About this event
Hardly Strictly Bluegrass is free across Hellman Hollow, Lindley, and Marx meadows in Golden Gate Park October 2 through 4. Entrances open at 11 AM Friday and 9 AM Saturday and Sunday, with performances ending at 7 PM daily. Food and beverage vendors sit at Arrow Food Meadow, JFK Food Trucks, JFK Flats, and the Porch Stage Area, so snack demand follows stage-to-stage foot traffic all afternoon. Operators along JFK Drive food-truck rows and the meadow paths see the densest crowds Saturday and Sunday from mid-morning gates through the late-afternoon set change, when picnic blankets and stage hops keep the concession lines moving until 7 PM.
Vendor Tip
If you plan to vend at this event, make sure your San Francisco permits are current. Many events require proof of valid health permits, insurance, and city vendor licenses before you can set up.
Frequently asked questions
What time does Hardly Strictly Bluegrass start?
Hardly Strictly Bluegrass runs Fri gates 11 AM; Sat-Sun gates 9 AM; performances end 7 PM daily in San Francisco, CA.
Where is Hardly Strictly Bluegrass located?
Hardly Strictly Bluegrass is held at Golden Gate Park meadows, in San Francisco, CA.
What is Hardly Strictly Bluegrass?
Hardly Strictly Bluegrass is free across Hellman Hollow, Lindley, and Marx meadows in Golden Gate Park October 2 through 4. Entrances open at 11 AM Friday and...
Nearest locations to vend
Markets, spots where food trucks already set up, and parking around San Francisco, CA.
These are leads, not permission. Private lots need the owner's OK and street spots follow San Francisco vending rules — see the San Francisco, CA Food Truck Permit Guide.
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