SF's Summer Fest Kick-Off is Back (June 3rd)

"Bring your friends and family for a day of great music, delicious BBQ, kids zone, and good vibes. Full details have not yet been announced as of 5/19/26, but here's what has happened in past years: 2024 Info: This FREE R&B concert and family BBQ celebrates the start of summer events in the Western Addition, summer enrichment programs for Western Addition youth and an opportunity to thank the Mayor for her service and love for San Francisco; to honor the city's emergency services, i.e., the San Francisco Police; the San Francisco Fire Dept. and Hamilton Rec & Park."

"Bring your family, a big appetite, a blanket and prepare yourself for a day of community connectedness. Grab some food, make gigantic bubbles, and make tie dye t-shirts, have your face painted and enjoy some good music! Soulful tunes will be spinning all day by DJ - Mr. "C". Join us for some dancing, BBQ and The Mary Janes Girls, while the kids enjoy youth activities in our kid's zone, i.e., face painting, cotton candy, jumpers, & bubbles. Grillin in the Mo' is a day to spend with family & community."

"SF's Summer Fest Kick-Off: Grillin' in the 'Mo' Saturday, June 6, 2026 | Noon-5pm Hamilton Recreation Center, 1900 Geary @ Steiner, (Fillmore Dist.), SF FREE. Address: 1900 Geary St., San Francisco, CA. Disclaimer: Please double check event information with the event organizer as events can be canceled, details can change after they are added to our calendar, and errors do occur."

A free event called Grillin' in the Mo' takes place at the Hamilton Recreation Center in San Francisco from noon to 5pm. The event celebrates 20 years of service and serves as a summer fest kick-off. The day features R&B and soulful music all day by DJ Mr. “C”, along with dancing and performances by The Mary Janes Girls. Food includes BBQ, and attendees are encouraged to bring a big appetite. Family activities include a kids zone with face painting, cotton candy, jumpers, bubbles, and tie-dye t-shirts. Past years also included community enrichment themes and honoring local emergency services and city leadership. Event details may change, so confirmation with organizers is recommended.

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