Film festival caters to biking community

July 17, 2012

REEL Bike-in Film Festival begins August 2.

By Liz Salmi, community engagement manager

The people who brought you the Wicked ‘Wich food truck and The Greens “Artists-In-Residence” are organizing a free bike-in theater and film festival at The Greens Hotel on Del Paso Boulevard, August through October. (Get it? Bike-in instead of drive-in?)

REEL Bike-in Theater is an outdoor film series showcasing award-winning documentaries, acclaimed independent films and classic Hollywood hits like Raiders of the Lost Ark and Best in Show.

Festival organizers are hoping the film series will attract the region’s strong biking community to the event. Sacramento cyclists are notoriously supportive of local businesses and are attracted to bike-friendly events.

In addition to movies, attendees can grab a snack from Sacramento’s popular mobile food trucks, sip a drink from the beer garden and take a gander at the pop-up shops.

Free movie screenings occur on 1st and 3rd Thursdays throughout August, September and October.

REEL Bike-in Theater is for those 21 and older–no kids. Dogs of all ages are welcome.

Everything you need to know

REEL Bike-in Theater (Facebook)
The Greens Hotel, 1700 Del Paso Blvd., Sacramento
FREE, 6-10 p.m.
1st & 3rd Thursdays, August-October
Parking: bike parking area; on street parking and parking lot available for cars; event is close to light rail
Bring: a chair or blanket to sit on; cash for food trucks and beer garden