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Johnny is a self-described cheap-aholic who hunts down the free-er side of San Francisco. He loves street fairs, free concerts in the park, and anywhere that offers free food. Johnny has been featured on KQED's Forum, CBS's Eye on the Bay and is a contributor to the San Francisco Bay Guardian, KFOG and KGO 810 AM. Johnny is the founder of FunCheapSF.com

Saturday, August 15

Free 100th Annual Dahlia Show: SF’s Official Flower Blooms (Golden Gate Park)
Saturday, August 15 – 10:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*No tickets needed. Open to the public
| Hall of Flowers (GG Park)
Free 100th Annual Dahlia Show: SF’s Official Flower Blooms (Golden Gate Park)

Annual Dahlia Show – Centennial of the SF’s Official Flower

Each summer, in the third weekend in August, the Dahlia Society of California draws thousands of visitors to its annual dahlia show in the enormous Hall of Flowers (9th Ave/Lincoln).

Growers from all over the state bring …

2026 West Coast Asian Foodie Fest in San Mateo (Aug 15-16)
Saturday, August 15 – 10:00 am | Cost: $3.79 | San Mateo County Event Center
2026 West Coast Asian Foodie Fest in San Mateo (Aug 15-16)

This summer! Taste Asia in San Mateo: Food, Culture & Family Fun 🥢
Join us on August 15–16, 2026, at the San Mateo Event Center for two full days of hundreds of Asian food, live entertainment, cultural experiences, and family fun.
✨ One ticket gives you access …

Sunday, August 16

2026 West Coast Asian Foodie Fest in San Mateo (Aug 15-16)
Sunday, August 16 – 10:00 am | Cost: $3.79 | San Mateo County Event Center
2026 West Coast Asian Foodie Fest in San Mateo (Aug 15-16)

Monday, August 17

Tuesday, August 18

Wednesday, August 19

Thursday, August 20