Sacramento Job Fairs & Career Fairs

Sacramento Job Fair
Upcoming Event

Next Sacramento Job Fair: September 17, 2026

11 AM - 2 PM
Pacific Time (PT)

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sacramento NE Cal Expo, an IHG Hotel

2224 Auburn Boulevard
Sacramento, CA 95821

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Limited space available. Early registration recommended.

Looking for new career opportunities in Sacramento? Our Sacramento job fairs connect job seekers with employers who are actively hiring across a wide range of industries. These in-person hiring events give you direct access to recruiters, hiring managers, and decision-makers who are looking to fill open positions now.

At Sacramento job fairs, you can meet employers face-to-face, learn about current job openings, and make meaningful connections in a single event. Instead of submitting résumés online and waiting for responses, you’ll have the opportunity to speak directly with companies, ask questions, and make a strong first impression.

Whether you’re searching for an entry-level role, a mid-career opportunity, or a leadership position, Sacramento job fairs bring multiple employers together in one convenient location. Best Hire Career Fairs provides upcoming event dates, locations, and registration details, along with helpful tips to help you prepare, stand out, and make the most of your time at each event.

If you’re ready to move your job search forward, attending a Sacramento job fair is one of the most effective ways to meet employers hiring now and explore real career opportunities in your area.

Upcoming Sacramento Job Fairs

Browse the upcoming Sacramento job fairs above and select the date that best fits your schedule. Each listing includes the date, time (11:00 AM – 2:00 PM), and confirms the in-person venue at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sacramento NE Cal Expo.  

SEP17
JOB FAIR
Sacramento Job Fair September 17, 2026
Event time11am - 2pm PDTEvent locationHoliday Inn Express & Suites Sacramento NE Cal Expo, an IHG Hotel - 2224 Auburn Boulevard, Sacramento, CA 95821
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DEC9
JOB FAIR
Sacramento Job Fair December 9, 2026
Event time11pm - 2pm PSTEvent locationHoliday Inn Express & Suites Sacramento NE Cal Expo, an IHG Hotel - 2224 Auburn Boulevard, Sacramento, CA 95821
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MAR25
JOB FAIR
Sacramento Job Fair March 25, 2027
Event time11am - 2pm PDTEvent locationHoliday Inn Express & Suites Sacramento NE Cal Expo, an IHG Hotel - 2224 Auburn Boulevard, Sacramento, CA 95821
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MAY27
JOB FAIR
Sacramento Job Fair May 27, 2027
Event time11am - 2pm PDTEvent locationHoliday Inn Express & Suites Sacramento NE Cal Expo, an IHG Hotel - 2224 Auburn Boulevard, Sacramento, CA 95821
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JUL28
JOB FAIR
Sacramento Job Fair July 28, 2027
Event time11am - 2pm PDTEvent locationHoliday Inn Express & Suites Sacramento NE Cal Expo, an IHG Hotel - 2224 Auburn Boulevard, Sacramento, CA 95821
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SEP29
JOB FAIR
Sacramento Job Fair September 29, 2027
Event time11am - 2pm PDTEvent locationHoliday Inn Express & Suites Sacramento NE Cal Expo, an IHG Hotel - 2224 Auburn Boulevard, Sacramento, CA 95821
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DEC2
JOB FAIR
Sacramento Job Fair December 2, 2027
Event time11am - 2pm PSTEvent locationHoliday Inn Express & Suites Sacramento NE Cal Expo, an IHG Hotel - 2224 Auburn Boulevard, Sacramento, CA 95821
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Why Attend a Sacramento Job Fair with Best Hire Career Fairs

The Sacramento, Roseville, Folsom metro area has a broad, service oriented economy. Economic profiles show strong employment in government and education, healthcare and social assistance, professional and technical services, retail trade, construction, and transportation, with wages running above the national average.  

That means real opportunity, but also competition, especially for attractive roles with strong benefits or hybrid flexibility. When you rely only on online applications, your résumé may sit in a queue with hundreds of others. Our Sacramento job fairs help you stand out by putting you directly in front of hiring teams who are actively recruiting now.

Talk Directly with Hiring Managers

Instead of sending a résumé into an applicant tracking system and hoping for a reply, you can walk into the job fair and speak face-to-face with recruiters and hiring managers. You can quickly highlight your experience, ask about current openings, and understand what each employer values most.

