto food conference. The Sacramento event will bring together food producers, scientists, cooks, and researchers to share ideas and...

  
• 04.25.2024

  Mark Haney on his Support of Local Businesses and the Importance to "Put Your Money Where Your Town Is"

  Mark Haney, founder of Growth Factory and Allegiant Vets, says it's important to "put your money where your town is" and he shares why he was inspired to sell his company and focus on investing in other local companies, helping...

  
• 04.18.2024

  Sacramento Sweet Spot: Ricks Dessert Diner

  Rick's Dessert Diner has been derving cakes, cookies and more for decades. Located in Midtown Sacramento, it's open late and a popular spot for locals and visitors alike. On this week's episode, learn more about Rick's Desser Diner with co-owner...

  
• 03.21.2024

  Museum of Medical History in Sacramento Offers Glimpse into Medicine's Past

  The Museum of Medical History is located in Sacramento and offers a wide range of artifacts showcasing different medical procedures and philosophies from times past. Many of the artifacts date to the Gold Rush era, and visitors to the free...

  
• 03.14.2024

  Sacramento's Midtown Spirits Offers Wide Range of Spirits, Food, Slushies

  Midtown Spirits is the first distillery within Sacramento's city limits since Prohibition, and owner Jason Poole is on this week's episode to share the spirits crafted in the stills, the food avaialble and why Sacramento is both a great place...

  
• 02.29.2024

  Peak Adventures at Sacramento State is Your Gateway to the Outdoors

  Peak Adventures, located on the Sacramento State campus, provides guided trips, group activities, gear rentals and more to both students and the general public. The mission is to serve as the gateway to the outdoors, and to provide gear to...

  
• 02.22.2024

  Sutter's Fort and the California State Indian Museum

  Sutter's Fort and the California State Indian Museum tell the early story of the people of Sacramento, and both are located on the same block in Midtown Sacramento.John Fraser, Superintendent for the California State Parks Capital District, shares the history...

  
• 02.15.2024

  Moonbelly Bakery Provides Sacramento with Delicious Croissants & Sourdough

  Moonbelly Bakery, off Folsom Boulevard and 65th Street, focuses on croissants and sourdough -- and being the neighborhood community bakery that locals love. Lucía Plumb-Reyes opened Moonbelly after working at various bakeries across the United States. In this week's episode,...

  
• 02.01.2024

  Cantina Pedregal set to open Near Sacramento in Folsom this Spring

  Two of the Sacramento area's renowned chefs are teaming up to open Cantina Pedregal in nearby Folsom this spring. Patricio Wise of Nixtaco and Brac Cecchi of Canon and Franquette will be opening a cantina that features the flavors of...

  
• 01.25.2024

  Majka Pizzeria and Bakery Serves Unique Dishes in Midtown Sacramento

  Alex Sherry, co-owner of Majka Pizzeria and Bakery, is on this week's episode to share the story behind his unique pizzeria, why he chose Sacramento, and the impact of being featured in the New York Times food section, as well...

  
• 12.14.2023

  There and Back Cafe Offers Games, Food, Friendship in Downtown Sacramento

  There and Back Cafe is a downtown Sacramento destination for those who are fans of movies like The Hobbit, Star Wars, and many others, and games like Magic: The Gathering and Dungeons and Dragons.Co-owner Heidi Rojek is on this week's...

  
• 11.30.2023

  Bailarin Cellars Offers Wine, Coffee and More on K Street in Downtown Sacramento

  Bailarin Cellars is a tasting room in downtown Sacramento just a few blocks from Golden 1 Center and DOCO that offers wines from sonoma and a full coffee bar featuring Insight Coffee Roasters coffee.Co-Founder and Business Director Brianne Suacci is...

  
• 11.22.2023

  Wild Sisters Book Co. Now Open in East Sacramento

  Claire Bone had a lifelong dream of owning a bookstore, and at the height of the Covid-19 pandemic, she took the plunge, opening Wild Sisters Bookstore in Sacramento.The dream, however, outgrew the original space, and the store moved to East...

  
• 11.16.2023

  Food Writer Benjy Egel Features Sacramento Restaurant Recipes in New Cookbook

  Benjy Egel, food and drinks writer for The Sacramento Bee, released a new cookbook this month, "Sacramento Eats: Recipes from the Capital Region's Favorite Restaurants" featuring some of Sacramento's iconic eateries.On this week's episode, Egel shares how the cookbook came...

  
• 11.09.2023

  Sacramento Children's Museum Provides Interactive Fun for Kids from Birth to Age 8

  The Sacramento Children's Museum is an interactive, child-led experience that kids enjoy so much they don't even realize they are learning and building valuable life skills. Deputy Director Meghan Toland is on this week's episode to explain the types of...

