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The Giant Race
Are you a runner? Actually, it doesn’t matter. Whether you love to run or want to walk to support a good cause, everyone is welcome at The Giant Race. This is a win-win for all involved: find yourself at the end of a half marathon, 5K, 10K or kids’ route at AT&T Park! This event is truly baseball-esque, as participants will not only receive a t-shirt and a medal – and the feeling of satisfaction for doing something great! – but a player bobblehead, too!
San Francisco International Dragon Boat Festival
The San Francisco International Dragon Boat Festival is a true Bay Area tradition, and 2015 will mark the race’s 20th year. This event, which is sponsored by Kaiser Permanente, features 40-foot dragon boats. Don’t miss these fantastic creatures as they take their stage, the water, on Saturday and Sunday, September 19th and 20th, from 10 am until 5 pm. Dragon boat racing is both a sport and an art.
Heart of the City Farmers Market
They say that the key to a person’s heart is through his or her stomach. This is particularly true in our beautiful Bay Area. The Heart of the City Farmers Market, located at San Fran’s United Nations Plaza between 7th Street and 8th Street, has been a northern California tradition since 1981. The event occurs two days a week, and it’s year-round. Visit on Sundays between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. and Wednesdays between 7 a.m and 5:30 p.m.…no matter the weather!
Owl City at The Regency Ballroom 2015
“’Cause I get a thousand hugs from ten million lightening bugs,” sings multi-instrumentalist Adam Young of the luminous Owl City who is about to begin the On The Verge Tour. Songs such as “Fireflies,” mentioned above, or “Vanilla Twilight” tug at the heartstrings of teenage girls everywhere, but they aren’t the only listeners who adore Owl City. This American electronica music can be heard at noisy college parties, your local shopping mall, and everywhere in between… and beyond!
Bodega Bay Seafood Art & Wine Festival 2015
Few events are more representative of our Bay Area than the Bodega Bay Seafood Art & Wine Festival. On August 29th and 30th of 2015 – Saturday, 10 am to 6 pm, and Sunday, 10 am to 5 pm – make your way to 16855 Bodega Highway in Bodega for the sights, sounds, and tastes of coastal Northern California.
San Francisco Festivals in August 2015
San Francisco, with its famous Golden Gate Bridge, Pier 39, and Alcatraz Island, attracts millions of tourists each year. Despite the hot weather, tourism in San Francisco reaches a peak during summer months, partly because of the great festivals, from food to film, art, and music. Here are some of our favorites:
Best Markets in San Francisco 2015
San Francisco boasts some of the best homegrown food in the United States, from fruit to cheese and fresh baked breads. There’s no better place to get a taste for the city than at one of the many local farmer’s markets.
Best Photo Opportunities in San Francisco
Whether you are a professional photographer or just love capturing moments around you, San Francisco has plenty to offer as far as vistas and photogenic scenes. Here are some of the best places to snap the perfect shot.
Art Fairs in San Francisco
San Francisco never stops surprising both its visitors and residents, especially when it comes to art. Several annual fairs, along with fascinating rotating exhibitions in the city’s museums allow you to fully immerse in the creative realm. Here are some of the hottest art spots in San Francisco.
Best Boutique Hotels in San Francisco
San Francisco…it might as well be the birthplace of boutique hotels. Flashy, intimate and stylish, these places have personalities of their own. Whether you’re in town with business, on a romantic getaway, or are simply passing by, spending a night in one of these hotels is sure to be an unforgettable experience.
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