All are welcome to attend this delicious event showcasing some of the best chefs in the Farm to Fork Capital. Photo courtesy of the Parkway Foundation

SACRAMENTO, CA (MPG) – The American River Burger Battle is returning to Discovery Park from 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday, May 16. Eight local chefs and two fire departments will compete for the title of best burger in Sacramento. Attendees can dine on unlimited mouthwatering burgers prepared by the competing chefs, sip on local brews, listen to live music from Handsome Devil, play lawn games and help decide who reigns supreme by casting their vote for the People’s Choice winner.

“We are so excited for our second annual American River Burger Battle. We have a talented line-up of chefs competing this year, including last year’s Judge’s Choice Winner, Sam Shafer, and the People’s Choice Winner, Pedro Depina,” said Dianna Poggetto, executive director of the American River Parkway Foundation.

This year, the competing chefs include Sam Shafer, representing the Kimpton Sawyer Hotel; Pedro Depina, representing 7th Street Standard; Michael Fagnoni, representing Hawk’s Public House and Moksa Barrel House; Scott Ostrander, representing Origami Asian Grill and Gami Burger; Matt Brown, representing Husick’s by Forester; Gregory Desmangles, representing Good Neighbor; Anthony Contreras, representing The Firehouse Restaurant; Nickolas Duren, representing Druthers Sutter Park; Sacramento Metro Fire; and Sacramento City Fire.

The celebrity judges will include District 6 Assemblywoman Maggy Krell, District 4 Councilman Phil Pluckebaum, PBS KVIE's Abridged Senior Food Editor Benjy Egel, KCRA 3 Meteorologist Tamara Berg and Sacramento food influencer Alexis Frost. The judges will decide the Judge's Choice winner, while attendees will vote for the People's Choice winner. 

“Each chef brings something different to the competition while showcasing what makes Sacramento a unique culinary destination. We’re excited to see who wins, but we’re even more excited to use this community event to support a good cause,” Poggetto said. “All ticket proceeds support the American River Parkway Foundation’s programs bringing children, families and seniors to the Parkway.”

Tickets are all inclusive. Tickets are $75, which includes unlimited burgers and refreshments. VIP tickets are $150, which includes the standard perks plus early entry at 4 p.m., access to the VIP area, specialty cocktails and a chance to hang out with the celebrity judges. All are welcome to attend this delicious event showcasing some of the best chefs in the Farm to Fork Capital.

Visit https://arpf.org/events/american-river-burger-battle/ for more information and to purchase tickets.

About the American River Parkway Foundation

The American River Parkway Foundation (Parkway Foundation) is the only nonprofit organization focused on active conservation of all 23 miles of the American River Parkway (Parkway). Through managing programs like volunteer clean-ups, infrastructure improvements, trail maintenance, fire mitigation and education, the Parkway Foundation leads and inspires the community to conserve and nurture the Parkway as a unique, accessible resource for everyone to enjoy. Learn more at www.ARPF.org.