SF’s North Beach Festival 2025 (June 14-15)

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Considered one of the country’s original outdoor festivals, the North Beach Festival celebrates its 71st year in historic North Beach in 2025 with 200+ vendors on 11 blocks, beer gardens, live music, art, Italian Street Painting, the blessing of the animals and much more.

And it all takes place on Father’s Day weekend 2025 in vibrant and historic North Beach.

2025 North Beach Festival
Saturday & Sunday, June 14-15, 2025 | 11a-7p
Grant Avenue and Columbus Avenue, SF
FREE

• 200+ Vendors on 11 blocks: Peruse the wide array of local art, crafts, jewelry, apparel, home decor and wares, vintage fashion and other one-of-a-kind finds on our expanded festival footprint, having added 2 blocks of Stockton to Filbert to the festivities last year.
• Delicious Food: Indulge in mouth-watering cuisine from world-renowned North Beach restaurants, local gourmet food vendors, and food trucks from the Bay Area. Whether you’re a discerning foodie or looking for a quick bite, there’s something for everyone.
• Outdoor Bars: Quench your thirst at our outdoor bars serving a wide array of brews, wine and cocktails and benefiting local organizations!
• Live Entertainment: Enjoy live music from talented Bay Area musicians on three stages, from Club Fugazi acrobats to live poerty readings. Groove to the tunes with DJs as they broadcast live from the Green Street Party Lot, adding to the vibrant atmosphere. Saturday Schedule | Sunday Schedule
• Interactive Art Activities: Experience a real-life Makers Block featuring interactive art activities led by local artists and makers, including live painting, silk-screening and jewelry-making and more. You will even have the opportunity to make your own commemorative medallion out of recycled aluminum.
• Kid-Friendly Zones: Bring the whole family for a day filled with activities and games. Kids can enjoy Lego-building, bubble-making, a chalk zone, and much more!
• Blessing of the Animals: Participate in this cherished tradition welcoming pets and their owners for a special ceremony at 1pm each day.
• Explore North Beach: Discover San Francisco’s “Little Italy,” a vibrant and historic neighborhood known for its rich Italian heritage, scenic views, lively nightlife, cultural festivals, and iconic landmarks like Coit Tower and City Lights Bookstore.

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