Visit Sacramento Podcast

The skies over Sacramento will soon be filled with unique and exciting aircraft from the iconic planes that fought in World War II to today's newest stealth planes with vertical takeoff capabilities and the U.S. Navy Blue Angels. They're joined by a host of civilian aircraft and performers to provide a great day of family fun.

Gates open at 9 a.m. Saturday and Sunday, March 22-23, with plenty of displays on the ground, and planes taking to the skies just before noon each day.

Visit californiacapitalairshow.com to purchase tickets in advance, as show organizers are expecting a sellout.

The Visit Sacramento Podcast is back in 2025 with a small change, and a lot of big events to talk avbout, from sporting events to music festivals and the inaugural Terra Madre Americas coming this fall, it's an exciting yeear in Sacramento

Federalist Pizza, the first restaurant in Sacramento built aroud midified shipping containers, is a local favorite in Midtown. Owner Marvin Maldonado has a background in architecture, but a passion for pizza, and the restaurant's menu features a medley of unique offerings and classic favorites.

Jeff Greco founded Vibe Health Bar initially as a healthy juice company, and later expanded to food, opening several locations in the Sacramento area. On this week's episode, he shares the story behind how the business started, his favorite healthy foods, and where you can get them in California's capital.

Kicksvile Vinyl & Vintage provides an ever-changing selection of vinyl records and vintage items in downtown Sacramento, inside Beers Books. Co-owneers Tim and Laura Matranga are on this week's episode to share the story behind the business and why you should visit the store and pick up something special.

Escape rooms rose in popularity in the past decade, and the excitement of having to solve puzzles in unique ways hasn't worn off, and Sacramento's Enchambered escape room experience delivers a wide array of rooms to test your ingenuity...and how well you communicate with your team.

Game Designer Jeremy Trimmer is on this week's episode to share what you will experience when you visit Enchambered, as well as how he and the rest of the creative staff come up with the room concepts, design and build the components, and ensure you have a fun time.

Susan Stewart, owner of Strapping Store, with three locations, recently opened Licked, an ice cream shop across from her Oak Park location of Strapping Store, offering a variety of ice cream flavors at good prices.

On this week's episode, Stewart shares what made her take the leap to opening an ice cream shop, how it fits in the vibrant Oak Park neighborhood, and why you should visit the area, shop in the local boutiques, eat at the local restaurants and, of course, grab a scoop of ice cream.

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 trail for cycling, runnign and more as well as rafting, parks, beaches and other amenities.

The American River Parkway Foundation is tasked with preserving and improving the parkway, as well as casting a vision for its future. On this week's episode, Executive Director Dianna Poggetto shares the ways you can visit the parkway, and the important work being doen every day by the foundation and its legions of volunteers.

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 water.

On this week's episode, owner Kent Hansen shares what a day on the river in one of his rafts is like, explains the 6- and 8-mile routes available, and how to stay safe.