Visit Sacramento Podcast

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

Celebration Arts, Sacramento’s premier Black theater company, is committed to celebrating diversity and cultivating talent. The organization provides training and opportunities for aspiring performers and playwrights of all skill levels and backgrounds. On this episode, Erinn Anova, the Executive Director of Celebration Arts, shares the organization’s rich history, how they’re making a difference...

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,...

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, sho...

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...

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.

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 do at the museum. Executive Director Cecilia Gonzalez shares how you can explore the museum, tinker with a tractor and learn more about farming in Cal...

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 share what makes the game so special, how to score tickets and why you should come see the undefeated Sacramento Republic FC in its 10th season.

"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 is set for release on May 14, 2024. On this episode, Langdon shares the inspiration behind her book, what you can expect when reading it, and the best way to get yo...

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 learn more about slow wine, slow coffee and slow food.  Hear from Visit Sacramento Director of Events Annie M...

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 them grow to make Sacramento an even better place to live, work and visit. He also shares why he loves Sacramento, some of his favorite things to do, and some of the local...

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 Roberta Anderson Sutton, and listen to the end to see how you can score a freebie on your next trip to Rick's.

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 museum learn about Sacramento's early days and how the medical system functioned. Newer artifacts are also on display, including at least one from the COVID-19...

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 to visit and enjoy a cocktail or pick up a few bottles of your favorite spirits.

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 those who are experienceed and set off on their own. On this episode, Outdoor Adventure Manager Ross Garner talks about the business, the services and products...

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 of the sites, and how the stories being told there have changed in recent years, as well as insight into what visitors will see and experie...

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, she shares the passion behind her business, and why Sacramento was the perfect spot to call home.

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 northeastern Mexico with a full cocktail program and more. Both chefs have experience as lead chefs on the Tower Bridge Dinner as well as Bib Gourmands from the Miche...

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 as what you can expect when you visit his business.

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 episode sharing the idea behind tthe space, which also offers paint nights, themed food and coffee and is colloquially called "The Lord of the Rings Cafe."

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 on this week's episode sharing why Sacramento is the perfect location for the tasting room, the types of wines offered for sale and several gift idea...

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 Sacramento, where Claire says she hopes it, along with the other excellent bookstores in the region, brings people in from out of town to shop at the Sacrame...