Fairs & Festivals
The Pet Food Express Bay Area Pet Fair features more than 70 California pet rescues and shelters in attendance, with over 1,500 adoptable dogs, cats & small animals. It is the largest pet adoption fair in the state. Hurricane Harvey Dogs Need Homes And very special for 2017 is a rare chance more...
Sumo is an ancient Japanese tradition and martial art and it’s coming to San Francisco at this one-of-a-kind annual event in Japantown. Watch demonstrations, meet real sumo wrestlers, learn about sumo wrestling and watch actual matches from Sumo champions, weighing up to 600 lbs, outdoors in the Japantown Peace Plaza. 2017 Sumo Wrestling Champions Expo September 16-17, more...
From vanilla beans to caramel fillings, indulge in it all at the 22nd Annual Ghirardelli Chocolate Festival. Come and experience Chocolate School, chef demonstrations, ice cream eating contests, chocolate vendors, and the popular Ghirardelli Chocolate Lounge. Over 50 vendors generously donate sample-sized portions of their products to feature in the festival. While more...
At the annual Origami-Palooza, watch origami experts fold paper into seemingly impossible shapes, and enter your creations into a contest (if you’re an experienced origami artist, of course). Anyone and everyone, from young to old, to beginner to experienced, can learn to create amazing things with paper. Plus there’s a paper airplane more...
Join Facebook for a fun day of amusement rides, farm animals, live bands, carnival games, family entertainment & much, much more. Free admission. Free Parking. No tickets required for entry. Rides tickets sold onsite. 100% of ride proceeds will be donated to a local nonprofit. Facebook County Fair Saturday, August 26, 2017 | more...
The Dahlia Society of San Francisco will hold the annual Dahlia Show at the Hall of Flowers in Golden Gate Park from 10 am to 5 pm on Saturday, August 12, 2017, and from 10 am to 4 pm on Sunday, August 13, 2017. The Dahlia is the official flower of more...
The 15th Annual Jerry Day is an annual civic and cultural event that celebrates one of the greatest rock guitarists of all time and San Francisco native son, Jerry Garcia and his Excelsior roots. The all day concert and festival takes place at the appropriately named “Jerry Garcia Amphitheater” in McLaren Park. Jam more...
Get a feel for the islands at the 2017 Aloha Festival with music, dance, food, and culture from Hawaii, Tahiti, Samoa, and all over the Pacific. The Pacific Islanders of the San Francisco Bay Area offer their talents in music and dance during this free two-day festival of arts held during the more...
Bring the family to the 2017 Circus Festival where Circus Bella and Prescott Circus Theatre will delight with fun and acrobatic performances, plus the kids can enjoy a fun slide, arts activities, and games. 6th Annual Circus Festival Sunday, July 30, 2017 | Noon to 4 pm NOW Hunters Point, Jennings St and Cargo Way, SF Free, more...
The “Festival of the Chariots,” known throughout India as the “Ratha Yatra” festival, has been performed for thousands of years in Puri, India, and today it is celebrated in all major cities through out the world. More than 3,000 people attend each year in San Francisco alone. Typically at this annual more...
Summer gets funner with tons of awesome events still to come in the Bay. Here’s a list of fairs, festivals, movie nights, free concerts and fireworks you won’t want to miss that all take place during the San Francisco summer (i.e. through October). Waterfront Festivals & Events 32nd Annual Berkeley Kite Festival – more...
Kites aren’t just for kids any more. Experience the artistry of modern kite flying at the 32nd Annual Berkeley Kite Festival & West Coast Kite Championships. You’ll find something for everyone, from giant creature kites as big as houses, to free kite making and free candy drops for kids. 2017 Berkeley Kite Festival Sat-Sun, July more...
Come and join the 2017 Gilroy Garlic Festival that attracts garlic-lovers from around the world. It is the “Summer’s Ultimate Food Fair” — three full days of incredible food, beverages, arts & crafts, live entertainment, and cooking competitions. 2017 Gilroy Garlic Festival July 28-30, 2017 | 10 am to 7 pm Christmas Hill Park, 7050 more...
Come out to hear the San Francisco Symphony for the 3rd annual free outdoor waterfront concert at Pier 27. Bring a picnic blanket and enjoy a summer program conducted by SFS Director of Summer Concerts Edwin Outwater. Free SF Symphony Concert at Pier 27 Sunday, July 23, 2017 | Noon to 3 pm Pier 27 Cruise more...
Each year the Samuel Peaches Peripatetic Players travel the Bay Area with FluxWagon, their folding mobile stage. In 2017’s adventure, the Players can’t decide whether to tackle the high art tragedy of “Romeo and Juliet” or that other popular tale of star-crossed destiny, “Star Wars: A New Hope.” So they’ve more...
