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Free Artist and Makers Fair (The Box SF)

Saturday, May 3, 2025 - 11:00 am to 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE
The Box SF | 1069 Howard St, San Francisco, CA
San Francisco

Event Details

The Box SF

We are excited to invite you to join us at The Box SF Artists and Makers Fair for a multi-day weekend event held monthly at our historic building located in the heart of San Francisco!

Originally the William Randolph Hearst printing plant built in the 1920’s, The Box SF is now home to two floors of premier event space, as well as an antique printing & vintage advertising mercantile modeled after an 1850’s country store.

These monthly events span two days: Saturday – Sunday Art Sale with free public entry.

If you are an artist or maker and would like to exhibit and sell your work please call 415-934-6900, email Jake at events@theboxsf.com or click this link.

We hope to see you there!

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
Categories: *Top Pick*, Art & Museums, Downtown San Francisco, Fairs & Festivals, In Person, Other, Rainy Day Fun, Shopping & Fashion
Venue: The Box SF
Address: 1069 Howard St, San Francisco, CA

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