Add 'em on Feisbuk for dates and time! https://www.facebook.com/GOODstreetfooddesignmarket…read more GOOD transforms a former Del Paso auto repair shop or something like that into a cool event for browsing unique local offerings. Check it out, especially if you into interesting local shopping or looking for a gift. Boutique childrens stuff. Boutique clothing, mostly for women, but a couple booths were mens stuff. There's always a vintage or estate sale booth, art, and other cool stuff worth checking out. Nothing cheap like junky garage sales stuff, but nothing crazy expensive. It leans bougie/hipster if that helps. Food and beverage options are always solid. Food trucks. Last Sunday featured Thir13en crew grilling up Cuban sandwiches and crazy delicious Cuban wedding shrimp. Summer months fancy ice cream and sno cone vendors. Pro tip: December edition features Santa without the 2 hour mall wait.

Space wise the market isn't that big. There are interesting vendors within. I was more interested…read morein the food though. I got a mango sticky rice popsicle from Fat Face. Some people found the combination to be weird, but it's a Thai dessert. Both flavors were equally present and yes it's one of the best popsicles I've ever had. The day I went there was also a photo booth at the front. Open every First Sunday of the month May - December from 1pm-5pm.

A new VR experience in West Roseville-- little pricey but def worth it! Our birthday teen celebrant…read moreand the rest of our family had a blast-- felt so real and the head gear was comfy and high quality. The owners are so sweet, wishing them so much success! Love the lounge look with different areas/activities to explore. We will definitely be back!!!

My chaotic party and I heard about Nexus Lounge & VR opening in the Roseville-Rocklin area and were…read moreextremely excited to check it out. One step into the business and you're transported into an alternate Blade-Runner-2049-like dimension. The staff were incredibly kind and helpful. The games were fun, exciting, scary, and had us screaming at the top of our lungs. It was worth losing my voice over. I 100% recommend Nexus Lounge & VR to everyone and plan on making a trip monthly to hang out, de-stress, and bond with friends and family. Plus, it's a great workout and you can reward yourself by booking more sessions .

