Festival frenzy

There’s no doubt about it: Summer puts you in the mood for a festival. And the weather outside is pretty darn summery already. Consequently, this weekend is chock-full of festival fun, with everything from a pan-Asian-themed festival to two different celebrations of craft beer. However you’re feeling, there’s an outdoor festival to fit your mood this weekend. Take your pick from the following list:

Japanese Street FestivalThis Japanese Street Festival celebrates Mikuni Japanese Restaurant & Sushi Bar’s 25th anniversary. The festival features the Japanese drum troupe Sacramento Taiko Dan, the Sacramento Kendo Club, music, dance performances and children’s activities. Additionally, as part of an ongoing contest, Mikuni will give away a Honda Fit to one of five finalists. The whole event will be catered by the Mikuni Sushi Bus. Thursday, May 17, 5-8 p.m. Free. Fountains at Roseville, Roseville Parkway and Galleria Boulevard in Roseville; www.mikunisushi.com.

Racho Cordova iFestCelebrating the diversity of the community, Rancho Cordova’s iFest (or International Festival) features cultural performances from a number of ethnic backgrounds. Attendees can enjoy Filipino music and dance, Middle Eastern dance, Mexican Folklorico performers, a fire-dancing troupe and traditional performances from the Scottish Highlands. Art, food and children’s activities round out the celebration. Saturday, May 19, 5-9 p.m. Free. Village Green Park, 3141 Bridgeway Drive in Rancho Cordova; (916) 273-5704; www.cordovacouncil.org.

Pow Wow DaysOrangevale’s Pow Wow days began in the early ’60s as a street parade with a barbecue dinner and a small carnival. Nearly 50 years later, it still features a parade and carnival, but has added live music, vendors, food, drinks and a kids’ fun zone. After 8,000 people showed up last year, this year event organizers expect more than 10,000 to attend over the course of four days. The event benefits 15 community nonprofit organizations. Thursday, May 17, 3-10 p.m.; Friday, May 18, 3-11 p.m.; Saturday, May 19, 11 a.m.-11 p.m.; Sunday, May 20, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Free admission, $5 for parking. Orangevale Community Park, 7301 Filbert Avenue in Orangevale; (916) 988-0175; www.orangevalepowwowdays.com.

West Coast BrewfestHeld annually along the Sacramento River, this brewfest boasts 120 different brews, live music, craft vendors and food. The entire event is a fundraiser for the Make-A-Difference Project. With a limited amount of tickets (3000) sold each year, the event quickly sells out, so buy your tickets early. Just one wristband permits you to grab all the beer you can taste. Saturday, May 19, 1-5 p.m. $35-$40 for general admission, $5 for designated drivers. Miller Park, 2790 Marina View Drive; (916) 924-3836; www.matsonian.com/wcbf.

Raley Field BrewfestSponsored by the Northern California Brewers Guild, this event will take place in the Raley Field outfield, with more than 50 beer vendors, music, and food. A general admission ticket will buy you 10 tastings, while a VIP ticket will allow you 18 tastings. Additionally, VIP ticket holders gain entry to the event an hour before general admission. Friday, May 18, 7-10 p.m. (6-10 p.m. for VIP). Raley Field, 400 Ballpark Drive in West Sacramento; (916) 376-4676; www.raleyfield.com.

Pacific Rim Street FestThis, the 20th annual installment of the Pacific Rim Street Festival in Old Sacramento, is again packed with Asian music, dance, food, craft vendors and martial arts demonstrations. The festival was founded in 1993 by community leaders and restaurateur Frank Fat. This year, the festival expands to the Westfield Downtown Plaza. Sunday, May 20, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Old Sacramento and Westfield Downtown Plaza. Free. (916) 451-6200; www.pacificrimstreetfest.com.

Operation: Restore Maximum Freedom 12With perhaps the most creative festival name this side of the Missisippi, Operation: Restore Maximum Freedom 12 is KDVS’ self-described “chillest funnest thing of the year.” The music festival features heavy-hitting local acts such as Dibia$e, World Hood and Raleigh Moncrief. The event is all ages. Saturday, May 19, 1-10 p.m. Plainfield Station, 23944 Country Road 88 in Woodland. $10. (530) 752-4948; www.kdvs.org.