Waterfront Days this Memorial Day Weekend

Sacramento Waterfront Days appears to be what Gold Rush Days in Old Sacramento use to celebrate. It seems to be almost identical minus the dirt covered streets and ends on Sunday. This three-day event takes place on Front Street, The Embarcadero, and the 1849 Scene all along the Sacramento River.  The heritage celebration features a wide variety of crowd-favorite entertainment, all free to experience and enjoy. Guests in Old Sacramento Waterfront will be entertained by talented period musicians performing live throughout the district in addition to a Shakespearian Comedic Play.  Experience the Gold Rush Fire Brigade (as seen at the Rose Bowl Parade), and other Old West theatrics, family-friendly melodramas, history re-enactments, horse-drawn carriages, canons, gold panning, hands-on children’s arts and crafts activities, the popular Tent City depicting daily life during the Gold Rush, and much more.

Friday, May 24th 
Education Day
1 PM: “Quest for the Gold Spike” Melodrama at the Eagle Theatre*
7 PM: Waterfront Days Bar Crawl
Saturday, May 25^th
10-5 PM: Outdoor Heritage Festivities
1 & 3 PM: “Quest for the Gold Spike” Melodrama at the Eagle Theatre*
6-10 PM: Brad Johnson & The Killin’ Time Band (Embarcadero)
Sunday, May 26^th
10-5 PM: Outdoor Heritage Festivities
1 & 3 PM: “Quest for the Gold Spike” Melodrama at the Eagle Theatre*
6-10 PM: The Rob Staley Band (Embarcadero)

Gold Rush Days are Back!

Sacramento's Gold Rush Days

Old Sacramento's annual festival to “turned back the clock,” transforming Sacramento’s historic district into a scene straight out of the 1850s will return this year after a cancelling it last year due to the drought and water needed to keep the dust down. According to The Sacramento Bee, the big difference this year compared to previous years is that the street won’t be covered in dirt. Instead, the city plans to use the $25,000 it spends on water and dirt towards enhancing performances at the event. Come celebrate Sacramento’s heritage – Labor Day Weekend Aug. 4-7th 2015

I’m glad to see this event is back, it’s my favorite to see with my kids. Hopefully the dirt streets will return next year with some rain. 

Sacramento's Gold Rush Days

Sacramento's Gold Rush Days

Gold Rush Days 2012

Old Sacramento Gold Rush Days - Front Street

Gold Rush Days are a celebration of Sacramento's heritage.  This Labor Day Weekend Aug. 31st - Sept. 3rd., more than 200 tons of dirt pave the streets in Old Sacramento as this annual festival "turns back the clock," transforming Sacramento's historic district into a scene straight out of the 1850s. Hundreds of costumed performers take on the roles of celebrities, personalities and just plain folks, bringing history to life while bluegrass pickers and old-timey Musicians performed on several stages, evoking the vivid tunes of the times.

Events and performances throughout the district are FREE to the public. Please click here for the entertainment schedule.

Sacramento's 12th Annual Gold Rush Days

Sacramento’s heritage celebration-is scheduled for Labor Day Weekend. More than 200 tons of dirt will be dumped on the streets of Old Sacramento as the annual festival "turns back the clock," transforming Sacramento’s historic district into a scene straight out of the 1850s. Costumed re-enactors, Wild West gun fights, musicians playing period instruments, and many aspects of life during the Gold Rush will be highlighted during the four-day event.

FREE Event
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Dates:
September 2-September 5, 2011

Times:
Fri 9am-4pm
Sat 11am-7pm
Sun 11am-7pm
Mon 11am-4pm

Parking:
Tower Garage and the Old Sacramento Garage (I Street enterance) will have pre-paid parking, $8