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Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Says "Save the Date" for 2022 (Sept. 30 - Oct. 2)Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Says “Save the Date” for 2022 (Sept. 30 – Oct. 2)
By - posted 4/13/2022
Fairs & Festivals, Festival Updates, Only in San Francisco

Could Hardly Strictly Bluegrass be making a comeback for 2022? It looks very likely.  Hardly Strictly Bluegrass has posted a lowkey update on the homepage of its website stating to “Save The Date Sep 30, Oct 1, & Oct 2, 2022.” The free music festival is traditionally held on the first weekend more...

SF's 1970s-style Soapbox Derby Returns for 2022SF’s 1970s-style Soapbox Derby Returns for 2022
By - posted 4/9/2022
Artsy Fartsy, Festival Updates, San Francisco

SFMOMA’s Soapbox Derby descends on McLaren Park on April 10, 2022. Artist-designed soapbox cars will once again race down the hill at McLaren Park in San Francisco as SFMOMA’s Soapbox Derby returns for the first time since 1978. The 56 teams of local artists, educators, students and community groups designing custom-made, gravity-powered vehicles include Windy Chien, Christopher Martin, Avila Rose Signs, more...

San Francisco Events + Things to Do (April 2022)San Francisco Events + Things to Do (April 2022)
By - posted 4/9/2022
Fairs & Festivals, Festival Updates

Here’s a list of some of the best fairs, festivals and events taking place in San Francisco and the Bay Area for April 2022. Did we miss anything? Let us know! Bloom SF Downtown Arts Festival March 27-April 3, 2022 / Week-long festival with spring flower installations plus performances, outdoor comedy, silent disco, more...

SF's Yerba Buena Gardens Festival is Back for 2022SF’s Yerba Buena Gardens Festival is Back for 2022
By - posted 4/5/2022
Fairs & Festivals, Festival Updates, Outdoorsy, San Francisco

Yerba Buena Gardens The 2022 Yerba Buena Gardens Festival announces the lineup of over 100 free outdoor music, theater, circus, dance, poetry, and children’s programs. The Festival will open on Saturday, May 7 at 1:00pm with Cuban percussionist Jesús Díaz y su Habana Afro-Cuban Ensemble with an opening set from Chulita more...

Stern Grove 2022 Line-Up Coming May 3Stern Grove 2022 Line-Up Coming May 3
By - posted 4/5/2022
Fairs & Festivals, Festival Updates, San Francisco

Stern Grove Festival is returning in 2022 to celebrate its 85th season of hosting free concerts in the park. The festival kicks off June 12, with concerts every Sunday through August 14. Stern Grove Festival will officially announce the line-up on May 3. Unfortunately, the Grove suffered severe damage due to a more...

SF Pride Parade & Festival Officially Announces Its Return In Person for 2022SF Pride Parade & Festival Officially Announces Its Return In Person for 2022
By - posted 4/4/2022
Bay Area Updates, Festival Updates, Pride, San Francisco

The San Francisco Pride Board of Directors announced on Monday that SF’s annual Pride Parade will return after a two-year COVID-19 hiatus. The 52nd Annual San Francisco Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Pride Celebration and Parade will take place on Saturday and Sunday, June 25 and 26. Sadly, the 50th anniversary of more...

March Madness "Fan Fest" Comes to SF (March 24-26)March Madness “Fan Fest” Comes to SF (March 24-26)
By - posted 3/21/2022
Fairs & Festivals, Festival Updates, Freebies, Fun & Games, San Francisco

The NCAA Men’s College Basketball Tournament hasn’t taken place in San Francisco since 1939 when it was on Treasure Island (how cool!). So now, after 80 years, “March Madness” finally returns to the City as the Chase Center plays host to this year’s West Regional. Although tickets to the games more...

The Sonoma-Marin Fair is Back for 2022 (June 22-26)The Sonoma-Marin Fair is Back for 2022 (June 22-26)
By - posted 3/11/2022
Fairs & Festivals, Festival Updates

After almost two years, the Sonoma-Marin Fair is back with its full array of cherished fair activities and traditions this summer. This year’s fair theme, “Everybody’s Fair” celebrates the rich and diverse cultures that make up the fabric of our community. Guests are welcomed to experience the vast diversity of our more...

