The 25th annual How Weird Street Faire was previously scheduled in downtown SF on Saturday, May 4th, 2024. Due to weather conditions, the iconic event has been rescheduled for this weekend, on Saturday, September 21, from noon to 8 pm. The organizers canceled the event due to rain and high wind predictions that could make it unsafe to hold their faire. Thankfully, after months of waiting the iconic faire is back in all its glory, so get ready to get weird this weekend.
About How Weird Street Faire
The event includes a daytime dance party, a vibrant marketplace, and an outdoor gallery of cutting-edge visionary art. This year, the event’s theme is fittingly Autumn Equinox. The original event in the spring was Star-Wars themed (due to falling on May 4th), but organizers have pivoted to embrace the new fall date.
All guests are requested to wear costumes, which can range from “the best version of yourself” to something you’d expect to see at Halloween. Have fun with it and express yourself in whatever way feels good. In general, the sky is the limit, and the weirder, the better.
The faire will feature 8 stages of world-class electronic music, representing diverse genres and styles on some of the highest-quality sound systems. The stages are curated by top Bay Area event promoters, with each stage featuring multiple DJs so you can dance your heart out no matter what genre you like.
The event also includes a marketplace that sells plenty of unique goods including accessories, jewelry, and more (in case you feel inspired to make your outfit even more weird). Plus, you can explore Art Ally with visual art installations, art for sale, and even interactive art pieces. Local food trucks and vendors will also be in attendance so you can fuel your day of dancing.
The street fair is a ticketed event. If you already bought tickets for the may events they are still valid, so there’s no need to repurchase. Tickets are still on sale now if you’re looking for some fun Saturday plans.
How Weird Street Faire is scheduled for this Saturday September 21 from noon to 8 pm.
By Grant MacHamer and Dana Flynn