Sacramento Hosts Fall Country in the Park Festival

The longstanding Sacramento tradition adds a fall event to meet local demand.

Updated on Oct. 24, 2026 in Fairs and Festivals

Screen-print poster illustration of an acoustic guitar and a hay bale, evoking the heritage atmosphere of the Sacramento music festival. — The Country in the Park festival, a 26-year Sacramento tradition, expanded to include an autumn edition at Heart Health Park this season. AI Illustration. Upload story photo >

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Country in the Park continues its 26-year tradition in Sacramento with a new fall edition at Heart Health Park. The event features performances by Bailey Zimmerman, Russell Dickerson, and Ian Munsick.

Why it matters

Organizers added the autumn festival to accommodate rising interest in the event, which historically draws large crowds to the region.

The fall event draws approximately 15,000 attendees, significantly smaller than the spring edition which typically sees more than 50,000 fans. This festival has served as a Sacramento tradition for 26 years.

The players

KNCI

This radio station serves as the presenter of the long-running Country in the Park festival series.

Bailey Zimmerman

The country music performer is part of the featured lineup for the fall festival.

Russell Dickerson

The country music artist is among the headline acts appearing at the current event.

Ian Munsick

The musician is featured as part of the current performance lineup at Heart Health Park.

The details

Crews prepared the site at Cal Expo to host the performances of Bailey Zimmerman, Russell Dickerson, and Ian Munsick. The event is presented by KNCI.

The fall Country in the Park festival occurred on October 24, 2026.
The main festival typically takes place in May.
Organizers will announce the lineup for next year in November 2026.

Industry Dynamics

The festival operates alongside the planned return of the GoldenSky country music festival, which is set to come back to the city after a two-year hiatus. This expansion reflects the broader trend of increasing demand for live country music events in Northern California.

Fans can attend the expanded fall event at Heart Health Park, which provides an additional opportunity to see major touring country acts. Attendees should look for lineup announcements coming in November 2026 to plan for the return of the spring festival and other major local events.

The takeaway

The expansion of the festival schedule signals strong regional interest in live country performances throughout the year. Local fans can expect a continued return of major concert events to Sacramento in the coming year.