Our family tradition is to stop by and walk into the beautiful court each Christmas time. Each home…read moreis decorated with their own themes. My grandkids love coming here sometimes more than once at Christmas time. Thank you to all the residents who decorate their homes to make Christmas time a special place for everyone to enjoy. Coming on the weekends is pretty busy so please be patient. We try to come during the weekdays and park a street away so we can take our time and enjoy the lights. They do allow people to drive or walk around the court so please watch out for your loved ones. Don't forget to bring a few cans of food for the Food bank donation buckets located at the end of the court. Bring your friends and loved ones; everyone is sure to find their favorite house or houses.

Went the other night on 12/20/2025. It's pretty. Just attaching my photos from the other night…read more There are people walking around too, careful driving. People driving through the court. Wish people would turn on their parking lights vs their regular head lights.

What a fun annual events for all ages!…read more There is free parking in the nearby lot if you get their early or you can park in the neighborhoods and walk into the park. There is also paid parking ($13) that you have to pre-pay online. Follow the signs for "PRE-PAY" and scan the QR code with the person at the gate. Paying for parking was the way to go, it was a short walk into the event when some of my family members had to park far into the neighborhoods. There are some chicken themed vendors and a few chicken dishes can be found at the food trucks. We witnessed a chicken call contest on stage where the person with the best chicken cluck got a gift card for $25! There seemed to be some chicken themed activities for the kids as well. Country music and hay bales as seats. 2 Beer/Wine gardens to ease you from the heat. I bought a load of jalapeno cheese bread from the cutest bakery vendor. We brought our camp chairs and set up under the shade to hear the music and check out the vendors. Beer tickets were $7 and there was a pretty good variety. Fun time!

The Fair Oaks Chicken Festival is a must go to event for everyone. There is something for all ages…read more Lots of craft and business vendors, a few food trucks, music on multiple stages and a place for the kids to have fun & play. First time attending the festival, my 2 year old granddaughter and I went and had a blast. We walked around the different vendors, received some free items including a cool chicken hat, little chicken squish toys which she loved, and we learned a few things from the vendors. Had a Mango sorbert and Pink Lemonade from one of the food trucks that was the best I have ever had. Yum! Prices were good for the large size of the items. Parking wasn't too bad, we found some at a nearby business who offered their lot to festival patrons and didn't have to walk to far. There was lots of security walking around the festival, which made you feel safe. My granddaughter had so much fun coloring on the Kids Color Board, bouncing in the bounce houses and playing the mini carnival games. We will definitely will be back next year.

Drive around or Walk and see the best 8 home Court in a Folsom neighborhood. Some great work…read moreforsure! Amazing photo op!!! Wow!!!! LOTS OF XMAS LIGHTS!

Best place to see Christmas lights. Feels magical! Every house was decorated beautifully. You…read morecan walk or drive through the court.

Must see Christmas lights in this Court in Empire Ranch-Folsom, not far from Palladio. They go all…read moreout and the blue and green lights on the mature trees is so pretty. We go every year to see this neighborhood and it's been a tradition for I believe 24 years for these homeowners.

Not sure what happened Dec 19th at 7:58pm but there was no lights on the entire court. Sad we made…read morethe 40 min drive to have to turn around. We've been every year for the past 3 years and it's usually nothing short of amazing.

This was our first time visiting the Fab 40's this year (2025). We arrived on a Saturday night…read morearound 7 p.m. and only made it to the beginning of 40th Street before running into heavy congestion. It was already packed with people and cars on the narrow street. With young kids in the car, the experience quickly became frustrating, so we decided to leave. It also took a while just to turn into a less busy street so we could exit the area. Unfortunately, we didn't get to fully experience the Fab 40's due to the traffic and crowding, so we're giving it two-stars despite the positive reviews. Next time, we'll likely try visiting during non-peak hours in hopes of better enjoying and appreciating the holiday lights.

This spot offers a delightful experience. We finally returned this year after not coming for a bit…read more You see lots of beautiful lights & original displays. On some streets, tree trunks wrapped in lights line the sidewalks. On other streets, strings cross from above. You can also admire the architecture of the neighborhood. Lots of walkers & cars visit, so be courteous & careful. You won't see too much in the way of over-the-top crazy displays of saturated decor or inflatables, but it's definitely worthwhile to enjoy a magical time here of lots of lights in one area.

This is my second time attending the Harvest Festival and it's just not worth it. I will say the…read morefirst time I came, it was $10 to park and $10 to enter but this time it was $10 to park and $5 to enter. Even then it didn't seem worth it. The space wasn't even at capacity for vendors and a majority of the vendors seemed like food items. I've purchased wholesale items before for my small business and a vast majority of the clothing is white labeled and marked up at a huge increase, which I get but don't try and pass it off as homemade. There was a sign for a full bar and maybe 3 food truck vendors as well as a live singer for entertainment. There is also a large sign stating no video or photography of vendor items which is kind of a bummer. Took me about 40 minutes to make my around the entire thing and I ended up purchasing nothing. Side note - the fliers they sent out to their mailing list says you can purchase tickets online for $6.50 but you also have to pay a processing fee BUT buying at the door is a flat $5, makes no sense. And there is no benefits to doing so online because you still wait in the same line as regular at the door ticket purchasers.

