SacGeeks Presents: The Winter Surprise Holiday Party & Market at Lucid Winery!
Join SacGeeks at Lucid Winery for an evening of holiday fun, shopping, surprises, and festive cheer! Whether you're looking for unique holiday gifts, a fun night out with friends, or an excuse to show off your ugliest holiday sweater, we've got you covered.
Event Details
Saturday, December 5, 2026
Time: 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Location: Lucid Winery, 1015 R St, Sacramento, CA 95811
Admission: FREE!
What's Happening?
Holiday Market: Shop for unique finds and gifts while supporting vendors.
Ugly Sweater Contest: Break out your most outrageous holiday sweater for a chance to win prizes! Geek awards with Celebrity host Erik Braa.
Holiday Fun & Surprises: Celebrate the season with SacGeeks and our community.
Want a Little Extra Holiday Magic? Go VIP!
For just $25, treat yourself to our special VIP experience, which includes:
A FREE gift valued at over $50!
Exclusive workshops with take-home items!
A coupon for discounted beverages!
It's our way of adding a little extra surprise to your holiday celebration!
General admission is FREE, but VIP tickets are limited, so grab yours early!
Come for the market, stay for the party, and celebrate the holidays with your favorite geek community.
Stay Geeky and Happy Holidays!
Event Schedule
4:00–9:00 PM | Holiday Market
Shop local vendors, artists, makers, and creators for unique gifts, collectibles, handmade items, and holiday surprises.
4:30–5:30 PM | Meet Barbie
Come on Barbie, let's go party! Stop by for a fun photo opportunity with Barbie.
5:00–6:00 PM | Photos with Mrs. Claus
Capture some holiday magic with Mrs. Claus!
6:00–7:00 PM | Meet the Grinch & Martha May Who
Get into the holiday spirit with two familiar faces from Whoville! Stop by for festive photos and fun.
6:30 PM | SacGeeks Community Geek Awards — Hosted by Celebrity Voice Actor Erik Braa
Join us as we celebrate the artists, creators, volunteers, businesses, and community champions who make Sacramento's geek community extraordinary!
Our celebrity host, Erik Braa, known as the "Viking of Voiceover," has voiced characters including Moon Knight in Marvel Rivals, Draven and Jax in League of Legends, Master Kohga in Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity, and characters from Star Fox.
The ceremony will also feature The Legacy of a Legend Award (The Farley Award), honoring the lasting community impact of Gene Farley of Comics and Collectibles.
8:00 PM | Ugly Sweater Contest
Break out your funniest, wildest, or most outrageous holiday sweater for a chance to win prizes!
More Holiday Fun Throughout the Evening
FREE 360 Camera Photo Experience, sponsored by Funaticals
FREE Holiday Crafts for Kids
Community Cosplay Groups & Special Guests
Door Prizes and Giveaways throughout the evening
Holiday Shopping featuring local artists, creators, and small businesses
Upgrade Your Holiday Experience — VIP Tickets $25
Want a little extra holiday magic? Our optional VIP experience includes:
A special gift valued at over $50
An exclusive crafting workshop with take-home items
A coupon for discounted beverages
One door prize ticket
General admission is completely FREE! VIP tickets are optional.
Give Back This Holiday Season!
Help us spread kindness and holiday cheer!
Bring a new, unwrapped toy to support children and families through SAVA and LifeSTEPS, and receive an extra chance to win a door prize.
Every gift helps make the season brighter for someone in our community.
Thank You to Our Sponsors!
Presenting Sponsor: Funaticals
A special thank-you to Funaticals for providing our door prizes, VIP gifts, and free 360 camera photo experience!
Supporting Sponsors:
Lucid Winery | Power Morphicon Events | Impound Comics | VerseCon | SuperHeroU
Their generosity and support help us bring this community celebration to life!
Join Us!
Whether you're shopping for holiday gifts, celebrating your favorite fandoms, meeting special guests, or simply spending time with friends and family, there's something for everyone at the Winter Surprise Holiday Party & Market!
Saturday, December 5, 2026
4:00–9:00 PM
Lucid Winery, 1015 R Street, Sacramento, CA 95811
FREE Admission | All Ages Welcome | Optional VIP Experience $25
Reserve your FREE admission or purchase your VIP experience through our Eventbrite registration page.
Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2003380135916?aff=oddtdtcreator