The 22nd annual How Weird Street Faire

“Eternal Return”

Sunday Sept. 12, 2021 from Noon to 8pm

Centered at Howard and 2nd Streets, San Francisco, Earth

For more info visit https://HowWeird.org

Come celebrate peace, creativity, and weirdness at the 22nd annual How Weird Street Faire. Located in the re-emerging heart of downtown San Francisco, How Weird features music and art, a unique and quirky marketplace, a cannabis area, performances, and a wide range of excitement. Join thousands of people in colorful attire dancing in the streets at 8 different stages of dance music. This year’s theme is “Eternal Return”, as we gather once again. Come dressed in your weirdest costume!

Following local guidelines, the How Weird Street Faire has instituted two requirements for entry to the Faire on Sunday September 12...

• Proof of full vaccination, and
• Face Masks

Full vaccination means two weeks after the second Pfizer or Moderna shot, or two weeks after the single Johnson & Johnson shot. To provide proof of vaccination when arriving, please show either your original Vaccination Card (or photo); or the CA DPH Vaccination QR Code, downloadable from https://myvaccinerecord.cdph.ca.gov

Unvaccinated kids under 12 can enter, but must be accompanied by a vaccinated adult. Both kids and adults should be masked.

We are very sorry for any inconvenience.

A Magic Pass!

The entry ticket to How Weird includes many discounts, specials, and free things throughout the event, as per tradition. The faire recommends getting the presale passes to save money and time when arriving. To see all the specials visit... https://howweird.org/magic-passes

It’s time to dance!

The How Weird Street Faire showcases some of the best electronic dance music played on some of the world’s most advanced sound technology. Cutting-edge artists from across the Bay Area provide an unforgettable dance experience.

The How Weird 2021 soundtrack will be provided by...

• Muti Music and Northern Nights
• Inorbit and Raindance
• Opulent Temple and Opel and Opulent Chill
• Temple Nightclub
• Pulse SF
• Bootie Mashup and Heavy Petting Zoo
• The Consortium of Collective Consciousness (CCC)
• Mountain Lion Hi-Fi

To see all of the lineups and schedules visit https://howweird.org/music-stages

Art Alley!

Art Alley will showcase the visual arts, with live and exhibited artwork, interactive pieces, and local craft vendors. Art Alley will be expanded this year, located on both sides of Minna Street off of 2nd Street. Stroll the legendary open air gallery, and be inspired by the abundance of creativity. There will be visionary artists from around the Bay Area, along with the nearby sounds of dub music. To see all of the artists visit https://howweird.org/art-alley-2.

The How Weird Marketplace!

The How Weird Street Faire is filled with vendors from around the world selling unique and designer goods. From clothing to art to jewelry and accessories, you can find interesting things and new styles. How Weird features an unusually diverse shopping experience that you won’t find anywhere else. Food trucks and local restaurants will offer a wide variety of delicious meals, and there will be plenty of tasty drinks. The How Weird website shows who will be there at https://howweird.org/marketplace.

Green Alley!

Green Alley will be located on Tehama Street this year, filled with the world of cannabis. Come learn and be delighted. There will be downtempo tunes and exciting speakers. For more info visit https://howweird.org/green-alley.

The FOUR ENTRANCES to the faire are located at:

• ● Howard and 1st Streets
• ● Howard and New Montgomery Streets
• ● Folsom and 2nd Streets
• ● Mission and 2nd Street

It is strongly recommended to take public transportation to the faire. It is very difficult to find parking these days. The How Weird Street Faire is located a short walk from Market Street and the Montgomery BART station, as well as next to the Transbay Terminal, and a short walk to the Caltrains Station and many MUNI lines. You can also take Lyft/Uber to the faire, with a designated pick up spot at 1st Street and Howard.

How Weird welcomes all ages, and all types of people. The faire is handicapped accessible. Glass bottles and weapons are not allowed in the faire, bags may be searched when entering. Please come to the faire with an open mind, dancing shoes, and a colorful costume.

