San Francisco is a food lover’s paradise, hosting a variety of food festivals throughout the year that celebrate its rich culinary diversity.
From the SF Street Food Festival, featuring global flavors from local vendors, to the Eat Drink SF, where top chefs showcase gourmet creations,
there’s something for every palate. Seafood lovers flock to the Crab Festival, while chocolate enthusiasts indulge at the Ghirardelli Chocolate
Festival. Wine and food pairings shine at events like the Uncorked Wine Festival. Whether it’s artisan cheese, truffles, or cultural cuisine,
San Francisco’s food festivals offer unforgettable tastes and experiences for locals and visitors alike.
01. January
Napa Truffle Festival
Experience the magic of truffles while savoring some of the finest truffle cuisine in the world paired with magnificent wines amidst
the splendor of world-class Napa wineries. Learn firsthand how to work and cook with truffles from the best Michelin star/master chefs.
Explore a working truffle orchard, see where and how truffles are harvested, and meet the trained truffle dogs who find them
(petting allowed).
Check the details at, https://napatrufflefestival.com/
When: Jan 16-19, 2026 (Join in next year)
Where: Various locations in Napa Valley
Yerba Buena Gardens Festival
The MLK 2025 Music Festival celebrates its fifteenth year with a spectacular celebration of artistry, culture and unity that takes
center stage during NorCal MLK's annual MLK Day Celebrations. In partnership with Purple Cherry Productions, this festival brings
acclaimed artists to the iconic Great Lawn at San Francisco's Yerba Buena Gardens.
Check the details at, https://ybgfestival.org/events/
When: Mon, Jan 20, 12:00pm – 3:30pm
Where: Great Lawn, Yerba Buena Gardens Mission St. between 3rd & 4th Sts., SF
Flower Market Fair
The Chinese New Year Flower Market Fair is held on the weekend before Chinese New Year Day. The Flower Fair is the place to come
to purchase fresh flowers, fruits, candies and brand new supplies for the home to begin the new lunar year. Delight in performances
of traditional Chinese magicians, acrobats, folk dancers and opera as you take in the beautiful fragrances of spring. You will find
over 120 booths and concessions making this a shopper’s paradise.
Check the details at, https://chineseparade.com/flowermarketfair/
When: Sat & Sun Jan. 25 & 26
Where: at Grant between Clay to Broadway, SF
02. February
Chinese New Year Parade
While Chinatown is hosting events for the Lunar New Year in full swing, the parade is typically one of the last events to close
out the celebrations. While the official New Year was Wednesday, January 29, you can still look forward to several weeks of
festivities, including the iconic parade to end the celebrations.
Check the details at, https://napatrufflefestival.com/
When: Feb 15, around 5pm
Where: Chinatown (Market, Geary, Post, and Kearny Streets)
Community Street Fair
Immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of San Francisco’s exhilarating Chinatown during one of the community’s most exciting
times of the year. You will find over 120 booths and concessions making this a shopper’s paradise. The SF Chinese Chamber of
Commerce has activities and entertainment for all ages. Enjoy Chinese folk dancing, opera, drumming and much more at the entertainment
stage on Pacific St. below Grant Ave. Make sure to get a family photo with the giant puppets, dragon and other memorable artifacts from
the Parade!
Check the details at, https://chineseparade.com/communityfair/
When: Sat & Sun Feb. 15 & 16
Where: at Grant between California to Broadway, SF
SF Beer Week
Showcasing the best of Bay Area craft beer, headlining a busy, beery 10 days across the region!
Check the details at, https://sfbeerweek.org/
When: February 21 - March 2
Where: various spots, check https://sfbeerweek.org/ for details
03. March
Coming soon...
04. April
Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival
The Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival is one of California’s most prominent celebrations of Asian traditions.
Since 1968, the Festival serves to cultivate the continued alliance between Japan and the United States, using culture as its bridge.
Each year, over 220,000 people attend this dazzling display showcasing the vibrant colors and grace of the Japanese culture and
the rich heritage and diversity of the Japanese American community.
Check the details at, https://sfcherryblossom.org/
When: April 12-13 & 19-20, 2025
Where: Japan Center West Mall, 1759 Sutter St, San Francisco, CA 94115
SF International Chocolate Salon
05. May
Coming soon...
06. June
Soy & Tofu Festival
Union Street Festival
07. July
Coming soon...
08. August
Outside Lands
09. September
SF Cheese Fest
Bizerkeley Food Festival
Armenian Food Festival & Bazaar
10. October
Eat Drink SF
11. Novemeber
SF Coffee Festival
12. December
Coming soon...
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