RSSFestivals | San Francisco Travel Blog - Part 18
Castro Street Fair – A Neighborhood and Greater Bay Area Celebration
If you’re looking for a taste of our vibrant city, consider the 2015 Castro Street Fair. On Sunday, October 4th from 11 am until 6 pm, join the festivities – a Bay Area tradition since 1974 – at the intersection of Castro and Market Streets and beyond. This nonprofit event benefits charitable community causes and funds the neighborhood’s iconic rainbow flag. In 2014, the Fair earned over $76K for its neighborhood beneficiaries.
September Festivals in San Francisco
While September means fantastic events and experiences for all of sunny California, when it comes to festivals, San Francisco’s cup runs over (and then some). Take a look at some of the area’s best offerings for 2015.
Oktoberfest By The Bay
How lovely is it that we don’t have to wait for October to celebrate Oktoberfest? San Francisco’s Oktoberfest By The Bay will take place from September 25th through the 27th at Pier 48. Deemed one of the ten best places to attend this German-style party, you won’t want to miss the sights, sounds, and – perhaps most importantly – the tastes of this annual celebration.
Bay Area Brew Festival
For decades, Northern California’s adult beverage celebrations were all about the wine. With fantastic vineyards such as the ones we have in Northern California, this is somewhat understandable. However, what about our world-renowned craft beer? San Francisco and the greater Bay Area’s residents are thrilled about the Bay Area Brew Fest, which features domestic and international offerings as well as a variety of San Fran’s tastiest food truck delicacies.
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.
Bodega Bay Seafood Art & Wine Festival
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
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:
San Francisco July Festivals
Every summer brings many different kinds of festivals to the one and only San Francisco. Whether you live here or are just visiting, you will be sure to find a festival that peaks your interests.
6th Annual Salsa Festival on The Fillmore
Have you visited the Certified Farmers Market at the Fillmore Plaza Center on Saturdays? It brims with locally grown and freshly harvested crisp veggies, extra sweet fruits, and much more. On the evenings of July 10th and 11th, however, this space will be transformed to something equally as wonderful but significantly different. Three city blocks will be closed for the 6th Annual Salsa Festival. From 6:30 pm until 10 pm on Friday and Saturday nights, the celebrations will include free live music, salsa lessons, and hundreds of outdoor dancers! Can you imagine the sights and sounds?
The Freemont Festival of the Arts
If you live in Northern California, you’ve almost certainly heard of the Freemont Festival of the Arts. Next month they’ll be celebrating their 32nd year! The 2015 event will take place on August 1st and 2nd at Walnut Avenue and Paseo Padre Parkway in Fremont, California.
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