Although the Roseville Greek Food Festival is not a must-go event for me, it definitely is for the…read moreGreek community and St. Anna's Greek Orthodox Church members. I sat with a retired woman on the free shuttle bus from the parking lot who told me she has attended every year since she was a teenager! Apparently, there is a circuit of Greek festivals in the Sacramento area, including St. Katherine's in Elk Grove in late September and Sacramento Greek Festival (Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church) in early October. She cherishes the homemade food. She recommended the pastitsio (Greek lasagna) and spanakopita, but her absolute favorite is the LOUKOUMADES (Greek donut bites drizzled with honey, cinnamon, and optional walnuts). $5 admission. Cashless transactions. While in the main hall food line, I asked a church member food festival volunteer what she liked. She said the lamb and pastitsio were good. Because she doesn't like spinach, she said her favorite was the TYROPITA. I'm pretty sure I would have loved that given how much I enjoyed the Spanakopita. When I lucked out to find a seat under the shaded outdoor patio, one couple who had purchased nearly every food item told me their favorite was the pastitsio. I purchased lamb ($15 in September 2026), pastitsio ($13), spanakopita ($5), mizithra pasta ($8), loukoumades (small for $10), baklava ($4.25), melomakarona ($2.75), and almond crescent cookie ($2.75). I spent a lot more than I expected. My favorites were the SPANAKOPITA, ALMOND CRESCENT COOKIE, Mizithra Pasta, and Loukoumades. The Almond Crescent cookie reminded me of the chewy Italian amaretti cookies, so I was happily surprised and delighted by it. Spanakopita was warm and flaky. The Loukoumades was a long, slow line around 3:15 PM. I was in line for at least 40 minutes. Rice Pilaf was sold out when I was in main food line around 2 PM. More was getting prepared, but it would have been a 12 minute wait (I couldn't hold up the line that long), so I opted for the Mizithra Pasta. The main food line was inside the building with the fellowship room (the prior sanctuary). I think I waited about 20 minutes. The line then split into 2 cafeteria lines. You receive a plastic reusable tray, paper plate, plastic utensils, and napkins. Outside the main food hall, there is a patio with a long table with to-go boxes and plastic bags. You can return the trays there. I went on Sunday, Day 2 of the festival. Many of the desserts were already sold out before I arrived. One bakery staffer told me the Galaktoboureko, the custard phyllo pastry, was her favorite, but that was sold out. I didn't think the Pastitsio and Lamb (leg meat) were served hot enough. They were prepared in advance and kept in warming trays. You could see the volunteers grilling chicken and sausage, so those might be fresher and hotter. Great Greek Mediterranean Grill offered free samples of hummus with your choice of carrots or pita bread. The shuttle buses were actual buses, not vans. There were at least 2 in service. Parking is less than a mile away, so you could walk back on your own. Getting to the festival was much faster than waiting for a ride home at a popular departure time. I suspect I waited around 45 minutes for a ride back. First bus in front of me filled, so I had to wait for the next bus. If you're about 2/3 up the hill waiting for the bus, you probably won't make it on the bus. On-site parking is limited, so it's recommended to park in the nearby lot (1411 Secret Ravine Parkway, Roseville, CA 95661). I was focused on trying and buying the food, so I didn't spend time shopping or enjoying the music or Greek dancing. I probably would've enjoyed dancing. I did bump into or recognize people I knew from pickleball and line dancing, so it can be a fun and friendly gathering place. I did chat with people while in line for food. You can also go on a scheduled tour of the church. You can't bring food or drink into the sanctuary. There is a church store where you can buy Christian items and local honey from monasteries. Main activity is eating, so you'll probably spend 1.5 to 2 hours to stand in line and eat. Allocate time for the shuttle bus or walk back to your car. Here's the website for the Roseville Greek Food Festival held annually at St. Anna's Greek Orthodox Church: https://festival.saintanna.org/

Small Greek Festival on the Grounds of St. Anna (Mary's mother). Lots of good food and tons of…read morepastries for sale. Dancing starts at 2pm. $5 admission credit or debit only. Under 12, active military or first responders free. Free parking at 1 Adventist Way off Sunrise and Eureka. Free school bus ride. Very clean and quick.

I like a good outdoor festival and I'm happy there's one closer to where I live instead of trekking…read moreall the way down to Oak Park... there's just some key differences between the two. Quarry Park in Rocklin is a great space. It's huge and open, with a fair amount of trees for shade and even an outdoor amphitheater/stage. That would be nice for the live music... except there wasn't any :( The crowd was a lot smaller and spread out, and there was twice as much seating as Oak Park's venue (not including the grass area). It was also a lot more kid friendly than the one at Oak Park, and even featured a crafting area. There were virtually no lines for the half a dozen food vendors, but sadly no vegan options except for Conscious Creamery's sweet treats. A couple of the artisans from Gather: Oak Park were there, and a couple new ones too. I love supporting local, but I didn't really see anything that sparked my interest. All in all it's a good concept with a lot of room for improvement. In comparison to Oak Park's Gather, my preference is to make the drive out for that one instead- but I wouldn't rule out coming back here again in the fall.

3rd annual Broadway International festival hosted by Queen Sheba. This event is on Broadway between…read more16th and 19th street. We visit this event every year as it's near my mom's house and we get to try all kinds of foods: Jamaican, Mexican, BBQ, etc. Dave's BBQ tri tip with Mac n cheese was very good! Too bad they ran out of brisket by 2pm. We also tried the fried wings and fries combo which were hot and fresh. They didn't have a fresh lemonade stand this year and most beverages were canned so we skipped purchasing beverages. Several vendors had books, natural products for skin and hair, clothing, toys and other items. Live music at both ends of the block were fun to listen to while the kiddos danced. We took a train ride for $5 and the kids loved it! All in all, a fun event for the neighborhood.

