San Francisco Events: The Fairmont San Francisco San Francisco

Castro Street Fair
Produced by Castro Street Fair, a non-profit organization, the Fair generates funds for charitable causes important to the Castro community. Vendors of all varieties from the Bay area and beyond promote their goods and services, including food and beverages, arts and crafts, and a wide variety of retail items. Nonstop outdoor dancing pavilions are one of the most popular features of the Fair.

The Fair is located in the heart of San Francisco's Castro District at the intersection of Market and Castro Streets and the surrounding area. It is about two miles southwest of The Fairmont San Francisco (about seven minutes by cab). The Castro Street Fair takes place every October.

Fillmore Jazz Festival
The largest free jazz festival on the West coast, Fillmore draws over 100,000 visitors to the tree-lined streets of a treasured neighborhood. Complementing the musical sounds of local players, this festival also celebrates the Bay area's up-and-coming visual artists. From sunup to sundown, visitors can groove to the sounds of live music from multiple stages, browse the offerings of over 300 artists, and enjoy gourmet food and beverages. Asian to Cajun, paintings to pottery, old favorites and new directions, the Fillmore Jazz Festival is not to be missed. The festival takes place every July and is 14 blocks from The Fairmont San Francisco.

Sausalito Art Festival
Every Labor Day weekend, stars of the contemporary art scene are showcased on the sparkling Bay shores of Sausalito, California's Mediterranean-like seaside village. Over one million visitors from throughout the world have experienced the Sausalito Art Festival since its inaugural event in 1952. Sausalito hosts the West coast's ultimate art experience, featuring the finest fine art and craft.

The best local, American, and international artists bring their combined perspectives, virtuoso skills, and more than 20,000 original works of art - including paintings, sculpture, ceramics, jewelry, fiber art, fine glass, woodwork, mixed media, and photography. From functional to surreal, witty to the elegantly decorative, these one-of-a-kind and limited edition artworks form an unparalleled collection that can only be seen once a year. The festival is 15 minutes north of The Fairmont San Francisco

Ongoing Activities

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