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Rock’n Turk Music Festival: Free Outdoor Fest + Turkish Food (SF)

Saturday, May 9, 2026 - 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*FREE. FAMILY FRIENDLY
The Crossing at East Cut | 200 Folsom St., San Francisco, CA
San Francisco

Event Details

FREE Outdoor Music Festival  + Turkish Food | Benefit for Kids’ Education
FAMILY FRIENDLY EVENT.
Two of the Bay Area’s most popular Turkish bands MECHANICAL TURK and ALATURCA CONNECTION, and one of San Francisco’s most entertaining brass bands MISSION DELIRIUM will take the stage in the heart of San Francisco to support 750 kids’ education in Turkey. There’ll be Turkish food, Turkish cafe and tea, alcohol, ice cream, vendors, entertainment for kids, picnic area and much more.
Event details and campaign donations at:
TEF-USA.ORG
ALATURCACONNECTION.COM

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. FAMILY FRIENDLY
Categories: **Annual Event**, *Top Pick*, Community, In Person, Live Music
Address: 200 Folsom St., San Francisco, CA

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