1111 Gough St, San Francisco

The SMC event center is located below St. Mary’s Cathedral. Free parking is available at the facilities parking lot but is limited (200 spaces). There is also street and metered parking in the neighborhood. We encourage public transportation.

The event center is located at Gough St. and Geary St. in San Francisco. Set your coordinates to 1111 Gough St. San Francisco, CA. If you’re using MUNI, the 49, 38, and 31 all stop within walking distance of the Cathedral. WESTBOUND: The 38 GEARY stops on the corner of Gough; EASTBOUND: The 38 Geary stops on Geary at Laguna within walking distance. The 38R GEARY R stops on Geary/Starr King corner further down the hill.

Pets are not allowed at the festival, but Service Animals (with proper documentation) are allowed. Emotional support animals, however, are not allowed at the festival.

Yes, entrance fee is $10. SFVS members and children under 18 are free. Seniors and students are $5. Purchasing tickets online is encouraged to help speed up the process of checking in. Tickets will be available in September of 2025.

Yes. You may leave and re-enter the festival from 11AM – 5PM.

All purchases made to the exhibitors will be directly to the vendor. Cash and credit card will be accepted by most vendors but cash is preferred.

A variety of local and out of state exhibitors selling food, clothing, art, kitchenware, books and nonprofit and animal rescue organizations will be on hand. An indoor food court will feature a variety of food booths specializing in cuisines from around the world. Additional booths will sell packaged foods and there will be a free food sampling table. All food and merchandise will be vegan.