Meet Multiple Employers in One Afternoon

In a single session, you can visit multiple employer booths. Compare roles, pay ranges, shift options, benefits, union/non union environments, training programs, and paths to advancement, all without scheduling weeks of separate interviews.

Discover Opportunities You Might Not See

Many organizations use Sacramento career fairs to promote newly approved roles, growth positions, and hard-to-fill openings in government, healthcare, logistics, skilled trades, and professional services. Meeting in person gives you early access and the chance to make a strong impression before jobs are widely advertised.

Speed Up Your Job Search

Because you are speaking directly with decision makers, you can move from “first conversation” to “next step” much faster. Many job seekers leave our Sacramento events with interviews scheduled, follow-up meetings arranged, or clear instructions for next steps in the hiring process.

How Our Sacramento Job Fairs Work

We keep the process straightforward so you can focus on making connections.

Register Online

Select the Sacramento event date at the top of this page and complete the quick registration form. You will receive a confirmation email with event details, parking information, and tips to prepare.

Prepare Your Materials

Before the fair:

  • Update your résumé and print several copies.
  • Prepare a short introduction that explains who you are, your experience, and what you are looking for.
  • Bring a notepad or use your phone (discreetly) to capture recruiter names and next steps.
  • Dress professionally business or business-casual is usually appropriate.

Check In at the Event

On event day:

  • Arrive a little early at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sacramento NE Cal Expo.
  • Check in at registration and review the list of participating employers.
  • Plan your route so you can hit your top targets first, then visit additional booths if time allows.

Interview & Follow Up

At each booth:

  • Greet the recruiter, offer your résumé, and introduce yourself confidently.
  • Ask about current openings, required skills, training, and career paths.
  • If there is a strong fit, you may be invited to a brief on-the-spot or same-day interview.

After the event, follow any instructions employers provided (online applications, assessments, etc.), send thank-you emails where appropriate, and connect on LinkedIn to keep the conversation going.

 

Job seekers waiting to interview with hiring managers at a Sacramento job fair

Who Should Attend Our Sacramento Career Fairs?

Our Sacramento job fairs are designed for a wide range of job seekers, from first-time applicants to experienced professionals.

With nearby institutions like Sacramento State, UC Davis, community colleges, and training programs, the area produces a steady stream of new talent.   Employers at our fairs often recruit for internships, entry-level roles, and trainee programs in government, healthcare, customer service, IT support, and office administration.

If you have experience in areas such as:

  • Government, administration, or public policy
  • Healthcare, nursing, allied health, or behavioral health
  • Education and training
  • Professional and technical services (IT, engineering, consulting, accounting, legal support)
  • Finance, banking, insurance, or real estate
  • Construction, skilled trades, utilities, or facilities
  • Logistics, warehousing, and transportation

Our Sacramento job fairs give you efficient access to multiple employers that need your skills.  

If you are transitioning from one industry to another, such as moving from retail or hospitality into customer service, office administration, healthcare support, or entry level IT, meeting employers in person helps you explain your transferable skills and learn what training or certifications might help you switch paths.

Sacramento job fair location hosting local hiring event

Top Industries Hiring at Sacramento Job Fairs

Local economic data show that Sacramento’s economy includes strong employment in:

State government, local agencies, school districts, and higher-education institutions.

Hospitals, clinics, medical groups, behavioral health providers, long-term care, and community health.  

Consulting, engineering, legal, IT services, and business support. 

Retailers, restaurants, hotels, attractions, and customer-facing service roles.  

Residential and commercial building, infrastructure, and related trades. 

Agriculture and food, ag-tech, clean energy, and related manufacturing and logistics. 

At our Sacramento job fairs, you can expect roles such as:

  • Administrative assistants, office coordinators, customer service reps
  • Case managers, medical assistants, CNAs, LVNs, allied health staff
  • Teachers, instructional assistants, and education support staff
  • IT support specialists, help desk, junior analysts, and network techs
  • Construction workers, equipment operators, electricians, HVAC, and other skilled trades
  • Warehouse associates, drivers, dispatchers, and logistics coordinators
  • Retail and hospitality supervisors, shift leads, and front-line team members

Each event is curated to feature employers who are actively hiring, so your conversations are tied to real, near-term opportunities.