  
• 11.02.2023

  Behind the Scenes of 'Breaking Bread,' the Show you Need to Watch About Sacramento Food

  Cameron Tyler, Head of Production at Moonracer Films, which produced “Breaking Bread,” is on this episode to share the story of how the three-part TV series came to be, where you can watch it, and the behind-the-scenes story of the...

  
• 10.26.2023

  Jason Jong Shares his Vision for the Future of Sacramento's Culture & Creative Economy

  Jason Jong is the new manager of the city of Sacramento's Culture & Creative Economy, and on this week's episode, he shares his take on Sacramento's creative economy, and his vision for the future. He also shares some recommendations on...

  
• 10.12.2023

  Dave's Pumpkin Patch Is a Great Spot for Fall Fun in Sacramento

  Dave's Pumpkin Patch, just 20 minutes from downtown Sacramento, provides all the quintessential fall fun activities in one convenient location. AnDee Solis is on this week's episode to share the things you can do and see -- from hayrides to...

  
• 09.21.2023

  Visit Sacramento's New Spanish-Language Podcast Debuts

  Visit Sacramento recently launched a new, Spanish-language podcast, Bienvenidos a Sacramento. Hear (in English) host Lilly Cortés Wyatt describe the new podcast, where to listen, and why it's important to share the stories of the podcast guests.

  
• 09.14.2023

  Magpie Cafe's Ed Roehr Shares the Story of his Beloved Sacramento Eatery and Why You Should Visit

  In the early 2000s, Ed Roehr and his partner, Janel Inouye, moved back to Sacramento to focus on fresh, seasonal, California cuisine in what was then a catering business that eventually transformed into one of Sacramento's favorite restaurants.On this episode,...

  
• 08.31.2023

  Visit Sacramento's Farm-to-Fork Events Return for 10th Year

  Visit Sacramento's Farm-to-Fork events celebrate 10 years this year. Legends of Wine returns to the steps of the Capitol for the last time, the Tower Bridge Dinner feeds 858 on the iconic span, and two new activations at the Farm-to-Fork...

  
• 08.17.2023

  Lowriders Bring Culture, Art, Classic Cars to Sacramento Streets

  The city of Sacramento was the first cirty to repeal a decades-old cruising ban in 2023 to bring lowriders back to the city streets for an all-ages celebration of culture, cars and art.On this episode, Sacramento Lowrider Commission's Francine Mata...

  
• 08.10.2023

  Sol Blume Music Festival Returns to Sacramento Aug. 19-20

  Sol Blume is returning to Sacramento's Discovery Park Aug. 19-20, bringing some of the most-acclaimed hip-hop, R&B; and soul artists to California's capital.On this week's episode, Sol Blume Marketing Director Tori Fukushima shares the best way to experience the festival,...

  
• 08.03.2023

  Capital Tuk Tuk Brings New Tour Option to Sacramento

  Popular in many parts of the world, there is now a Tuk Tuk tour operating in Sacramento, as Capital Tuk Tuk is accepting bookings for rides in a six-passenger, three-wheeled tuk tuk.On this episode, Capital Tuk Tuk owner Manushi Weerasinghe...

  
• 07.06.2023

  Westfield Galleria at Roseville Provides Shopping, Fun in Sacramento Region

  The Westfield Galleria at Roseville is one of the largest shopping malls int he Sacramento region, and includes stores ranging from local spots to international luxury brands. Additionally, a host of restaurants are also open at the Galleria, and entertainment...

  
• 06.29.2023

  Mariachi Bonitas: Get to Know Sacramento's All-Female Mariachi Group

  Mariachi Bonitas is Sacramento's all-female Mariachi group. Founder and Executive Director Dinorah Klingler is on this week's episode of the Visit Sacramento Podcast to share the story behind the group's founding in 2020, how their performances grew to being guests...

  
• 06.22.2023

  Golf & Guitars Event Pairs Country Music and Golf to Raise Money for Charity in Sacramento

  The 15th annual Golf & Guitars event at Haggin Oaks Golf Course in Sacramento on Tuesday, June 27, features a pro-am golf tournament followed by a night of music on the links to raise money for charities in Sacramento.On this...

  
• 06.15.2023

  Celebrate Juneteenth in Sacramento

  Juneteenth has a long history in Sacramento, with the city's longest-running Juneteenth event celebrating 20 years this year.Visit Sacramento Chief of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Sonya Bradley is on this week's episode to share the history of the holiday both...

  
• 06.08.2023

  Bonus Episode: Electric Vehicle Symposium Offers Free Public Day June 11 in Sacramento

  The Elecrtric Vehicle Symposium brings together automakers, power companies, partmakers and more to discuss and drive the future of electric transportation, and on Sunday, June 11, the symposium invites the public in for a free day of test drives, access...

  
• 06.08.2023

  Sacramento Author's Bilingual Children's Book Brings Fun, Adventure to the Capital City

  Sacramento's Leticia Ordaz, a news anchor and native of the region, recently published the second in a series of children's books, Mr. Macaw: Lost in the Big City/El Sr. Macaw: Perdido en la Gran Ciudad.The story picks up after the...

