Fairs & Festivals

Between May and October in 2019, the Yerba Buena Gardens Festival presents 100 free performances on three outdoor stages in Yerba Buena Gardens. Admission is free and entertainment includes music, theater, dance, cultural events, educational and children’s programs. 2019 Yerba Buena Gardens Festival May 4 – October 27, 2019 Yerba Buena Gardens, Mission between 3rd and 4th more...

The annual Opening Day on the Bay shows off over 105 historic workboats, fireboats, towboats, classic and contemporary craft. The theme for this year’s parade is “Holidays on the Bay”. The parade will be a fun display of boats decorated to depict various holidays from flag flying holidays, holiday celebrations, days to more...

See some of the best dance companies and dance schools in the Bay Area perform under the sun at the 11th annual Dancing in the Park festival at Golden Gate Park’s music concourse on April 27, 2019. Dancing in the Park 2019 Saturday, April 27, 2019 | 1 to 4:30 pm Music Concourse more...

The Dutch community in San Francisco invites you to celebrate King’s Day 2019 near the Murphy Windmill on the south end of Golden Gate Park. King’s Day, the biggest national celebration in the Netherlands, is returning once again to San Francisco. Dutch King’s Day San Francisco will be a fun-filled day with traditional Dutch more...
The Oakland Dance Festival brings the best local dancers, choreographers and teachers from the top studios to Jack London Square for two days of fabulous rhythm and fun. 2019 Oakland Dance Festival April 27-28, 2019 | 2 to 8 pm Jack London Square, Oakland FREE This festival will showcase a dazzling array of dance genres more...
DogFest 2019 is a mutt-tastic festival at one of the most dog-friendly parks in the city and the biggest dog event in San Francisco. 12th Annual DogFest Saturday, April 27, 2019 | 11 am to 4 pm Duboce Park, Duboce and Steiner, SF FREE to watch All events are free to watch, but pre-registration ($20) is typically required more...
Dancers’ Group is pleased to announce the 21st anniversary of Bay Area Dance Week, which will run April 26-May 5, 2019. The annual 10-day festival features over 400 hundred of free events throughout the Bay Area. Take dance classes and watch free performances in a wide range of styles including Argentine tango, classical Indian, jazz, hip hop, more...
The Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival, said to be the second largest festival outside of Washington, D.C., celebrates the blooming of cherry blossoms at one of three remaining Japantowns in the United States. Highlights for 2019 include the massive grand parade on Sunday 4/21, a world-class origami exhibit, the Japanese sword club, more...
This Cinco de Mayo, the Bay’s best taqueros are competing to win over your taco-loving soul — celebrate in true fashion with tacos, cervezas frías, and lucha libre! The competition begins outside the ring with classics like asada, carnitas, fried fish, cochinita pibil, and fresh, flavor fusions like adobo, fried avocado, more...
San Francisco welcomes a brand new street fair and festival in 2019 celebrating Thailand and Southeast Asian food and culture. The Thai New Year Food and Culture Festival, called the Songkran Festival, will take place on two blocks of Larkin Street, between Eddy and O’Farrell from 11am to 4:30 pm. There will more...
Enjoy goat-centric cooking demos, talks and samples of goat milk cheeses, yogurts, ice creams and more at the annual Goat Festival – A Celebration of All Things Goat at the Ferry Building in San Francisco. 2019 Goat Festival Saturday, April 13, 2019 | 9 am to 2 pm Ferry Building, San Francisco FREE, but an RSVP more...
It’s a full weekend of Earth Day activities all over the Bay. From SF’s huge festival & block party, to Surfrider’s Ocean Beach Cleanup to World Naked Bike Ride, there’s tons of events, activities and volunteering to help keep the Bay green.
The 2019 Proxy Spring Film Fest of outdoor cinema kicks off Friday, April 12 at the Proxy Walk-In Theater. The free Friday evening film screenings begin at dusk with ‘doors’ opening at 6 pm. Come early to claim a good spot, enjoy an ice-cold Fort Point Beer (all beer proceeds support outdoor more...
Come to the free Berkeley Bay Festival at the Berkeley Marina on Saturday, April 6, 2019. Enjoy hands-on educational activities and learn about organizations helping to protect the Bay and its wildlife. 2019 Berkeley Bay Festival Saturday, April 6, 2019 | 11 am to 4 pm Shorebird Park, 160 University Ave, Berkeley FREE 2019 Highlights A variety more...
April 2019 kicks off San Francisco’s first-ever Month of Climate Action, bringing to life Mayor London Breed’s vision of community action in service to our environment and our City. SF Month of Climate Action April 1-30, 2019 All over San Francisco > Check out the full calendar of events Thanks to the San Francisco Department more...