When it comes to food and drink, there's plenty to do in San Francisco this weekend. From a wine tasting to a cheese festival, here's how to add some flavor to your social calendar.
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Off the Grid Mid-Autumn Festival
From the event description:
No need to travel thousands of miles to experience a true taste of mid-Autumn — BiteUnite guest chef Shadow Lau will be flying in from Hong Kong to share her famous mooncakes (classic and San Francisco-influenced green tea and ube) with the Off the Grid community. Traditionally celebrated across East Asia, Mid-Autumn Festival takes place on the 15th day of the eighth month of the lunar calendar, marking the end of the autumn harvest. Also known as the Moon Festival (during the celebration, the moon is at its roundest and brightest), the event brings families and friends together to honor the moon’s representation of unity and togetherness.
When: Friday, Sept. 13, 5-10 p.m.
Where: Fort Mason Center, 2 Marina Blvd.
Admission: Free
Click here for more details, and to register
Wife Appreciation Day with Free Wine Tasting
From the event description:
Show your wife or partner that you appreciate them by taking them for a day of wine tasting at four local wineries on San Francisco's Treasure Island.
When: Saturday, Sept. 14, noon-5 p.m.
Where: Winemaker Studios, 448 Clipper Cove Way
Admission: Free
Click here for more details, and to register
San Francisco Cheese Fest
From the event description:
Calling all cheese lovers: Join us for the Fifth Annual San Francisco Cheese Fest. Mingle with 20-plus Guild-member cheesemakers from across the state, sampling dozens of new and classic California cheeses.
When: Saturday, Sept. 14, 6-9 p.m.
Where: Social Hall SF, 1270 Sutter St.
Admission: $94 (General Admission)
Click here for more details, and to get your tickets
Olive Fest
From the event description:
Have you ever eaten an olive, and then another, before thinking to yourself, "If there were an olive eating contest, I could win." Well, here is your chance. Come celebrate the first Olive Fest in San Francisco's Noe Valley district this summer.
When: Sunday, Sept. 15, 1-5 p.m.
Where: 24th and Sanchez streets
Admission: $10 (Entry for 1); $15 (Entry for 2)
Click here for more details, and to get your tickets
Parking in San Francisco can be tough, especially during popular events. To find free or cheap parking and to book parking in advance, see this map of San Francisco parking from SpotAngels. And to get there by public transportation, check BART or MUNI for nearby stations and schedules.
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