How Weird is working in close coordination with local authorities and will follow all required COVID-19 health & safety guidelines in place at the time of the festival.

An inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 exists in any public space where people are present. By attending the How Weird Street Faire, you expressly agree to comply with any and all rules and safety guidelines put in place by the event organizers, and voluntarily assume all risks related to exposure to COVID-19, waiving all claims and potential claims against the event organizers, and their affiliated companies relating to such risks.

Refunds are available if How Weird is rescheduled or cancelled.

About the faire…

The How Weird Street Faire is centered at Howard and 2nd Streets, or 37°47’12.4″ N, 122°23’53.7″ W. The faire is located in the SoMa district of San Francisco, what has become the center of the technology industry for the city, and perhaps the world. The area is also home to a large concentration of art galleries and museums. The faire, the area, and the participants represent the convergence of art and technology, the fusion of creativity and possibilities. How Weird encourages fresh perspectives and new ways of viewing the world.

The How Weird Street Faire is a project of and benefit for the 501(c)3 educational nonprofit World Peace Through Technology Organization, showing the world that peace is possible. The faire brings diverse people together to make connections and find common ground. Dancing knows no boundaries or political affiliation, and music, more than any other form of communication, is able to transcend differences between people.

See how fun peace can be at a place where people are free to express themselves as they are, no matter how strange. How Weird is a festival of acceptance and appreciation of differences. And in these weird times, that is needed more than ever.

F.A.Q.

Should I wear a costume?

Absolutely! Pick the weirdest one yet.

Should I wear a mask?

Yes. It is required for entry.

Directions?

The How Weird Street Faire takes place in the heart of San Francisco's SoMa district. It is centered at Howard & 2nd Streets, a few blocks south of Market Street, and a block east of Yerba Buena Gardens. The coordinates are 37°47’12.4″ N, 122°23’53.7″ W

The faire is near the Montgomery BART station, Transbay Terminal, Caltrain Station, and MUNI. We recommend taking public transportation to the faire. There is also a Lyft/Uber/Taxi waiting area at 1st Street and Howard. We recommend arriving early, the faire starts at Noon.

Is there parking?

Parking is very hard to find. We strongly recommend taking public transportation to the faire. We are close to many options.

Bike parking?

There will be self-service bike parking on Natoma Street, with an entrance on New Montgomery Street. Park your bike before entering the faire. Please lock your bike over the top of the barricades, not on the side. There will be security watching the bikes.

UFO parking?

The designated Flyer Saucer landing zone is at 37°47’16.62″N, 122°23’53.92″W

Handicapped accessible?

Yes, the faire is handicapped accessible. It is at street level.

Is it all ages?

Yes, the faire welcomes people of all ages, and all ages attend. Children 12 and under can come into the faire without a Magic Pass. But because of the loud noise and dense crowds, we do not encourage bringing young children to the faire. Earphones are strongly recommended for children. Green Alley is for those aged 21 and over only.

Can I bring my dog?

Dogs are not allowed. Please don’t bring them, it’s too crowded and loud. The only exception is for service animals.

Can I DJ at the faire?

How Weird does not book any of the DJs. Each stage decides their own line-ups. You would need to contact the stages if you want to play at the faire.

Are there ins and outs?

Yes.

Is there smoking?

No. How Weird is a non-smoking event, by city law. You can step outside the faire if you want to smoke. There will be cannabis-only smoking in the consumption area of Green Alley for those aged 21 or over.

What time should I arrive?

Arrive at Noon. The faire starts at noon, and you don’t want to miss any of the fun. The music will also start at noon. And the vendors will be open at noon. Even Art Alley will be shining at noon.

Weather cancellation?

The How Weird Street Faire is a rain or shine event. We hope for shine.

Are there more answers and questions?

Sure, there is more on the How Weird website…

https://howweird.org/f-a-q/

We can't wait to see you again!