We were looking forward to attending at this large venue on Saturday, which we did. Unfortunately…read moreit was just so-so. We saw all of the vendors and purchased a couple of loaves of bread but we left not talking about anything we saw. Nothing just knocked our socks off or was memorable. I guess overall it was disappointing.

10th Annual Sacramento Aloha Festival 2021…read more Aloha kākou! This year the Aloha Fest was held at the Gold Country Fairgrounds in Auburn. I've never attended the location at the Cal Expo but the location in Auburn was a beautiful park-like venue with lots of greenery outside in the open air. It was a nice place to hold the event. The weather was sunny and in the low 80's. Perfect weekend for ending the summer! Folks were out in their lawn chairs just enjoying the day. There was no shortage of entertainment (live native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander), fun workshops, Aloha merchandise, and delicious Polynesian food!!! There were resource vendor booths, educational exhibits, and an arts and crafts Keiki Korner, and lots more. Restrooms were nearby and the grounds was wheelchair accessible. We attended to watch my boss's little keiki participate on stage with the KŪHAI HĀLAU O KANOHEAOKALIKOLAUA'E PĀ 'ŌLAPA KAHIKO dance group led by Kumu Hula, Nohea Macugay. We also participated (attempted) at the Tahitian Workshop with the VAIPUNA NO TE HERE dance group led by Director, Stephanie Manuel. My daughter belongs in the dance group and was part of the workshop. -whew- what a workout. Also, saw my favorite band, Island Sunset Band, on stage. My favorite because "Unko" is a guitar player (married to Yelper, "Aunty" Ronnie B) This was a much needed coming together and made me miss the islands. It's the next best thing in the mainland if you're not in Hawaii... Aloha... A hui hou! Review #2397

It's no longer held at Cal expo. It's held in Auburn during the month of September The new…read morelocation is a lot better than Cal expo

November 30, 2025 - Folsom, CA…read more Very enjoyable farmers market! Plenty of fruits and vegetables, along with meat, cheese, and baked goods. There were lots of craft vendors as well. This was our first time here, so I'm not sure if the number of vendors was higher because of the holiday season. There is an ice skating rink set up near the market, so I'm sure that attracts more people. We loved seeing so many pups bundled up in warm holiday gear--and we were especially happy that dogs are allowed. At the last farmers market we visited with our pup (the one on Sunrise in Rancho Cordova), we were asked to leave because they don't allow dogs. Here, we ended up buying a dog chew from a very friendly vendor, who took the time to answer my questions about her products. Overall, a really nice time.

Great way to spend your Saturday. I came to catch the viral strawberries fabulous, there was a long…read moreline but it was worth it. It's a bit hot today but it was nice to go around and check out the vendors. Thankfully I brought my hat and sunscreen.

We came for the first time on NYE night & could tell that some homes were not as decked out/lit up…read moreanymore & the experience was not full impact. However, there were hardly any cars, so we could do a slow, easy drive. It was still magical with lots of lights throughout this neighborhood. The standout feature was that the streets were lined with continuous strings of white lights that swagged down the participating areas, creating lit paths to follow. It was impressive! There were definitely some houses that went above, while others were more simple, but all delightful to see. Here & there, Christmas trees were in the middle of a court or roundabout. We aren't familiar with the neighborhood & lost track of how we meandered through, so next year we'll try to figure out a good route. We'll definitely plan to come back earlier during the next holiday season to enjoy the full experience.

Rockmont/Java Ct. Lights are some of the best Christmas lights I've seen! My favorite was the Home…read moreAlone house! The lights are viewable the day after Thanksgiving until New Year's Eve! They collect non-perishable food for local food banks and donations to local charities as well! We'll be back, maybe again tonight! SYOY! :D

I was so excited for the Renaissance Faire and got all dressed up with my friends. Initially it was…read morea really cool experience. Everyone is dressed up in character which really helps make you feel immersed. There are loads of actors and performers all around the place, and tons and tons of shopping to be done. We saw the archery show which was....ok. It was cool to see them competing with each other, but it was literally impossible to tell which arrow belonged to who. My suggestion would be to attack a big colorful string or change the color of the arrows to match each contestant. We were left confused as to who was winning the entire time because of it. Nobody was mic'd either so it really was silent in terms of the arena. Next we saw the jousting show which was really fun. Tons of theatrics, horses, fighting, and crowd work! That was a good time. Then we went to walk around and catch some of the smaller shows. The majority of this Faire was just vendors selling things. I love events like the Oddities and Curiosities Expo which bring in tons of vendors showing off stuff I literally have never seen before, and I have a huge impulsive feeling to buy. I didn't get that once at this faire. Sure there was some cool stuff but it really wasn't anything that I felt like I needed to buy. Some soaps, crystals, swords, books, and disgustingly a stall selling AI artwork. Some vendors really did have some cool stuff like handmade clothing that was too far out of my budget, but I would love if I were rich. Lines were insanely long so we didn't eat or drink anything here, but it looked ok in terms of food. I just wish there were some unique vendors here or other things to do like games and events that you can partake in. Overall it's not a place you're going to spend the entire day at, but it's fun to kill a couple of hours in costume. We'll most likely be back next year, I just wish it was a bit more "wow" like others I've seen.

The best small faire in California! Get tickets early, they sell out every year. Shopping, shows,…read moreand ambience are all fabulous! Bring your whole family