"Brides of March" Wedding Dress Pub Crawl is Back in SF“Brides of March” Wedding Dress Pub Crawl is Back in SF
By - posted 3/10/2022
Bay Area Favorites, Fairs & Festivals, Festival Updates, Only in San Francisco

Don a wedding dress and join the Brides for this annual San Francisco tradition at the 22nd annual Brides of March.  Join in to parade through the heart of North Beach, strolling up Columbus Avenue and drinking in local parklets along Grant Ave. with your fellow brides. All you need for this event is a white wedding more...

SF's "Sunday Streets" Block Parties Are Back for 2022 (April-October)SF’s “Sunday Streets” Block Parties Are Back for 2022 (April-October)
By - posted 2/24/2022
Bay Area Favorites, Fairs & Festivals, Festival Updates, Outdoorsy, San Francisco

Sunday Streets SF will be returning in 2022 with the program’s big, beautiful mile plus long routes running from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm in six historic neighborhoods between April and September. And the second annual “Phoenix Day” will be celebrated citywide on October 16th, 2022. Inspired by the Ciclovía in more...

SF's Pride Parade & Festival Back for 2022 (June 25-26)SF’s Pride Parade & Festival Back for 2022 (June 25-26)
By - posted 2/17/2022
Fairs & Festivals, Festival Updates, LGBTQ+, Only in San Francisco, San Francisco, What's Closed / What's Open

Thanks to Reggie Aqui from ABC7 for letting us know that San Francisco’s Pride is planning a return for 2022 for both the big Civic Center festival as well as the parade. SF Pride is back. Let’s get sickening (in the good way). https://t.co/5SrLD6deqY — Reggie Aqui He/Him (@reggieaqui) February 16, 2022 After two more...

Noise Pop 2022: Free Happy Hour Concerts (Feb. 20-26)Noise Pop 2022: Free Happy Hour Concerts (Feb. 20-26)
By - posted 2/16/2022
Eat & Drink, Fairs & Festivals, Festival Updates, San Francisco, Sponsored

Noise Pop Festival 2022 is adding even more artists to their jam-packed week of events Feb 21-27. Check out the full lineup of local artists playing the festival as well as their FREE happy hour series happening each evening of the festival plus a special kick off happy hour on February more...

SF's 420 Celebration at Hippie Hill is Back for 2022SF’s 420 Celebration at Hippie Hill is Back for 2022
By - posted 2/11/2022
Bay Area Favorites, Bay Area Updates, Festival Updates, Only in San Francisco

According to their post on Instagram, 420 at Hippie Hill plans to return for 2022 after being canceled for the past two years. They will have on-site cannabis sales and a special Hippie Hill menu. 420 at Hippie Hill is a well-known San Francisco tradition, bringing tens of thousands of people from more...

SF Beer Week Returns for 2022 (Feb 11-20)SF Beer Week Returns for 2022 (Feb 11-20)
By - posted 2/10/2022
Eat & Drink, Fairs & Festivals, Festival Updates

SF Beer Week is back February 11-20 to celebrate independent craft beers and those who brew them. Events, activities and at-home offerings await from dozens of bars, restaurants and breweries, including members of the Bay Area Brewers Guild, producer of this much-loved tradition. New in 2022, too, are five opening night more...

SF's Easter In the Park & Hunky Jesus Contest is Back for 2022SF’s Easter In the Park & Hunky Jesus Contest is Back for 2022
By - posted 2/3/2022
Bay Area Favorites, Easter, Fairs & Festivals, Festival Updates, Only in San Francisco, Outdoorsy, Parks & Beaches, Reopening, San Francisco

For the first time in two years, the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, the kabuki-inspired cross-dressing nuns-of-fun, are planning a comeback of their annual Easter Sunday in the Park at Dolores Park for 2022. The Sisters Easter Celebration at Dolores Park Sunday, April 17, 2022 | 10 to 4pm Mission Dolores Park, 19th & Dolores more...