Glen Park Festival

I’ve attended for a few years and it was always a nice neighborhood get-​together. This year, it was so well done, I’d say it’s a must for everyone in the neighborhood and a destination for nearby neighborhoods. There were three bouncy houses, farmers market happening down the block, music stage with dancing area, activities for kids at most booths, and some food. It’s a great way to get to know a neighborhood and the local business owners and sign up for discounts, raffles for free stuff, ask questions, spend time with neighbors.

This is a great festival that celebrates all that is Glen Park and all the businesses that are in the area. Mutliple booths sell Glen Park inspired t-​shirts, totes, etc but there’s also booths from local restaurants, local schools, Glen Park library (free books!), and BART. There’s really something for everyone — live entertainment for the adults, balloon animals and jump houses for kids.
As far as food goes, many restaurants open their doors to the crowd and offer up specials galore. There are also a couple regular OTG trucks present… definitely something for everyone. The only down side is that its such a small festival — barely spans 1.5 blocks.

Much better for people w/​kids, but I had fun alone. I listened to the music, won a SFPL tote bag, and ate some good food truck food. I don’t know how you could spend all day here, but I liked it. I live in a nice neighborhood.

I arrived late since I had work the majority of the entire festival but once I got off, I went to the festival because I normally get off Bart at Glen Park anyway. My bf met me there. There was a ton of parking at the parking lot because earlier in the day was also the Sunday Glen Park Farmer’s Market. Since we arrived late, we didn’t get to really see a lot of things or actually look and spend time because we were hungry. One vendor that I did notice was «The Poetry Store,» I told her how cool it was, and I was going back after we ate yummy sisig tacos from Hapa SF, but when I went back, she was gone. A lot of vendors stayed after 4:30 which was nice but I didn’t really get to explore them. Hopefully more local vendors next year and more food since it will be the 15^th annual! Glen Park is a neighbor district to me and I absolutely love it. I’m always around Glen Park. I love the very small but lovely community.

What’s there not to love about this… Beautiful day, local businesses, community neighbors, children laughing and playing, live entertainment… and I can walk here from my house in about 15 minutes.
Gets a bit crowded but not so that you wouldn’t want to enjoy it… make sure to attend the next one, you won’t regret it! =)

Today is the perfect sunny day for the 12^th Annual Glen Park Festival. Going on from 10 am-4:30 pm, the street festival is being held on Diamond Street in the quaint Glen Park neighborhood.
Having grown up around this neighborhood & spending countless weekends having breakfast & shopping in the area, the festival has a special place in my childhood memories.
Local vendors line the street. Oakland is represented with clothing booths from «Korrupt Label» & «fiftyseven-​thirtythree.» And San Francisco locals sell their jewelry, chocolate spreads, light switch covers & ceramic ware.
There are a few food booths set up: Miggy’s Island kettle corn, Hawaiian food, Pica Pica Maize Kitchen & the booth where I got my trip tip sandwich ($ 8 – see pic), Good Foods Catering. Thankfully, the lines weren’t very long at all.
Perfect festival for families, as there are game booths, face painting, a bounce house & vendors selling children’s books & clothing for everyone in the family, including the dog. Not too crowded, upbeat live music & plenty to see. The festival is a great way to get acquainted with the neighborhood or if you live there, to rub elbows with your neighbors while supporting your community.
Some street parking is available. Also, the Glen Park Bart station is right across the street.