Sacramento is getting its annual dose of potassium in the sweetest of ways as the Sacramento Banana Festival readies to peel back into Land Park for its 13th year. The event, set for August 17 and 18, doubles as a celebration of global cultures that honor the banana as more than a fruit, but as a staple that bridges food, art, and culture across Africa, Asia, and the Americas. With festivities spanning from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday and until 5:30 p.m. on Sunday, the festival aims to combine eclectic experiences for anyone looking to quickly engage in the joy of communal feasting and performance.