Let the summer street festivals begin

The traditional beginning of summer in most parts of the country is Memorial Day, but in San Francisco, it’s also our unique street festivals. We may see many of the same vendors at each festival, but each fair has its own personality depending on the neighborhood. You’ll find arts, crafts, food, and music at all the festivals, as well as free admission, but occasionally one will incorporate new features or themes, as the Union Street Festival has done in its 41st iteration as the Union Street Music Festival. UNION STREET MUSIC FESTIVAL Up first on the summer street fair schedule is the renamed Union Street Music Festival on the first weekend in June. As the new name suggests, look for more emphasis on live music — 24 bands will perform bluegrass, blues, country, jazz, and lo... Read More