News

There’s always something new happening in Sacramento’s tourism industry. With special events, new things to do and exciting new businesses popping up all the time, this is the place to keep abreast of all the tourism and travel news from the Sacramento Convention & Visitors Bureau. Check out the most recent news releases below.

Press Releases


November 19, 2008 - New Year’s Sky Spectacular to Blast Above Old Sacramento
Residents of Sacramento will be treated to a FREE New Year’s Eve Celebration on the waterfront in Old Sacramento. The event features a full schedule of activities for families and children, hosted from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. under the tent in Waterfront Park. MORE


July 1, 2008 - 200 Tons of Dirt & the Annual Gold Rush Days Event Coming to Old Sacramento Labor Day Weekend!
SACRAMENTO – More than 200 tons of dirt will be dumped on the streets of Old Sacramento as the annual Gold Rush Days festival will “turn back the clock,” transforming Sacramento's historic district into a scene straight out of the 1850s. MORE


June 1, 2008 - Celebrate Regional Flavors and Award-Winning Wines at Sacramento's 6th Annual Grape Escape Event
The Sacramento Convention & Visitors Bureau is pleased to announce the 6th Annual Grape Escape - A Capital Region Wine and Food Celebration, presented by Raley's & Bel Air. MORE


April 11, 2008 - Sacramento CVB Appoints Sales Manager for Three City Partnership
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The Sacramento Convention & Visitors Bureau (SCVB) has appointed Julie Gorman National Sales Manager in the three city partnership with Baltimore and Fort Worth. MORE


December 31, 2007 - Two Fireworks Shows to Explode Above Old Sacramento - Free Community Celebration Filled with Family-Friendly Entertainment
Residents of Sacramento will be treated to a FREE New Year's Eve Celebration on the waterfront in Old Sacramento. Along with two fireworks shows, the event features a full schedule of activities for families and children hosted from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. under the tent in Waterfront Park. MORE


December 3, 2007 - Sacramento CVB Appoints Director of Tourism
SACRAMENTO, CA – The Sacramento Convention & Visitors Bureau (SCVB) has appointed Terry Selk as Director of Tourism. MORE


November 13, 2007 - Sacramento Joins Baltimore and Fort Worth in Multicity Partnership - Capital of California is Third City in Unique Sales Initiative
The Sacramento Convention & Visitors Bureau has joined the Baltimore Area Convention and Visitors Association and the Fort Worth Convention & Visitors Bureau as the third city in their innovative partnership. MORE


October 1, 2007 - Sacramento CVB Holds Second $1 Million Discover Gold Sweepstakes Grand Prize Event
SACRAMENTO, CALIF. - Much like the prospectors of 1849, 10 lucky meeting professionals hoped to strike it rich in Sacramento on Sept. 27 at the second annual Discover Gold Sweepstakes Grand Prize Event. MORE


September 28, 2007 - Sacramento CVB Appoints New Convention Sales Manager
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The Sacramento Convention & Visitors Bureau (SCVB) has appointed Betsy Kennedy as convention sales manager. MORE


August 31, 2007 - 200 Tons of Dirt & the Annual Gold Rush Days Event Coming to Old Sacramento Labor Day Weekend
More than 200 tons of dirt will be dumped on the streets of Old Sacramento as the annual Gold Rush Days festival will “turn back the clock,” transforming Sacramento's historic district into a scene straight out of the 1850s. MORE


June 16, 2007 - Juneteenth 2007
During the weekend of June 16-17, 2007, the Sacramento Convention & Visitors Bureau will present Juneteenth - A Celebration of Freedom Weekend MORE


May 1, 2007 - Taste the Region at the “Local's Only” Grape Escape - New Venue Offers Expanded Layout & International Recording Artist
The Sacramento Convention & Visitor Bureau (SCVB), along with eight regional counties, is pleased to announce the return of the annual Grape Escape, presented by Raley's & Bel Air, A Capital Region Wine and Food Celebration. MORE


May 1, 2007 - Wine and Dine Yourself in Style During Sacramento's First Ever “Wine & Dine Week”
In an effort to spotlight Sacramento's emerging restaurant scene and regional wine production, the Sacramento Convention & Visitors Bureau (SCVB) has partnered with 20 local restaurants to create “Wine & Dine Week”, scheduled for June 17 through June 22. MORE


April 13, 2007 - Treasures from Hearst Castle
The California Museum for History, Women and the Arts, in partnership with California State Parks, brings the flavor of Hearst Castle to the state capital. MORE


April 9, 2007 - Sacramento CVB Appoints Director of Convention Sales
The Sacramento Convention & Visitors Bureau (SCVB) has appointed Paul Miller as Director of Convention Sales. MORE