The definitive guide to Folsom Street Fair and Parties

  • The definitive guide to Folsom Street Fair & Parties

    The Folsom Street Fair “Megahood” and the Leather Week parties including the Leather Walk and Leather Pride at Eagle Square are one of the world’s biggest fetish events.

San Francisco’s Leather Week parties during the Folsom Street Fair are some of the biggest productions of the year. From the fun strip shows by Baloney to the poignant Leather Walk to Eagle Square, there is a party and a type for every one!

San Francisco Leather Walk

San Francisco Leather Walk

From: Sep. 20.2025 - To: Sep. 20.2025
San Francisco's Leather Walk is one of the most diverse marches in the city and mixes a party atmosphere with an important charity raising event
Leather Pride Festival, Eagle Plaza, San Francisco

Leather Pride Festival Eagle Plaza San Francisco

From: Sep. 20.2025 - To: Sep. 20.2025
Celebrate the start of the Folsom, San Francisco’s Leather Week and enjoy a Leather Pride party at the end of the official San Francisco Leather Walk.
Folsom Street Fair, San Francisco

Folsom Street Fair

From: Sep. 21.2025 - To: Sep. 28.2025
Folsom Street Fair is the biggest leather rubber and fetish fair in the USA attracting 400,000 fetish lovers from around the world for this outrageous event
Mr S Leather San Francisco, Folsom Block Party

Mr S Leather San Francisco Folsom Block Party

From: Sep. 26.2025 - To: Sep. 27.2025
Every year Mr S Leather closes down the alley behind their store for an amazing beer garden and block party on the Friday and Saturday
Big Muscle Party at DNA Lounge Folsom Street Fair

Big Muscle Party at DNA Lounge Folsom Street Fair

From: Sep. 27.2025 - To: Sep. 27.2025
Folsom's Big Muscle Party takes place on Saturday afternoon during the Folsom Street Fair Weekend and brings together the biggest guys and muscle worshipers
Folsom San Francisco BRUT

Folsom San Francisco BRUT

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The BRUT Party is one of the most legendary fetish events to take place across the United States
Horse Meat Disco at Folsom SF Weekend

Bearracuda Horse Meat Disco at Folsom SF Weekend

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Join the hottest San Francisco Bears at the Folsom Street Fair Bear Pre party on the Friday of the Folsom Weekend!
PRIME The San Francisco MEAT Folsom Friday Edition

PRIME The San Francisco MEAT Folsom Friday Edition

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Trophy Dad produces some of the hottest fetish parties in San Francisco and their PRIME event is one of the most popular parties
Magnitude

Magnitude

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Magnitude will bring the biggest names from the top circuit parties to the city! Guest DJs are on deck with meaty, sexy beats to keep the crowd moving.
Matinee PERVERT XXL San Francisco Leather Weekend Edition

Matinee PERVERT XXL San Francisco Leather Weekend Edition

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Matinee PERVERT XXL San Francisco Leather Weekend Edition Direct from Barcelona, PERVERT is one of the most anticipated fetish nights of the year
Real Bad San Francisco

Real Bad San Francisco

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REAL BAD is the official dance party immediately following the Folsom Street Fair, and is one of the largest fetish parties
Folsom Closing Party

Deviants Folsom Closing Party

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Deviants, the Official Closing Party of Folsom Street Fair, has exploded in popularity. Year after year the party gets bigger and bigger.
Folsom AFTERSHOCK

Folsom AFTERSHOCK

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Folsom Aftershock is the definitive gay after party taking place during the Folsom Leather and Fetish weekend in San Francisco.
Hot Tea San Francisco Leather Edition T Dance

Hot Tea San Francisco Leather Edition T Dance

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Experience the ultimate San Francisco T Dance during the legendary Folsom Leather Street Festival

The Fair, Megahood

  • The Folsom Street Fair is actually a three day weekend event bringing over 400,000 visitors to San Francisco.
  • The highlight of the event is the Street Fair itself taking place in the historic Folsom street, from 8th to 13th Streets 11am to 6pm.
  • The pre and post parties are some of the wildest nights in the American party circuit.

The Gay Neighbourhoods

  • San Francisco has become synonymous with gay culture. The Castro is the epicenter of gay life what is one of the friendliest cities in the USA.
  • The Castro is a unique a experience. Well served by public transport, this gay district is situated around Market Street, the main artery of San Francisco. The Castro is recognizable by the countless rainbow flags lining the streets and blocks. At the entry to this gay area flies a huge rainbow flag on Harvey Milk Plaza.
  • The South of Market district, or SoMa, is one of the liveliest and most colourful parts of San Francisco. This area is also home to many gay cultural spots, such as the LGBTQ and Leather Cultural District.

Be a tourist!

  • No trip to SF is complete without seeing the Golden Gate Bridge. Of the touristy things to do, Alcatraz is our top choice and the island has some of the best views of San Francisco and the Golden Gate Bridge. You can also enjoy the views  as you take the ferry ride across the Bay.
  • Make sure to check out Harvey Milk Plaza, the AIDS Memorial Grove or the GLBT History Museum.
  • Take a tour of the historical district with our expert guides in this top rated trip!

Where to Stay?

  • Some of the best hotels are in SoMa, the lively hub of culture and colour in the city and a great destination for gay travellers.
  • The Hotel Zetta offers Free WiFi, an iPod docking station, a portable wireless Bluetooth speaker, & double-panned windows for quiet & privacy. It is also one of the best locations in the city with easy access to all the major tourist  sights and a short tram ride to the gay bars.
  • If you want to stay in the Castro, check out the San Francisco Proper Hotel. It provides a comfortable 4 star stay a short walk away from San Francisco’s gay scene, The Castro, making it perfect for gay travellers and gay couples.

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