SACRAMENTO REGION, CA (MPG) - Experience the flavors of the Americas at a first-of-its-kind event when Terra Madre Americas is in Sacramento from Sept. 26 to Sept. 28.

Presented by Visit Sacramento and Slow Food, the weekend will be dedicated to showcasing the diverse flavors and traditions of Sacramento and cultures from around the globe.

The Terra Madre Salone del Gusto, Slow Food’s premier international festival, is held every other year in Italy, where farmers, chefs and food lovers gather to promote good, clean and fair food for all.

Inspired by that festival, Terra Madre Americas will bring food and drink tastings, live music, chef demonstrations, educational panels, artisan vendors and family-friendly activities to Sacramento.

Apart from certain ticketed/reserved experiences, the festival entrance is free and open to all ages.

Whether you’re a cook, farmer or just a food lover, Terra Madre Americas is an opportunity to learn and connect with the cultural background behind the food that is being enjoyed.

 

Inspired by the premier international festival Terra Madre Salone del Gusto, Terra Madre Americas will bring food and drink tastings, live music, chef demonstrations, educational panels, artisan vendors and family-friendly activities to Sacramento.

Grand Tasting

The Grand Tasting, a separately-ticketed event, will kick off the weekend from 6 to 9 p.m. Sept. 26 and feature tastings from more than 20 chefs, along with craft drinks and live entertainment.

Local chefs who will participate include Rebecca Campbell of Sac City Brews, Pedro Depina of The 7th Street Standard, Craig Takehara of Binchoyaki, Michael Fagnoni of Hawks Public House and Nina Curtis of Plant-ish & Co.

General admission is $125 and includes two drinks with unlimited tastings. The experience is limited to ages 21 and older.

Live Music at the Golden 1 Stage

The Golden 1 Live Music Stage, located at 14th and I streets, will host free performances Sept. 27 and Sept. 28 where attendees can listen to the contemporary sound of national headliner performers to standout local talent.

Acts include deejay NESSS, Son Café, hotplug, Jon Wiilde, Zephyr, Passion Pit (solo acoustic), Jade Bird, Spoon, The War on Drugs, deejay Lady Char and Big Head Todd and the Monsters.

Performances on Sept. 27 will be from noon to 8:20 p.m. and from noon to 4:30 p.m. on Sept. 28. For set times, visit TerraMadreUSA.com.

Visit Sacramento curated a playlist for attendees to get a sneak peek of the music that will be heard at Terra Madre Americas festival on Spotify at bit.ly/41CSL6U (case sensitive).

 

The Golden 1 Live Music Stage (14th and I streets) will host free performances during Terra Madre Americas on Sept. 27 and Sept. 28, featuring a solo acoustic performance from Passion Pit’s Michael Angelakos. 

Marketplace and Outdoor Vendors

The Terra Madre Americas Marketplace, presented by UC Davis Health, will be open to all attendees to shop with local and international vendors offering coffee, spirits, meats, cheeses, seafood, produce and other products.

There will also be outdoor vendors featuring some of the best of Sacramento’s flavor with food, locally made beers and wines, handmade goods, interactive exhibits and more.

Educational Panels

Free workshops and panels will be held at the convention center covering topics such as globalized food systems, access to food, biodiversity and indigenous perspectives.

Sessions include “Food as Relationship: Reimagining the Future Through Connection,” “What Is Specialty Coffee,” “Cacao in a Cup: Traditions from Brazil, Mexico and Ecuador” and a Wilton Rancheria discussion. Seating is first- come, first-served.

Enoteca Wine Lounge

The Enoteca, presented by Bank of America, will offer wine tastings from North and South America, emphasizing the stories and traditions that are behind each pour.

Terra Madre Americas Bistro

Sponsored by SMUD, the Terra Madre Americas Bistro will present three-course meals curated by world-renowned chefs on Sept. 27 and 28. This reservation-only dining experience ranges from $55 to $80, with optional wine pairings for $25.

 

Terra Madres America Bistro will present three-course meals curated by world-renowned chefs such as Sean Sherman, who will prepare dishes such as Incense Cedar Braised Rabbit, Blue Corn Tostada and vegan Wild Rice “Tres Leches” Cake on Sept. 28.  

On Sept. 27, chef line-up includes Matthew Beaudin, Drew Deckman and Elizabeth Falkner. Dishes featured in their dining experience vary from an Ora King Salmon Tartare, a Dubai Croissant, Silken Tofu and Pan Roasted Halibut.

On Sept. 28, chefs Jeremiah Tower, Mary Sue Milliken and Sean Sherman will prepare dishes such as Goat Birria, a Ceviche Sampler, Incense Cedar Braised Rabbit, Blue Corn Tostada and vegan Wild Rice “Tres Leches” Cake.

Slow Food International

The organizer, Slow Food, is a grassroots movement dedicated to good, clean and fair food for all. The organization cultivates a worldwide network of advocates in cultural and biological diversity, promotes food education and influences policies in public and private sectors that transform food systems.

The festival runs from noon to 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 26, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 27 and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 28 at the SAFE Credit Union Convention Center in downtown Sacramento, 1401 K St.

For more information about the festival or to learn more about the experiences, visit terramadreusa.com.