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The Box SF Artistica Creators Fest (April 18-19)

Saturday, April 18, 2026 - 11:00 am to 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*TICKETS NOT REQUIRED
The Box SF | 1069 Howard St, San Francisco, CA
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The Box SF Artistica Creators Fest (2026)

The Box SF

The Box SF’s Artistica Creators Fest (formerly known as Artists and Makers Fair) is a multi-day weekend event held monthly at the 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.

The Box SF Artistica Creators Fest
Saturdays | 11a-5p
Sundays | 11a-4p
The Box SF, 1069 Howard Street, SF
FREE Public Entry – Tickets not required

2026 Schedule:

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!

Upcoming The Box SF Artistica Creators Fest (2026) Events

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*
*TICKETS NOT REQUIRED
Categories: *Top Pick*, Art & Museums, Downtown San Francisco, Fairs & Festivals, In Person, Shopping & Fashion, Sponsored
Venue: The Box SF
Address: 1069 Howard St, San Francisco, CA

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