If a city’s buildings and streets are its body, then festivals are its personality. That holds true in Sacramento, where annual events express what make its people tick and where their passions lie. In the city, nicknamed America’s Farm to Fork capital, end-of-summer festivals celebrate foods, craft beers and wines produced in the region and throughout California. Other events reflect the city’s passion for creativity, diversity and culture. And it doesn’t hurt that these mostly outdoor festivals take place during some of the city’s best weather of the year. For more events year-round: www.sacramento365.com

— Harriot Manley

California Craft Beer Festival

Move over, legislators, lawyers, and lobbyists: Capitol Mall becomes one big party during this sudsy event. With beers on tap from 160 California brewers, this festival bills itself as the largest craft beer fest in the state — and with unlimited tastings, we doubt anyone will argue (or bother to count). If you’re a beer geek, consider signing up for the three-day summit, which includes talks, interactive exhibits and educational sessions, as well as the festival.

Details: Capitol Mall, Sacramento (summit, Sept. 7-9; festival, Sept. 8); www.californiacraftbeer.com

Legends of Wine

In what’s undoubtedly one of the state’s classiest settings for a wine and cheese party, this event is staged at dusk in front of the state Capitol, with sunset views of gilded Tower Bridge and beyond. Learn about and sample many of the region’s award-winning wines, with plenty of time to rub elbows with winemakers and viticulture luminaries, or just hang out in a great setting with a rich Zinfandel.

Details: 10th Street and Capitol Mall, Sacramento (Sept. 20); www.farmtofork.com/events/legends-of-wine

Farm-to-Fork Festival

With its location smack-dab in the middle of California’s agricultural heartland, Sacramento throws this annual blowout to celebrate foods grown and made in Northern California. Packing Capitol Mall with free, family-friendly activities, the festival lets you sample food and drink, shop for all things culinary, watch cooking demos, and enjoy live music from entertainers such as the folk-and-country Wood Brothers. The finale event Sunday evening is the Tower Bridge dinner, always a sellout way in advance, so try again next year.

Details: Capitol Mall between Third and Eighth streets, Sacramento (Sept. 28-29); www.farmtofork.com

Sacramento Greek Festival

Take a quick trip to the Mediterranean at East Sacramento’s own Greek block party. Musicians strum the bouzouki while dancers twirl — and you too if you join a dance lesson. Greek food fans, you’ve found your happy place, with specialties like saganaki (flamed Greek cheese with lemon and brandy) and roast lamb with Greek herbs and spices. Save room for loukoumades (the Greek version of a doughnut hole) and other classic treats.

Details: 616 Alhambra Blvd., Sacramento (Oct. 5-7); www.sacramentogreekfestival.com

Bent: Sacramento LGBTQ Film Festival

In its 27th year, this multiday event showcases outstanding LGBTQ films at the lushly restored Crest Theater. Event organizers tweaked the name of this year’s event to give it “something different, something a little edgier. Hence the word “bent,” which they stress is not an acronym, but a word with multiple meanings: not straight, queer (British use), an inclination or natural talent, and a determination to do something. Film schedule still in the works; see the website for updates.

Details: 1013 K Street, Sacramento (Oct. 12-14); www.bentfilmfest.org

Sacramento Arts Festival

Slide into the holiday season at this juried event, with 225 contemporary craftspeople and fine artists presenting original works in the Sacramento Convention Center. Meet creators and browse pieces from virtually every category of fine art and contemporary crafts, including sculptors, ceramic artists, woodworkers, fabric and fiber artists, jewelers, glass artists, photographers and painters. Take a break from browsing with Greek, Indian and other foods from area restaurants.

Details: 14th and J streets (Oct. 26-28); www.sacartsfest.com