  
• 06.01.2023

  Strapping Store is a Sacramento Favorite for Gifts and Unique Items

  Sacramento's Strapping Store is a unique, locally owned trio of shops that sell an eclectic mix of items ranging from small gifts to toys, and even furniture, with stickers and cards being the most popular.On this week's episode, Strapping Store...

  
• 05.18.2023

  California Storm Delivers Professional Women's Soccer in Sacramento Region

  The California Storm is the Sacramento region's professional women's soccer team, having been formed in 1995 and boasting rosters that have included some of the best soccer players ever produced by the United States, including Alex Morgan, Brandi Chastain and...

  
• 05.11.2023

  Second Saturday Returns to Midtown Sacramento

  Sacramento's beloved Second Saturday events are back in a big way beginning this month, as the Midtown Association planned full programming from the farmers markets in the morning all through the day until the final restaurants and bars close.Midtown Association...

  
• 04.27.2023

  Visit Sacramento's Sojourner Truth African Heritage Museum

  Sacramento's Sojourner Truth African Heritage Museum not only shares thousands of years of African history, but also brings a focus on the arts, with murals and more throughout the space. On this week's episode, founder Shonna McDaniels tells listeners what...

  
• 04.20.2023

  Sacramento's Capital Stage Provides Unique Theatrical Performances

  Capital Stage is one of Sacramento's smaller nonprofit theaters and focuses on comedies and dramas in a small venue with a thrust stage. This episode features Artistic Director Michael Stevenson sharing the types of plays you can see, why local...

  
• 04.13.2023

  Sacramento's Temple Coffee

  One of Sacramento's most popular coffee bars is Temple Coffee, with multiple locations throughout the region. On this episode, Director of Education Elise Jones shares the story behind the company and what makes a great cup of coffee. She also...

  
• 04.06.2023

  Sacramento's Queer City Organizes Monthly Parties for LGBTQ Community

  Queer City is a Sacramento organization that hosts parties for the LGBTQ community at Solomon's on K Street in downtown Sacramento. On this week's episode, hear from the organizers about how the events began, what makes them fun, and how...

  
• 03.16.2023

  Sacramento's Gaspachos Offers Authentic, Healthy Mexican Cuisine

  On a mission to provide healthy and authentic Mexican cuisine, Gaspachos began with fruit cups and has since expanded to a second location - Gaspachos 2.0 - which serves a host of Mexican dishes with an emphasis on health, the...

  
• 02.16.2023

  Sactown Bites - Food Tour Adventures is Your Connection to Sacramento's Food Scene

  Sactown Bites Food Tour Adventures produces food tours in America's Farm-to-Fork Capital. From Downtown and Midtown Sacramento walking tours to driving tours throughout the Sacramento River Delta and wine country regions, the tours are available in both public and private...

  
• 02.09.2023

  Visit the Aerospace Museum of California in Sacramento

  The Aerospace Museum of California is the best place in Sacramento to learn about, and get up close and personal with the world of aviation. From the dawn of flight to the famous planes of World War II and jets...

  
• 02.02.2023

  Impound Comics in DOCO Brings a Sacramento Superhero to Life

  Sacramento's first superhero comes from the imagination of Brent Sands, creator of Impound Comics, who grew up in California's capital and set his comic book world in the city.With a shop in DOCO featuring only Impound Comics, Sands says it's...

  
• 01.26.2023

  Sacramento Filmmaker's 'The Big Hysto: A Black Womb Revolution' Screening Locally in February, March

  Melissa Muganzo Murphy, inspired by her own surviving of fibroids, set out to document the challenges faced by Black women -- and others -- in seeking reproductive healthcare, from racism to transphobia, institutional sexism and other issues.On this episode, she...

  
• 01.19.2023

  Get to Know Sacramento's Little Saigon & Stockton Boulevard Partnership

  Sacramento's Little Saigon and Stockton Boulevard area is a haven of excellent food, cultural events and local businesses. On this week's episode, Stockton Boulevard Partnership Executive Director Frank Louie shares the history of the district and his insights into the...

  
• 12.08.2022

  Localis is Sacramento's Newest Michelin-Starred Restaurant

  Localis, a fine-dining restaurant at Sacramento's 21st and S streets, is the latest to earn a Michelin Star in California's capital. On this episode, Chef/Co-Owner Chris Barnum-Dann shares what it takes to earn the coveted ranking, and what customers can...

  
• 12.01.2022

  Why Sacramento is the Perfect Home for the Tomato Products Wellness Council

  Sacramento -- known in some circles as 'Sacratomato' -- is home to the Tomato Products Wellness Council, and for good reason. On this week's episode, Alec Wasson, Chief Tomato Evangelist for the council, shares why American tomatoes are best in...