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Union Street Festival San Francisco 2024: Enjoy Live Music, Food & Crafts in the Marina District
by Jill Loeffler •
The Union Street Festival is one of the largest outdoor San Francisco neighborhood fairs every summer. The 2024 fair is on Saturday, June 1 and Sunday, June 2 in SF's Marina District. It's a family-friendly event.
From 11 am to 7 pm on Saturday and 10 am to 6 pm on Sunday, days, you can listen to live music, sample goodies from local restaurants, and enjoy kids activities.
You can also view and buy art, photography, and other unique items from the more than 100 boutique vendors.
All activities are on Union Street between Gough and Fillmore Streets.
This is an awesome festival and one I try to attend every year. It's the longest running street fair in SF and usually brings in around 150,000 people. I find it's a great place to enjoy live music while meeting new friends.
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More About the Union Street Spring Festival
The Union Street Festival offers live music, kid's activities, and entertainment each year.
It will happen rain or shine.
This is a smoke free event and presented by the Union Street Association.
>> Visit their site for additional details
Where to Stay Nearby
The Marina offers a few options for those wishing to stay nearby. In this district, you will find several affordable two-story motels. You will also find some cute and fun boutique hotels. Click here to check out the best options.
If you are looking for other hotel around the area and city, you'll want to click here to check out other current deals.
How to Get to the Festival
From San Francisco
You can reach the Union Street Festival by bus. Take the 22, 30, or 45 to get to the Marina.
From the North Bay
From the North Bay, take the 101, 130, or 150 to Lombard and Fillmore Streets. Walk north three blocks to find the Union Street Festival.
From the East Bay
The best way to get here from the East Bay is to take BART to the Montgomery Street Station. After exiting, walk two blocks north to the corner of Kearny and Sutter Streets to find the stop for the 30-Stockton bus.
Take this all the way to Fillmore and Chestnut Streets. Walk south (away from the water) four blocks to the Union Street Festival.
From the South Bay
From the South Bay, you can take either BART or Caltrain to easily get to the Marina. Take BART to the Mission and 16th Street stop. After exiting, head to the corner to pick up the 22. This bus will take you right to the heart of the Union Street Festival.
For Caltrain, walk to the bus stop at Townsend and 4th Streets. At this stop, pick up the 30 bus and take it all the way to Chestnut and Fillmore. From here, walk four blocks north to the Union Street Festival.
Driving & Parking
Parking will be tough on the day of this event. I highly recommend that you take public transit. However, if you do decide to drive, then I recommend looking for parking to the north and west of the Union Street Festival. This area has fewer shops and restaurants and it will be easier to find parking here.
There are also a few garages and small paid lots in this district. The best one is on Pierce Street, just to the south of Lombard Street. Since it's a few blocks from the festival, you might have some luck finding a spot here.
Other Things to See & Do in the Marina District
Palace of Fine Arts: One of my favorite free SF attractions is the beautiful Palace of Fine Arts. It sits on the northwest corner of the Marina District. Click here for pictures and details on how to find it.
Fort Mason Center: The Fort Mason is on the eastern end of the Marina. On this old army base, you will find two small museums and a few art galleries. It also has several outdoor exhibits on display as an extension of the Exploratorium. Click here for more.
Shopping on Chestnut Street: If the Union Street Festival is too crowded, you can also head over to Chestnut Street for a shopping adventure. This cute street offers five to six blocks of shops from stores such as The Gap to more than a dozen boutique stores.
Other Events this Month
In addition to the Union Street Festival, you will find a number of fun street fairs and other events all weekend long.
SF Giants: Head to Oracle Park to watch the Giants in action this June. They take on top teams such as the Colorado Rockies, Minnesota Twins, and the New York Mets. Find the full June schedule here.
Yerba Buena Gardens Festival: Another free annual event in SF is the Yerba Buena Gardens Festival. This month, there are several music, dance, and entertainment events for you to enjoy. Find more details here.
Free Walking Tours: There are many free walking tours each month in San Francisco. They are offered by SF City Guides, part of the SF Public Library. Each day, they feature five to ten tours on various districts and themes. Click here for details on all of the tours this month.
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