San Francisco, CA

San Francisco Free Folk Festival

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San Francisco Free Folk Festival brings live music to San Francisco, California with an All Ages door policy. The San Francisco Free Folk Festival has been always been run by the San Francisco Folk Music Club. It’s been happening since 1977, when the first festival was staged at the Hall of Flowers. Artists working in Acoustic, Folk, Old Time, Roots Music, and World fit San Francisco Free Folk Festival’s stated range. San Francisco Free Folk Festival accepts booking inquiries through the venue’s online form. The available PA and production support at San Francisco Free Folk Festival are not confirmed; settle those requirements before accepting the date. Confirm San Francisco Free Folk Festival’s show schedule and any unlisted deal terms before routing around the performance.

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Age policy
All Ages
Genres
Acoustic, Folk, Old Time, Roots Music, World
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Address
Golden Gate Park Bandshell, 94118, United States
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