Celebrating Labor Day in Sacramento, CA

Labor Day weekend in Sacramento, California is more than the backyard barbecue or the camping trip. You can ride the ferris wheel at the fair, relive the wild days of the old West, or see a live theatrical performance. This 3-day holiday is packed with events to please any family member.

1. The California State Fair (August 21 – September 7): Held at the Cal Expo Fairgrounds, this year’s theme is “Weird, Wild, and Wacky”. Ride on the Ferris Wheel, the Merry-Go-Round, the Zipper or any of the rides at the Midway. There is a wiener dog race and a karaoke competition. See your favorite music group or artist in concert. David Cook, Three Dog Night, and Lou Gramm are some of the acts scheduled to perform. Check out www.bigfun.com for more information.
2. Sacramento’s 10th Annual Gold Rush Days (September 4 – September 7): Come to Old Sacramento and relive the wild days of the old West. Re-enactors dressed in costumes of the period will fight in shootouts on the dusty streets. There will be dancing. street dramas, pony and carriage rides, gold panning, story telling, craft making and much more. See history come alive. No charge for admission. For more information, see www.sacramentogoldrushdays.com.
3. The 46th Annual Greek Food Festival (September 4 – September 6): try spanakopita or fasolakia at the Sacramento Convention Center. Sponsored by the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, this is a great way to experience Greek culture. Remember the film “My Big Fat Greek Wedding”? Now taste the dishes and experience the joy of Greek life. Adults – $5, seniors – $4 and children under 12 are free. See www.sacramentogreekfeastival.com for more information.
4.  Watch live theater: Sacramento has several live shows that will be performing this Labor Day Weekend.

A. “Forever Plaid” at the Cosmopolitan Cabaret, 1000 K Street, Sacramento, CA 95814. Tickets go for $32 to $57.

B. “Monologue Mania!” at the Thistle Dew Dessert Theater, 1901 P Street, Sacramento, CA 95814. Tickets are $25

C.”Closer” at the Big Idea Theater, 1616 Del Paso Blvd., Sacramento, CA 95814. Tickets are $12