The Japanese Food & Cultural Bazaar Celebrates 80 Delicious Years
The Buddhist Church of Sacramento's annual feast-ival is back this summer with the theme "Where Tradition Meets Today."
Photo by Max Whittaker
On Aug. 8, the Buddhist Church of Sacramento marks 80 years of enlightening the region through its popular summer festival. With its theme “Where Tradition Meets Today,” the bazaar will offer a bevy of both classic eats (like BBQ teriyaki chicken, udon noodles and mochi) and trendy Japanese street foods (like ikayaki and wagyu hot dogs), as well as a feast for the eyes and ears with cultural performances and demonstrations, including taiko drumming and live calligraphy. Free. 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. 2401 Riverside Blvd. buddhistchurch.org
This article originally appeared as part of our Out & About in Summer 2026 list. Take a look to see what else is happening around town.
