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“Pickin’ On The Polk” SF’s Free Bluegrass Music Festival (April 15-16)

Like a mini Hardly Strictly Bluegrass, enjoy two days, 10 stages, 18 bands – all free along Polk Street.
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Like a mini Hardly Strictly Bluegrass taking over an entire neighborhood, Pickin’ on the Polk is a brand new free Districtwide Bluegrass Show in the Discover Polk Community Benefit District – April 15-16, 2022.

The festival will temporarily transform Polk Street into a free, two-day bluegrass festival featuring renowned artists playing throughout the neighborhood.

Pickin’ on the Polk 2022
April 15-16, 2022
Polk St. btwn California and Broadway, SF
FREE

All shows are 100% free to the public (though some will be 21+ due to their liquor license requirements.)

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  • Friday Night – 7pm to 11pm – Free bluegrass in 4 different bars & restaurants
  • Saturday Day – Outdoor Bandwagon Stage (Polk & Broadway) – 1p to 6p + Easter Bunny 2-6p
  • Saturday Night – 7pm to Midnight – Free bluegrass in 8 different bars & restaurants

Get ready for a new family-friendly bluegrass festival throughout the Discover Polkneighborhood, encompassing Polk Street between California and Broadway. Pickin’ on the Polk will kick off on the 15th of April and run through the 16th.

Friday Highlights
Pickin’ on the Polk will commence at 7pm on Friday, April 15th with multiple shows inside local restaurants, bars, and cafes in the Discover Polk district.

Saturday Highlights
On Saturday, April 16th the outdoor “Bandwagon Stage” will begin at 1pm and end at 6pm featuring seven different acts.

A temporary street closure will take place on Polk Street between Pacific and Broadway. Pickin’ on the Polk brings an array of local bands including the Rowan Brothers, Rainbow Girls, the Familiar Strangers and many more. Bird School of Music’s youth band will also grace the stage.

Saturday evening continues with more bands “taking over” the local watering holes.

 

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