Vampires, Steampunkers & Pirates, OH MY!…read more SITREP What a BLOODY good time at the 2013 Vampire-Pirate-Steampunker-(name your favorite costume category) BALL! Hosted at the Placer County Fairgrounds in Roseville, CA, it was an eclectic & eccentric event of magnificent proportions! Even though it IS a "Vampire Ball" ("per se", as kids in SouthPark chirp it), there was plenty of action for many different themes, and it all started on the Red Carpet experience complete with paparazzi photographers (including me!) THE SETUP Indeed - theme was "Dark Shadows" parody, starring Johnny Depp, Michelle Pfieffer, et al, as well as an homage to the 60's TV show inspiring it. And this production featured promoter-hostess Shannon McCabe's uber-creative "Visionary Living Theme Sets", where guests at the event could interact with live actors playing the characters from the movie Dark Shadows who were in full costume. In some of the sets, you experienced the Collinswood Manor, the docks of Collinsport and the family's fish cannery. We even had PIRATE SHIPS cause there is that tie in with the Dark Shadows movie with one of the female vampire characters. VAMPIRE BALL TRADITION IN ROSEVILLE-SACRAMENTO AREA This has now become a great tradition in the Sacramento Valley, bringing both participants and guests from the Bay Area, L.A., Seattle and the East Coast. * Last year's 2012 Vampire Ball's theme was "Interview With A Vampire", complete with the Tom Cruise and Brad Pitt cast of characters, and which was also held at the Placer County Fairgrounds. * And the year before's 2011 Vampire Ball's theme was "Bram Stoker's DRACULA", complete with the Gary Oldman, Winona Ryder and Keanu Reeves cast of characters, though this event was actually held at THE NECROPOLIS (the dungeon space that was below Cafe Americain) in Old Sacramento. [The Vampire Ball was moved to Roseville because too many people was causing the venue space to burst at the seams.] * I can't wait to see what next year's theme will be! [*crosses his fingers* Please let it be Buffy. Please NOT Twilight. Please let it be Buffy. Please NOT Twilight.] ;) COLLABORATION OF VILLAINS PROMOTING VILLAINY *& WENCHING) As alluded to above, the Vampire Ball joined forces with the dynamic teams of creative groups of people: * STEAMPUNKS! Such as: (1) the League of Proper Villains; and, (2) The Sacramento Steampunks Society. To that end, the Steampunks had a "WARNING: Point of No Return Area" - the danger being that you were welcomed into a visual vortex of all things Steampunk, but many festival goers found it addictive and were transformed into their new reality. * PIRATES! Did I mention there were PIRATES? Hell Yeah! The harbor of "Collinsport" played host to Pirates, the esteemed groups "The Rogues of the Golden Coast" and the "Pirates of Sacramento". Complete with live mini-cannons! [Look at those cute little buggers in my pictures!] It was a *BLAST!* MUSIC & DANCING Inside the large building playing host to our Vampire shenanigans, the MUSIC NEVER STOPPED! My DJ buddies DJs Bryan Hawk, David Vandyke and Duc get the beats pounding and the dance area filled with lights, lasers, and wall screens of color that melted reality into a fantasy of dance, sight and sound. THOR'S HORSE...ER UNICORN! Vlad the Giant Rocking Unicorn was again a special guest at the Vampire Ball, and boy did he get his back broken in by all sorts of Vampire & Pirate patrons wanting to ride that bucking equine! ME! A JUDGE! OH MY! This year, the ball put the "VAMP" back into "Vampire Pin Up". For some reason, the promoters thought I was qualified to be a JUDGE for the VAMP Pageant. I was all too happy to accept that responsibility (AND it meant a FRONT ROW SEAT which I made good use of to take LOTS of pictures. And I mean, LOTS - dam well uploaded 360!) In addition, it was awesome to see the return of the 2013 VAMP Pin Up Queen, JEZEBEL (aka Jennifer Mathews)! She was there to crown the new 2014 VAMP Pin Up Queen winner and it was an awesome time. LADY LUCK CAR CLUB Celebrity pin up model and founder of the Lady Luck Car Club, BETTY ANN, also returned as one of the pageant judges, along with her posse of beautiful women and their cars! SUCH FUN! OUTSIDE BAND STAND It was a treat to see friends Adam Jones & Ashley of the band Savi0r play the bandstand along with the featured headlining band Sacramento's own, New Pioneers with lead singer Bruce Kubel. FOOD & VENDORS There was a plethora of vendors sharing their wares. I must give a shout-out to my stalwart friend & compadre Nick Roberts for sharing his artistic talents and art pieces for people to enjoy. KUDOS Props to Shannon McCabe, Wendy Williams and staff & volunteers for their energetic hard work in putting on such an AMAZEBALLS event! THE LOWDOWN The 2013 Vampire Ball "Dark Shadows" by Shannon McCabe was indeed a Festival of Fun for Vampires, Pirates, Steampunkers & Devils like me!

