SATURDAY JUNE 20 + SUNDAY JUNE 21

11am-7pm

Columbus and Green Streets

Join us for North Beach Festival 2026 presented by Zoox from 11am to 7pm on Saturday, June 20th & Sunday, June 21st (Father’s Day weekend!) as we celebrate the vibrant and historic North Beach

  • 200+ Vendors: Browse a wide array of local art, crafts, jewelry, apparel, home decor, vintage fashion, and other one-of-a-kind finds across the festival footprint.
  • Delicious Food: Indulge in mouth-watering cuisine from beloved North Beach restaurants, local gourmet food vendors, and food trucks from across the Bay Area. Whether you’re a discerning foodie or looking for a quick bite, there is something for everyone.
  • Outdoor Bars: Quench your thirst at our outdoor beer and cocktail gardens, benefiting local organizations and featuring craft beer, wine, and cocktails.
  • Live Entertainment: Enjoy live music from talented Bay Area musicians across three stages, along with live poetry readings and other surprises throughout the weekend. Head to the Green Street Party Lot for an outdoor beer and cocktail garden featuring KXSF DJs spinning all day Saturday and DJ Gr!mmo, bringing the Father’s Day spirit all day Sunday.
  • Interactive Art Activities: Experience the Maker’s Block, presented by Avenue Greenlight, featuring hands-on activities led by local artists and makers including looming demonstrations, live painting, silk-screening, jewelry making, loom demonstrations, leather making, and more. Try your hand at forging your own commemorative medallion out of recycled aluminum.
  • Family Fun Zones: Bring the whole family for a day filled with games and activities for all ages, including Lego building, bubble making, a chalk zone, and much more.
  • Blessing of the Animals: Join this cherished North Beach tradition welcoming pets and their owners for a special ceremony at 1pm each day. Jeffrey’s Pets will be hosting a pet adoption pop-up alongside the ceremony.
  • Italian Street Painting Promenade: Stroll down Vallejo Street and watch local chalk artists transform the pavement into vibrant works of art as part of Biordi’s Italian Street Painting Promenade.
  • Explore North Beach: Discover San Francisco’s “Little Italy,” a vibrant and historic neighborhood known for its rich Italian heritage, scenic views, lively nightlife, cultural festivals, and iconic landmarks like Coit Tower and City Lights Bookstore.

Click here for the full program schedule and festival map!

Dog Adoption - Secondhand Saturday, July 20, 2024, Vintage Pop-up

The North Beach Festival is presented by The North Beach Business Association in collaboration with Sunset Mercantile

Proceeds from the festival are granted to local community organizations helping those most in need. Supported programs include free meals, after-school activities, job training, temporary housing, etc. Check out the recent article we were featured in, highlighting local gems and fun things that makes each city unique, including San Francisco’s North Beach Festival!

Thank You to the Sponsors and Supporters of North Beach Festival 2026!

Thank you to our media partners!

Market Hours

Saturday, June 20th & Sunday, June 21st (Father’s Day Weekend)
11 AM to 7 PM

Address

North Beach, San Francisco (centered around Columbus and Green Streets)

Transportation and Parking

Muni Line: 8

No onsite parking lot. Limited street parking available.

Dogs

Dogs on leashes are allowed.

Smoking

All Sunset Mercantile events are smoke-free pursuant to SF Health Code Article 19L.