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Free “Summer of Love” Festival at PIER 39 (Aug. 22-23)

Celebrate the Summer of Love at PIER 39 with two days of live music, iconic waterfront views, and Grateful Dead-inspired experiences. See Grateful Dead & Summer of Love memorabilia, enjoy interactive activities, discover special offers throughout The PIER, and support a great cause.

  • See unique Grateful Dead & Summer of Love memorabilia and shop themed merchandise
  • Enjoy free live music from popular acts in the Deadhead community
  • Create your own tie-dye masterpiece at the free make-your-own tie-dye station
  • Celebrate the grand opening of legendary Haight-Ashbury retailer Love on Haight
  • Grab a beer, wine, or cocktail to-go and sip ‘n’ stroll around The PIER
  • Catch a vibrant tie-dye fashion show
  • Take advantage of special offers from participating restaurants and merchants
  • Support the Rex Foundation, with proceeds from select purchases benefiting the nonprofit founded by the Grateful Dead, their families, and friends 
  • Saturday, August 22​
    • Live on the Main Stage​
      • Dirty Cello (Summer of Love set) – 1-3 pm ​
      • The Minglewood Boys (Grateful Dead set) – 5-7 pm​
    • Live on the Bay End Stage​
      • Cosmic Spin – 12-2 pm
      • The Bellotti Brothers: 4-6 pm
    • Additional Activities
      • Free tie-dye making at Old Center Stage – 12-5 pm (or until supplies run out)
      • Fashion show at the Bay End Stage – throughout the day​
      • Tenant specials (various)
  • Sunday, August 23
    • Live on the Main Stage​
      • MJ’s Brass Boppers – 1-3 pm​
      • The Sunshine Garcia Band – 5-7 pm​
    • Live on the Bay End stage​
      • Sienna Alexandra – 12-2 pm
      • The Bellotti Brothers: 4-6 pm
    • Additional Activities
      • Free tie-dye making at Old Center Stage – 12-5 pm (or until supplies run out)
      • Fashion show at the Bay End Stage – throughout the day​
      • Tenant specials (various)

Saturday, August 22

Free “Summer of Love” Festival at PIER 39 (Aug. 22-23)
Saturday, August 22 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Pier 39
Free "Summer of Love" Festival at PIER 39 (Aug. 22-23)

Celebrate the Summer of Love at PIER 39 with two days of live music, iconic waterfront views, and Grateful Dead-inspired experiences. See Grateful Dead & Summer of Love memorabilia, enjoy interactive activities, discover special offers throughout The PIER, and support a great cause. See unique ...

Sunday, August 23

Free “Summer of Love” Festival at PIER 39 (Aug. 22-23)
Sunday, August 23 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Pier 39
Free "Summer of Love" Festival at PIER 39 (Aug. 22-23)

Celebrate the Summer of Love at PIER 39 with two days of live music, iconic waterfront views, and Grateful Dead-inspired experiences. See Grateful Dead & Summer of Love memorabilia, enjoy interactive activities, discover special offers throughout The PIER, and support a great cause. See unique ...


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