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100+ Can't Miss SF Beer Week Events | 2020100+ Can’t Miss SF Beer Week Events | 2020
By - posted 1/29/2020
Fairs & Festivals

SF Beer Week is a ten day celebration that showcases the Bay Area’s brewing heritage and contemporary craft beer scene. Have a pint… or a few at over 600 events in San Francisco and the Bay Area from February 7-16, 2020. There are beer dinners, food and beer pairing events, trivia nights, beer tastings, more...

Lunar New Year 2020: A Bay Area GuideLunar New Year 2020: A Bay Area Guide
By - posted 1/26/2020
Fairs & Festivals

This is how the Bay Area celebrates Lunar New Year. Celebrate the Year of the Rat with fairs, festivals, parades, and celebrations, leading up the crème de la crème, the San Francisco Chinese New Year Parade on Saturday, February 8, 2020. Named one of the world’s top ten parades, the Chinese New Year Parade in San Francisco more...

SF's Black History FestivalSF’s Black History Festival
By - posted 1/5/2020
Fairs & Festivals

Black History Month is an integral part of our nation’s tradition in which we promote affirmative examples of important historical events, honorable leaders and steps towards collective change. About the Festival: Beginning on Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday weekend and throughout February, the library champions Black history, culture and heritage with more...

SF's 2020 Festivals & Can't-Miss EventsSF’s 2020 Festivals & Can’t-Miss Events
By - posted 1/1/2020
Fairs & Festivals

Here’s a list of our favorite San Francisco and Bay Area festivals, street fairs and can’t-miss events for the Winter of 2020. Most of the events are free, or we’ll let you know how to get the best deals.    January SF Sketchfest: The San Francisco Comedy Festival Two weeks in Mid-Late January Next Date(s) – more...

SF's Most Festive Holiday Markets & Fairs 2019SF’s Most Festive Holiday Markets & Fairs 2019
By - posted 12/13/2019
Fairs & Festivals

Get your holiday shopping started at all the Bay Area’s best holiday markets and fairs. Find something for everyone on your list. For the book lovers in your life, score 80% off everything at Chronicle Books Holiday Warehouse Sale (Dec. 12-14, 2019). Those with a sweet tooth can go chocolate crazy at Ghirardelli’s more...

SF's Filipino Pop-Up Holiday MarketSF’s Filipino Pop-Up Holiday Market
By - posted 12/8/2019
Fairs & Festivals

On Saturday, December 8th, UNDISCOVERED SF Creative Market pops up at Westfield Mall in San Francisco. We’re bringing an array of Fil-Am artisan merchants, food and dessert vendors and a live art auction just in time for the festive season! Get your holiday shopping done in one place while enjoying more...

Asian Art Museum's Holiday Artisan MarketAsian Art Museum’s Holiday Artisan Market
By - posted 11/22/2019
Fairs & Festivals

The Holiday Artisan Market is back. Get all of your holiday shopping done early at the Holiday Artisan Market, a free event featuring one-of-a-kind handmade goods by local makers. Holiday Artisan Market Friday & Saturday, November 22 & 23, 2019 | 10 am to 6 pm  Asian Art Museum, 200 Larkin St. FREE access more...

Snow in San FranciscoSnow in San Francisco
By - posted 11/22/2019
Fairs & Festivals

Snow in San Francisco? Yup. This weekend, November 23rd-24th is a spectacular Holiday Market with 10 tons of snow.  Get a jump start on your holiday shopping w/ 400+ local vendors & unique items, clothes, art, crafts, and more. Enjoy top-rated eateries, desserts, baked goods, seasonal cocktails & more. It’s the final TreasureFest more...

Embarcadero Center Lighting Ceremony & FireworksEmbarcadero Center Lighting Ceremony & Fireworks
By - posted 11/21/2019
Fairs & Festivals

Four iconic buildings will light up with 17,000 holiday lights, along with fireworks bursting in the sky and a magical ice skating show. The Building Lighting Ceremony at Embarcadero Center is a San Francisco tradition and the official start of the holiday season in the City. 33rd Building Lighting Ceremony & more...

Busta Rhymes Free Bayview Concert is ComingBusta Rhymes Free Bayview Concert is Coming
By - posted 10/20/2019
Fairs & Festivals

On Saturday, October 26th from Noon to 7 pm, Imprint.City will produce the 4th Annual BayviewLIVE Festival, the only festival in San Francisco solely dedicated urban artists. This is a special year for the festival because it is the first year the Bayview Hunters Point has just been designated as San more...

Palace of Fine Arts Free "Second Summer" FestPalace of Fine Arts Free “Second Summer” Fest
By - posted 10/20/2019
Fairs & Festivals

Our Second Summer weekend on Sunday the 20th is a celebration of SF’s real summer as we explore some of the Bay Area’s culinary delights, sponsored by Harley-Davidson LiveWire. In addition to test rides, we’ll be doing food workshops where you can learn how to make perfect empanadas with Venga SF, more...

SF's Huge Free Halloween Party at Bill GrahamSF’s Huge Free Halloween Party at Bill Graham
By - posted 10/20/2019
Fairs & Festivals

Another Planet Entertainment is partnering with San Francisco Police Department Northern Station CPAB to host the annual Halloween Party & Matinee on Sunday, October 20th at Bill Graham Civic Auditorium. This year’s free daytime movie will feature The Secret Life Of Pets. Join us for an afternoon of free food, games, more...

SF’s Brand New “Outpost” Festival is TodaySF’s Brand New “Outpost” Festival is Today
By - posted 10/17/2019
Fairs & Festivals

Join Outpost for the first-ever San Francisco City Market – a 40,000 sq. ft. cultural festival celebrating music, food, drink, art, sustainability and immersive experiences from Harley-Davidson, YETI, wild foraged cocktails w/ Ketel One, a pork belly workshop w/ Niman Ranch and more. Check out YACHT‘s performance and their panel discussion more...

2019 World Championship Pumpkin Weigh-Off2019 World Championship Pumpkin Weigh-Off
By - posted 10/13/2019
Fairs & Festivals

Want to see a pumpkin that weighs almost as much as a Smart Car? World Pumpkin Capital Half Moon Bay will present its 46th Annual Safeway World Championship Pumpkin Weigh-Off. The Safeway World Championship Pumpkin Weigh-Off is offering a special $30,000 mega-prize for the world record-breaking pumpkin at the prestigious Half more...

Fleet Week 2019Fleet Week 2019
By - posted 10/13/2019
Fairs & Festivals

Look up in the sky when you hear the roaring of jet engines and head down to SF’s northern waterfront and Dogpatch for San Francisco’s annual Fleet Week airshow and festival. 39th Annual San Francisco Fleet Week  October 6 – 14, 2019 San Francisco FREE The 39th Annual San Francisco Fleet Week – San Francisco’s more...