Country music fans gathered at Heart Health Park at Cal Expo for the second Country in the Park festival of the year, bringing thousands together for live music, food, drinks and time with friends.
The festival, presented by country radio station KNCI, has been a Sacramento tradition for 26 years. While the main event typically takes place in May, organizers added a fall edition several years ago to meet growing demand.
For fans like Matthew Hoag, the anticipation is part of the experience…