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October in San Francisco sees a number of annual events make their return: The Bridge to Bridge Run, the Castro Fair, Italian Heritage Parade, Blessing of the Fish, and Fleet Week. In addition, there’s also the 75th anniversary of Coit Tower, a bluegrass festival in Golden Gate Park, and Love Fest - the largest dance-and-music event in the nation.

October 2-5
OCTOBERFEST BY the BAY
A celebration of Oktoberfest in the Bay Area. Check out this year’s new Saturday hours and what’s happening on “Gemutlichkeit Night.” Visit the official site.

October 3-5
HARDLY STRICTLY BLUEGRASS
Music in Golden Gate Park: bluegrass music that is. Speedway Meadows. Free to attend. Visit the official site.

October 4, starts at noon
4TH ANNUAL LOVEFEST
The largest dance-and-music celebration in the country. In 2007, a total 85,000 people participated, enjoying sun, music, and rhythm in the streets of San Francisco. The event will include live music, famed DJs, and various floats. The LoveFest parade starts on 2nd St @ Market and continues on to the Civic Center Plaza. Visit the official site.

October 4-5
AKI MATSURI
Japantown welcomes the fall with taiko drums, dancing, and games for all. Japantown (Post and Buchanan Sts). Free to attend. Visit the official site. Read the rest of this entry »