A world of flavors is coming to Sacramento. From Sept. 26–28, 2025, downtown will transform into the largest food festival the city has ever hosted with the debut of Terra Madre Americas. This all-new event combines Sacramento’s beloved Farm-to-Fork Festival with Terra Madre Americas, the U.S. edition of Slow Food International’s renowned Terra Madre Salone del Gusto.
For those who may not be familiar, Slow Food International’s Terra Madre Salone del Gusto is one of the world’s most influential food events, held every other year in Turin, Italy. It’s a showcase of the best of Slow Food, and as Sacramento Chef Ravin Patel has described, going there is like tasting your way through every region of Italy in just a few days—an experience that would otherwise take weeks.
Now, Terra Madre Americas will bring that experience to Sacramento, filling the SAFE Credit Union Convention Center and surrounding streets with three days of food and drink tastings from across the Americas, interactive exhibits, celebrity chef demonstrations, educational panels, hands-on workshops, a rotating culinary bistro, an Enoteca wine bar featuring 80+ labels, and a live music lineup headlined by The War on Drugs, Spoon, Big Head Todd and The Monsters, Jade Bird, and Passion Pit (solo acoustic).
This is the first time an event of its kind will be held in the western hemisphere, uniting flavors and traditions from the North Pole to the tip of South America in one unforgettable experience.
Image Courtesy of: Francisco Chavira
Programming at a Glance:
Inside the SAFE Credit Union Convention Center, visitors will discover a lineup of experiences.
The Terra Madre Americas Marketplace, presented by UC Davis Health
The Terra Madre Americas Marketplace, presented by UC Davis Health, will bring together 75+ local and international vendors to showcase the incredible diversity of food and drink from across the Americas, with a special emphasis on California’s indigenous tribes and producers from the Golden State. Guests can explore and sample wine, coffee, spirits, meats, cheeses, seafood, and more while meeting the makers behind every bite and sip.
Check out the Exhibitor List: TerraMadreUSA.com/exhibitors/
Slow Beverage Area
Curated by the Slow Food Coffee and Wine Coalitions, the beverage area will bring international experts together for tastings, talks, and interactive workshops. Guests can sample coffees, wines, ciders, beers, and spirits from around the world, explore the role of agroecology in the wine sector, and take part in interactive workshops — from barista and cocktail-making classes to guided tastings of agave spirits, wines, ciders, botanical beverages, coffee, and chocolate — all led by Slow Food experts from more than 16 countries across the Americas.
Check out the Slow Food Experiences: TerraMadreUSA.com/slowfoodexperiences/
Enoteca, presented by Bank of America
The Enoteca, presented by Bank of America, invites guests to sip and savor an exceptional selection of wines from across North and South America. With more than 80 wines from the United States and close to 20 from Latin America, the Enoteca offers a rare opportunity to explore the stories, traditions, and flavors behind each pour.
Educational Panels & Workshops at the Confluence Stage presented by Wilton Rancheria
Join celebrity chefs like Alice Waters, Jeremiah Tower, and Sean Sherman, along with producers, farmers, and vintners from across the Americas, for live cooking demos and thought-provoking panels that dive into food, culture, and sustainability.
Register for the sessions at: https://terramadreusa.com/learn/
Agroecology Hub
Discover how communities across the Americas are reconnecting food, farming, and culture at the Agroecology Hub. This interactive space brings together farmers, Indigenous and Afro-descendant communities, and chefs to share traditions and ideas for building healthier food systems. Join conversations in the Knowledge Room about sustainable practices and community-led food systems, then head to the Community Kitchen for talks and tastings of traditional recipes featuring cocoa, grains, fish, and legumes.
Terra Madre Americas Bistro powered by SMUD (SOLD OUT)
The Terra Madre Americas Bistro, powered by SMUD, will offer an intimate, reservation-only dining experience in the heart of the event. Guests will enjoy a three-course tasting menu created by celebrity and acclaimed chefs from across the Americas, including Jeremiah Tower and Sean Sherman. With limited seating, the Bistro gives attendees a rare chance to connect with renowned chefs, savor diverse flavors, and experience Terra Madre Americas in an elevated and unforgettable way.
The Grand Tasting (SOLD OUT)
The Grand Tasting kicks off the weekend with an elevated Terra Madre Americas experience that showcases the heart of Sacramento’s culinary scene. Guests will enjoy tastings from more than 20 acclaimed chefs alongside curated libations and live entertainment.
Image Courtesy of: Francisco Chavira
Outdoor Street Festival
While the indoor programming offers an incredible variety of experiences, the excitement continues outside. On Saturday, Sept. 27, and Sunday, Sept. 28, the streets surrounding the SAFE Credit Union Convention Center will transform into a vibrant street festival. Attendees can explore blocks filled with Farm-to-Fork Festival favorites, featuring food trucks, local Farm-to-Fork vendors, craft beer and wine, handmade goods, and interactive exhibits that showcase the very best of the Sacramento region
Live Music on the Golden 1 Live Music Stage
The outdoor festivities will culminate with a free concert series on the Golden 1 Live Music Stage featuring The War on Drugs, Spoon, Big Head Todd & the Monsters, Jade Bird, Passion Pit (Solo Acoustic), Jon Wiilde, hotplug, The Golden Cadillacs, Son Café, ZEPHYR, DJ Lady Char, and DJ NESSS.
More information on performance dates and set times can be found at: https://terramadreusa.com/livemusic/
Image Courtesy of: Francisco Chavira
Here’s when the action is happening:
Friday, September 26
Terra Madre Americas Marketplace: Noon to 8 p.m.
Enoteca: Noon to 8 p.m.
Grand Tasting: 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Saturday, September 27
Terra Madre Americas Marketplace: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Enoteca: Noon to 8 p.m.
Farm to Fork at Terra Madre Americas: Noon to 10 p.m.
Sunday, September 28
Terra Madre Americas Marketplace: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Enoteca: Noon to 6 p.m.
Farm to Fork at Terra Madre Americas: Noon to 6 p.m.
Admission to the indoor and outdoor portions of Farm to Fork at Terra Madre Americas is admission-free thanks to sponsors like Wilton Rancheria, UC Davis Health, and Bank of America.
Looking ahead, Terra Madre Americas will return every other year, alternating with Terra Madre Salone del Gusto in Turin.
So, what are you waiting for? Whether you’re sampling flavors from across the Americas, sipping wine at the Enoteca, learning from culinary legends, or dancing under the stars to your favorite band, Farm to Fork at Terra Madre Americas is set to be Sacramento’s biggest and boldest food festival yet.
Learn more about Terra Madre Americas at TerraMadreUSA.com, and follow @VisitSacramento on social media for updates.
Terra Madre Americas 2025 is proudly supported by Wilton Rancheria and UC Davis Health.
