• 2011 Banana Festival

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    The Banana Festival returns to Sacramento for our second year! This year we will have another amazing line up of local entertainment, even more scrumptious banana foods and loads of banana themed family fun.
    Enjoy a summer weekend with family and friends at William Land Park and see the 2nd Annual Smashed Chef's Challenge where local chefs compete head-to-head to create mouth watering dishes with bananas. We will see you there!
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  • Banana Splitacular

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    This year is even better! Our theme this year is Banana Splitacular. Participate in the adventure all weekend as costumed staff bring to life the music, food, dancing and activities through engaging and comical narration. Visit the new Banana Tasting Tent to sample and savor exotic flavors and dishes from around the world or learn more about the history and health benefits of the banana in the Superfruit Tent.
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  • The Banana Jungle

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    The Banana Festival is full of fun activities for all members of the family. The children's area named "The Banana Jungle" will again host an assortment of children's crafts, carnival style games, jump houses, a rock wall and much more. The children's stage will feature its own line-up of entertainment including the The Banana Slug String Band, the 2011 Banana Pageant, a Banana Split eating contest, magic tricks and youth choirs.
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Festival Information

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Everything is going BANANAS August 13th – 14th, 2011.

Join us at Sacramento’s William Land Park for a weekend full of music, food, art, dance, films, and family fun. Taste banana breads, cakes, pies, ice cream, muffins, puddings, cookies, shakes, fritters, soups. And see artwork, costumes, trinkets, live performances and much more.

Tickets are $7 for Adults and Kids 5 and under are FREE all weekend!

Proceeds from the 2011 festival support Sacramento’s Sojourner Truth Multicultural Art Museum.

PLEASE BE ADVISED: The website is currently being updated for the 2011 festival- Information subject to change. (Updated August 9, 2011).

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FAQs

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Saturday August 13th

Gates open 10:00am – 7:00pm

5K Run Begins at 9:00am

Sunday August 14th

Gates open 10:00am-5:00pm.

The Banana Festival in Sacramento is a cultural festival, celebrating the many cultures around the world that use bananas as a traditional food source. These include the cultures represented in the picture above; Central and South American, Caribbean, African, Indian, Asian and Pacific Islanders.

The Festival is a fundraiser for many local non-profits, primarily the Sojourner Truth Multicultural Art Museum. The Museum and it’s Art Development Center have been long term members of the community, educating and empowering local youth through art, music and healthy activities.

The Banana Festival is an alcohol-free family-friendly event. No pets permitted other than service dogs. No non-Festival food and drinks are permitted within the Festival grounds except for water. Be respectful of the artisans showcasing their original works, seek permission before taking pictures. Strollers are permitted but can present challenges when navigating the park area with grass, wood chips, and dirt pathways. Though the event is handicapped accessible, there is no wheelchair rental available. Sunblock and shade items are also advised for those sensitive to heat and sun.e

Banana Festival Location

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Sponsors

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The Banana Festival would not be possible without the support and enthusiasm from our corporate sponsors, media sponsors and the many volunteers. We would like to thank our great sponsors and donors for sharing in our vision of supporting the community.

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