The Roy C. Marcum Animal Care Faire is a free, family-friendly, pet-friendly event offering the community a chance to come together in celebration of animals, compassion and the lifesaving work happening every day at Bradshaw Animal Shelter. Photo courtesy of Sacramento County

SACRAMENTO, CA (MPG) – Mark your calendar: The Roy C. Marcum Animal Care Faire returns on Saturday, May 16 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Bradshaw Animal Shelter, and this year, we’re making it bigger, more vibrant and more fun than ever.

This free, family-friendly, pet-friendly event is one of our favorite days of the year. It’s a chance to bring the community together in celebration of animals, compassion and the lifesaving work happening every day at Bradshaw Animal Shelter.

Whether you’re a longtime supporter or visiting us for the first time, this is the perfect opportunity to experience the shelter in a whole new way.

What to Expect

The Animal Care Faire is a full afternoon of activity for all ages. This year’s event will feature adoptable dogs and cats ready to meet their forever families, local vendors and small businesses, craft breweries and wineries, food trucks serving up delicious bites, live music and entertainment, demonstrations and interactive activities and new additions for 2026 that will make this the most exciting Faire yet.

Bring your family. Bring your friends. Bring your dog on a leash (6 feet or shorter). Stay awhile and enjoy everything the day has to offer.

The Roy C. Marcum Animal Care Faire will feature adoptable dogs and cats ready to meet their forever families. Photo courtesy of Sacramento County

Honoring Roy C. Marcum

The Animal Care Faire is held in honor of Roy C. Marcum, a dedicated animal control officer who devoted his life to serving animals and the Sacramento County community. This event continues his legacy of compassion, service and advocacy for animals in need.

Every adoption, every conversation and every smile shared that day reflects the heart of the work he believed in.

Want to Be Part of the Faire?

We are currently welcoming vendors, local craft breweries and wineries, and event sponsors who want to participate in this growing community celebration.

This event draws hundreds of animal-loving families and provides a meaningful opportunity to connect with the community while supporting a great cause. If you are interested in becoming a vendor or sponsor, we invite you to apply!

To learn more or to apply to be a vendor, visit saccounty.gov.

Join us as we celebrate animals, community and the lifesaving work happening right here in Sacramento County.

We can’t wait to see you there.