The History of Fleet Week in San Francisco
Find out more about the History of Fleet Week, the largest event of its kind, that takes place in October every year in San Francisco.
San Francisco is a fun city with a lot of amazing events throughout the year. From Outside Lands to Bay to Breakers, there are many reasons to head to the City by the Bay. If you are looking for a great way to see different parts of the city and get a feel for the many diverse neighborhoods in SF, then the San Francisco Street Fairs should definitely be on your list.
Starting in late Spring and continuing through the Summer, most neighborhoods in San Francisco shut down a few central blocks for a day or two and bring in a variety of street vendors, food trucks, musicians and more for a fun celebration. Each street festival brings a unique neighborhood feel from the amazing bands at the Haight Street Festival to the BDSM and leather subculture of the Folsom Street Fair.
Street Festival Season starts off at the beginning of June with The Union Street Festival and continues through October.
June
Union Street Festival
Haight-Ashbury Street Fair
North Beach Festival
San Francisco Pride
July
Fillmore Street Jazz Festival
August
Nihonmachi Street Fair
20th Street Block Party
Polk Street Blues Festival
September
Folsom Street Fair
October
Castro Street Fair
Outer Noriega Street Fair
Noe Valley Harvest Festival
Portrero Hill Festival
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Find out more about the History of Fleet Week, the largest event of its kind, that takes place in October every year in San Francisco.