The Vampire Ball is now at the California Automobile Museum and here is a clip of the event…read more Gregory James of James Media Presents Shannon McCabe's Vampire Ball 2017 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S2DrZGNyJNk&feature=youtu.be Loved the 2017 Vampire Ball!

This is so much fun. I had such a great time and I can't wait to go again. This is actually a…read morefundraiser and all proceeds go to our local Rocklin community. Great job South Placer Rotary Club!!! Amazing beer, ciders and so so so much more

I'm not a beer gal but my boyfriend wanted to go so I went. It was super crowded and everyone was…read morepumped to try all the tastings. In spite of the scorching heat, I managed to keep hydrated. What I loved was the friendly vendors, the food, the volunteer and greeters. I wasn't fond of the loudness of the crowds, the rowdiness and music. The free water and very clean portapotties was a plus. What I didn't like was the event was very unorganized. Once you got your wrist band for general admission, there was no direction on where to go or what to do. No one to guide you and no signage. We figured out that we needed to wait before 1pm hit and only VIP had access to get in sooner but folks were aimlessly wandering. Some general admissions coming in early and the rest waiting. The security guard standing there at the entrance could have done his job by notifying all nonVIP no access. I'm a smoker and asked the young security guard at the food area where to go to smoke, he asked his head boss and his head boss asked his boss. I was told to smoke outside of the event only and that ins and outs were indeed allowed. As I exited the event to have my cigarette, I asked again one of the ladies who were issuing wrist bands at the entrance area if I was good to go out for a smoke and come back in and was told yes again. So after I tried to come back in, I was stopped by a Spade Security man. He was extremely rude and asked what I was doing and if I showed ID already. I said yes and I explained I went to have a cigarette and coming back in. I showed my wrist band. He said I can not come back in. When I tried to explain to him what I was told, he cut me off and said, "I don't care!" Finally he said he would let me back in this once but "dont do it again". I get that he's security but throwing around your power like that will get you major karma. It sounds to me like rules were not made clear to all staff and there was so much disorganization. I will never come back to this event.

Who knew chickens had their own festival right in old town Fair Oaks? There were many great booths…read morewith vendors of all types and it really had the feel of a super-sized street fair. I decided to come for the breakfast at the clubhouse which was a great deal and start to the day prior to walking around the streets. The kids taking orders and serving were so sweet and doing such a great job! There was music and entertainment on the main stage and a large kids area filled with free games and giveaways that was fantastic for little ones! Surprising as it may seem, I never heard or saw a chicken dance once, which isn't a bad thing! But I was really surprised to see how many feral chickens were actually roaming around the streets and parks! Too bad I didn't find any fertile eggs to bring home, but maybe next time!