The Sacramento Chapter’s annual music festival is back bigger and better this year! Featuring NINE bands throughout the day, this FREE family-friendly event provides a platform for professionals in the public works industry to showcase their musical talents. Each of our bands features members from the Public Works or AEC professional services industry and all proceeds from the festival benefit the Chapter’s Education Endowment Fund to provide grants to five local Universities and Community Colleges that provide Public Works education in the Sacramento Region.
The idea to hold an APWA Music Festival came from Jeff Cox, an APWA member who realized several people in Public Works are also musicians. The first festival was held in 2017 and 300 people were in attendance to see 5 bands. Each year the festival has grown and this year, we are excited to again host the largest number of bands possible for a one-day event.
Folsom School of Rock – Precision Concrete Cutting
Mangini Misfits – Dianna Laney, CFP(R)
Ransomed Souls – Frank’s Garage Doors
Au.dacious Pyrites – City of Folsom & Precision Concrete Cutting
Busted Flat – Jacobs
Amped – ENGEO, Dokken Engineering & City of Davis
Custom Neon – ECORP Consulting & ENGEO
The Verge – Sierra Geotech
Blood Red Sky - Salaber Associates
Attendance is free and food and beverage tickets are available for purchase. APWA Music Festival has partnered with Square to accept all major credit & debit cards at the festival. We also accept cash at the festival. Sorry, no personal checks.
The event is hosted in the parking lot of Dokken Engineering which is located right off the American River Bike Trail. The event is bike and scooter-friendly and located less than 2-miles from the SacRT light rail station at Iron Point and Folsom Blvd. Parking is free and plentiful in the adjacent neighbor’s parking lot and along Blue Ravine Road.
NEW THIS YEAR is a Vintage Vinyl Record Market! Come enjoy and purchase incredible vintage vinyl records on show by our on-site vendors.
Back this year is our ever-popular Kid Zone which provides fun creative and physical activities for kids of all ages for free. The Kid Zone is a fun place for kids to hang out, play games, and create their own work of art. In years past we have offered yard games, hula hoops, rock painting, free face painting, temporary tattoos, create your own door hanger or water bottle, coloring, and more! 2025 promises even more fun and creativity for the kiddos! We do ask that you keep an eye on your children while they are in the Kid Zone, to keep the area safe, respectful, and fun.
There’s plenty of shade but come early for the best spots. Bring chairs, blankets, and the whole family! Dogs are permitted as long as they are on a leash, well-mannered, and cleaned up after.
Cost:
Free to Attend - Registration NOT required!
Sponsorships: $500. Includes name on event poster, banner, and t-shirt. Sponsors receive two event t-shirts, posters, and postcards as well as their logo on Chapter Newsletter and website. Sponsor early for maximum exposure!
