Weekend Activities Include Banana Festival and Afternoon Tea

Bananas are often an unappreciated fruit. From banana splits to banana bread, this versatile treat is finally being celebrated in the Sacramento community in the first ever Banana Festival that runs all weekend. If a Broadway musical is more your style, The Fair Oaks Theatre is hosting “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown”. The entire family will appreciate the musical comedy. The GFWC American River Women’s Club is hosting a game day and afternoon tea. Dust off those dominoes and prepare for an afternoon of fun.

Join the community for a weekend of fun, food, music, art, and bananas at the first annual Banana Festival at Cosumnes River College. Celebrate healthy food, different cultures, and healthy living for $5 per person. Activities will include: a 5k run, food demonstrations, a banana bake off, car show, banana split contest, healthy living demonstrations for kids and adults and much more. The festival will be open from 4-8 p.m. on Friday and from 11 a.m.-8 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. For directions, information or to purchase tickets, click here.

The Fair Oaks Theatre Festival is presenting “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown” based on the Peanuts comic strip. This family-friendly Broadway musical will appeal to all ages and has a running time of just over an hour and a half. On Friday, August 13th, an ice cream social prior to the start of the 6:30 show will provide free ice cream to show guests. For more information or to purchase tickets, please see the official website.

The GFWC American River Women’s Club is hosting an afternoon tea and game day on Saturday from 1-4 p.m. All proceeds from the event will help to fund college scholarships and domestic violence intervention. Tickets are $15 and will include games like bunco, dominoes, card games and desserts. The event will be held at Rancho Cordova City Hall, located at 2729 Prospect Park Drive, Rancho Cordova. For more information, please call Janet Huddle- 362-5250 or Stacey Kingsley- 205-5900.

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