46th “Union Street Festival” Kicking-off Summer in the City (June 1-2)

Kick off the summer with one of the largest street festivals in San Francisco, located in the bustling Cow Hollow neighborhood.

The two-day long Union Street Festival brings neighbors, locals and visitors alike to celebrate in the streets of San Francisco’s Marina District. Come celebrate local business, culture and community with live music, food and goods vendors, family-friendly activity zones, artists, makers and fun for all ages.

Union Street Festival 2025
May 31 – June 1, 2025 | 11 am – 7 pm
Union Street between Gough and Fillmore, SF
FREE

> 2025 Event Schedule TBA (as of 4/14/25) Here’s what happened in 2024 to have an idea of what to expect:

2024 Event Details (2025 details TBA)

– Live Music and DJs throughout the Event
– Saturday Main Stage Lineup: Lyrah, Mint, Dougie Poole, Sean Carscadden Trio, Skinny Hendrixx and the Earthtones
– Sunday Main Stage Lineup: Chokecherry, Sour Widows, New Diplomat, False Bottom Band
– DJs All Weekend: Rhett Music, Cilla, Neptune Pacific Art Car and DJ Dancepark Collective
– 140 of West Coasts Top Artists, Designers and Craftmakers
– Over 20 of the Bay’s Best Food Trucks
– Refreshing Craft Cocktails, Seasonal Beer, Wine, Spiked Seltzer, Watermelon Mint Cooler
–Non Alcoholic Cocktails and Drinks From The New Bar
– Collaborative Paint Temple
– Miramar Events/Canvas Occasions Take 5 Lounge Space
– Facepainting, henna art, robotics demos and kids friendly vendors
– Exciting sponsor activations featuring WhistlePig interactive space with Whiskey and Waffle samples
– Underwood Wine Waiters Race (Sunday at noon)
– Live Mural Painting All Weekend by Francisco Franco
– Limited Edition Event T-Shirts With Live Screeprinting by San Franpsycho

2024 Waiters Race (Sunday, June 2nd at Noon)

Don’t miss the iconic Waiters Race that’s been thrilling crowds for over two decades. The showdown begins on the corner of Webster St. and Union St. to see which team has the skill to take home the title.

Teams of 3 will race 100 feet up and down the street with a serving tray and drink in a relay format. Each relay teammate will add an additional drink to their serving tray with the last relay teammate with 3 drinks on their tray.

The team that completes the race fastest will proceed to the next heat and have the chance to take home the title.

Getting There

Rideshare / Taxi
The festival’s designated ride share and taxi drop-off/pick-up location is at the southeast corner of Fillmore and Union Streets.

Bike Parking
Avoid the traffic and ride your bike! Free centrally located and highly visible bicycle parking racks will be set up on Buchanan and Union Streets. Please bring your own lock.

Parking
There is no dedicated onsite parking available, and we highly recommend use of public transportation or ride sharing. If you need to drive to the event there are three nearby parking garages we recommend:

Marina Middle School (School Fundraiser) – 10 minute walk to event edge
3500 Fillmore St, San Francisco, CA

Marina Middle School Fundraiser Parking – enter at 1701 Bay Street, San Francisco, CA

Book before May 31^st and get $5 off! $30 all day for prebooking ($35 at the door)

– Saturday Parking (Open from 10:00 am – 7:30 pm / No In & Out):  Book Saturday Now

– Sunday Parking (Open from 9:00 am – 7:00 pm / No In & Out):   Book Sunday Now

Lombard Street Garage – Lot #202 – 8 minute walk to event edge
2055 Lombard St., San Francisco CA 94123

Pierce Street Garage – Lot #206 – 10 minute walk to event edge
3236 Pierce St, San Francisco, CA 94123

We recommend booking convenient and affordable parking in advance through SpotHero, the nation’s leading parking reservations app.

To reserve your parking spot for the San Francisco Union Street Festival visit the San Francisco Union Street Festival SpotHero Parking Page.

The free-admission festival, a benefit for the non-profit Union Street Association, is a smoke-free event and a welcoming space for all.