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

Steven Restivo Event Services

Considered one of the country’s original outdoor festivals, the North Beach Festival celebrates its 71st year in historic North Beach.

2025 North Beach Festival
Saturday & Sunday, June 14-15, 2025 | 11 am to 7 pm
Grant Avenue and Columbus Avenue, San Francisco
FREE

Join us for North Beach Festival 2025 from 11am to 7pm on Saturday, June 14th & Sunday, June 15th as we celebrate the vibrant and historic North Beach neighborhood featuring :

• 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.

• Beer Gardens: Quench your thirst at one of four lively beer gardens serving a wide array of brews, wine and cocktails.

• Live Entertainment: Enjoy live music from talented Bay Area musicians on three stages. Be mesmerized by Club Fugazi acrobats at 11am each day and prepare to be moved by the Beach Babble Poetry Reading at 1pm each day at the Makers Stage. Groove to the tunes with KXSF DJs as they broadcast live from the Green Street Party Lot, adding to the vibrant atmosphere.

• 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.

Event Details:

• Date: Saturday, June 14th & Sunday, June 15th (Father’s Day Weekend)
• Time: 11 AM to 7 PM
• Location: North Beach, San Francisco (centered around Columbus and Green Streets)

The North Beach Festival is presented by The North Beach Business Association in collaboration with Sunset Mercantile

Proceeds from the festival are granted to local community organizations helping those most in need. Supported programs include free meals, after-school activities, job training, temporary housing, etc.

For more information, please email info@sfnbba.org.

Leashed dogs are welcomed!

The North Beach Festival is a smoke-free event pursuant to SF Health Code Article 19L.