Sacramento Job Market Overview

Recent labor-market reports for the Sacramento–Roseville–Folsom metro highlight:

  • A diverse employment base with strong concentrations in government/education, healthcare and social assistance, professional and technical services, and retail trade.  
  • Average hourly wages above the national average, reflecting the region’s mix of public-sector, healthcare, and professional jobs.  
  • Continued growth in healthcare, government services, professional services, construction, and logistics, as the region serves as both a state capital and a gateway between the Bay Area and Central Valley.  

For job seekers, that means:

  • Stable demand in core sectors like government, healthcare, and education.
  • Growing opportunity in construction, logistics, clean tech, and information/technology services.
  • Openings at multiple levels, from entry-level and transitional roles to specialized technical and leadership positions.

Our Sacramento job fairs connect you directly with employers across this landscape, helping you see where your skills fit and move your search forward faster.

Employers: Hire at Our Sacramento Job Fairs

Exhibiting at a Best Hire Career Fairs event is an efficient way to meet qualified candidates from across Sacramento County and the surrounding region.

  • Meet a high volume of motivated job seekers in a single afternoon.
  • Promote your brand, culture, benefits, and open roles at a busy in-person event.
  • Fill roles across government, healthcare, education, professional services, construction, logistics, retail, hospitality, and more.
  • Build a local talent pipeline you can tap for current and future openings.

Interested in exhibiting at an upcoming Sacramento job fair?

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Employers who Hire at our Sacramento Job Fairs

Alta California Regional Center hiring at the Sacramento Job Fair
acramento County Probation Department hiring at the Sacramento Job Fair
H&R Block hiring at the Sacramento Job Fair
California Employment Development Department (EDD) hiring at the Sacramento Job Fair
Alameda County Sheriff's Office hiring at the Sacramento Job Fair
California Department of Industrial Relations hiring at the Sacramento Job Fair
Sacramento County Department of Personnel Services hiring at the Sacramento Job Fair
California Miramar University hiring at the Sacramento Job Fair
Stockton Police Department hiring at the Sacramento Job Fair

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Sacramento Job Fair Location

All Sacramento events listed on this page are in-person job fairs hosted at:

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sacramento NE Cal Expo
2224 Auburn Blvd
Sacramento, CA 95821

Typical event hours: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM (Pacific Time).

The hotel offers convenient freeway access and is a short drive from downtown Sacramento, Cal Expo, and surrounding neighborhoods. Full address, parking notes, and any special directions will be included in your confirmation email after you register.

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Sacramento Neighborhoods & Areas We Serve

Our Sacramento job fairs welcome job seekers and employers from across the region, including:  

City of Sacramento
Downtown, Midtown
East Sacramento
Natomas
Pocket/Greenhaven
South Sacramento
North Sacramento
Sacramento County communities
Elk Grove
Rancho Cordova
Citrus Heights
Folsom, Galt
Placer
El Dorado Counties
Roseville
Rocklin
Lincoln
Folsom Lake/El Dorado Hills
Yolo County
West Sacramento
Davis
Woodland

If you can get to the venue, you are welcome at the fair.

Frequently Asked Questions – Sacramento Job Fairs

A Sacramento job fair is an in-person hiring event where multiple employers from the Sacramento region come together to meet job seekers, share information about open positions, accept résumés, and identify candidates for interviews and offers.

Yes. The Sacramento events listed on this page are in-person job fairs, held from 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sacramento NE Cal Expo.  

No. While the jobs featured focus on Sacramento and surrounding communities, candidates from other areas are welcome, especially if you are relocating or willing to commute.

Yes, advance registration is strongly recommended. It ensures faster check-in, gives employers a preview of expected attendance, and allows us to send you event updates and preparation tips.

There is no cost for job seekers to attend our Sacramento job fairs. Admission is free, your main investment is preparation and time at the event. Employers pay to exhibit.

  • Printed copies of your résumé
  • A pen and notepad (or a phone notes app) for taking down recruiter names and next steps
  • A list of target employers and positions you are interested in
  • A professional, positive attitude

Plan to dress professionally, business or business-casual. First impressions matter, and a neat, polished appearance will help you stand out to recruiters.

Often, yes. Many employers conduct quick screening interviews at their booth or in a nearby area. If there is a strong match, they may schedule a more formal interview shortly after the fair.

You will typically see employers from government and education, healthcare, professional and technical services, finance, logistics, retail, hospitality, construction, and related sectors, with roles ranging from entry level to experienced professional and management.  

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