Tickets on sale now for Curtis Park Home & Garden Tour

Spring is in the air – and spring garden events abound. Among them is a Sacramento institution: The 35th annual Curtis Park Home & Garden Tour.

Set for Saturday, April 26, this community event embraces Curtis Park’s quirky style as four beautiful homes open their doors and garden gates to visitors. Built between 1910 and 1940, each house has its own unique style (Craftsman, Colonial or Tudor) and approach to entertaining, with gorgeous kitchens and inviting backyard spaces.

This year’s tour also features an urban food and flower farmer who grows bountiful crops on her large lot and sells bouquets to support a local food bank.

Along a walk-able or bike-able 2-mile loop, the tour and accompanying celebration in Curtis Park are presented by the Sierra Curtis Neighborhood Association with proceeds benefiting the Sierra 2 Center for the Arts and Community and neighborhood programs.

While the tour is going on from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 26, the north end of Curtis Park will be buzzing with free entertainment including live jazz music and historical displays. Learn about beekeeping and tree care from local experts. Several food trucks and picnic tables will be available.

The Capitol A’s Model A Ford Club will display its restored vintage cars in front of the participating homes and periodically tour the neighborhood.

Tickets are $25 in advance, $30 on tour day, and available at www.Sierra2.org, or at the Sierra 2 Community Center, 2791 24th St., Sacramento. On tour day, purchase tickets at the north end of Curtis Park at 26th Street and Donner Way.

Details: www.Sierra2.org or call 916-452-3005.