Date/Time
05/16/2026
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM Pacific
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM Pacific
Event Type(s)
Community events in Fair Oaks
Event Description
Join us for Sacramento’s ultimate burger showdown! Sample mouthwatering burgers from ten chefs, sip on local brews, and decide who reigns supreme. Don’t forget to take notes – your vote counts! By participating, you’ll be directly supporting the American River Parkway Foundation and the impactful Parkway CONNECT program. May the best burger win the burger battle, and your taste buds!
Meet our Burger Chefs
- Chef Sam Shafer, Revival at the Sawyer (reigning Judge’s Choice winner)
- Chef Pedro Depina, 7th Street Standard (reigning People’s Choice winner)
- Chef Michael Fagnoni, Moksa Barrel House
- Chef Stephen Ashley, The Firehouse Restaurant
- Chef Scott Ostrander, Gami Burger
- Chef Matt Brown, Husick’s by Forester
- Chef Gregory Desmangles, Good Neighbors
- Chef Nickolas Duren, Druthers Sutter Park
- Sacramento Metro Fire
- Sacramento City Fire
Location
Contact Person
Kayla Webb
(phone: 9164862773)
(phone: 9164862773)
Details
Tickets are $75, which includes entry, unlimited burgers, refreshments from the ARPF beer garden, and a vote for the People’s Choice winner. VIP Tickets are $150 and include all the standard perks + one-hour early entry at 4 pm, access to the VIP area, specialty cocktails, and a chance to hang out with the celebrity judges.
Children between the ages of 0 to 5 receive free entry. Tickets are required for children 6 and up. Tickets for children between the ages of 6 and 13 are discounted and cost $50, which includes unlimited burger tastings, sodas and drinks, and access to the games and activities area. Kids tickets do not include VIP area access.
Children between the ages of 0 to 5 receive free entry. Tickets are required for children 6 and up. Tickets for children between the ages of 6 and 13 are discounted and cost $50, which includes unlimited burger tastings, sodas and drinks, and access to the games and activities area. Kids tickets do not include VIP area access.
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