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3rd Annual San Francisco Turkish Festival (Embarcadero Plaza)

Sunday, September 13, 2026 - 10:30 am to 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free Public Festival with vendors for food and beverage purchase. Free music and dance performances all day
Embarcadero Plaza (Formerly Justin Herman Plaza) | 1 Market Street, San Francisco, CA
San Francisco

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3rd Annual San Francisco Turkish Festival (Embarcadero Plaza)

CalTurks

September 12–13, 2026 | Embarcadero Plaza, San Francisco

Experience the colors, flavors, music, and traditions of Türkiye at the 3rd Annual San Francisco Turkish Festival!

Presented by the Turkish American Association of California (CALTURKS), a nonprofit cultural organization founded in 1975, the San Francisco Turkish Festival brings our community together to celebrate and share the rich cultural heritage of Türkiye.
Through traditional music and dance, Turkish cuisine, arts and crafts, cultural exhibitions, and family-friendly activities, our festival promotes cultural understanding, friendship, and stronger connections between the Turkish American community and the people of the San Francisco Bay Area.
Everyone is welcome!

Upcoming 3rd Annual San Francisco Turkish Festival (Embarcadero Plaza) Events

Disclaimer: Please double check event information with the event organizer as events can be canceled, details can change after they are added to our calendar, and errors do occur.


Cost: FREE*
*Free Public Festival with vendors for food and beverage purchase. Free music and dance performances all day
Categories: **Annual Event**, *Top Pick*, Community, Eating & Drinking, Fairs & Festivals, In Person, Kids & Families, Live Music, Outdoors
Address: 1 Market Street, San Francisco, CA

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