Award-winning pizzaiolo and legendary restaurateur, Tony Gemignani, in collaboration with the San Francisco Italian Athletic Club Foundation, host San Francisco's fourth annual Pizza, Bagel & Beer Festival in the heart of historic North Beach. The event covers two blocks of North Beach on Stockton and Filbert Sts. For the first time, Washington Square will feature live music and space to picnic and enjoy your pizza, bagel and beer in the North Beach sun. To expedite entry, a second entry point has been added.
Over the last three years, the event raised over $225,000 with proceeds benefiting local causes; this year's beneficiaries are John Arena Foundation, the Salesian Boys & Girls Club, San Francisco Italian Athletic Club Foundation, Saints Peter & Paul School, SF Italian Heritage Parade, North Beach Business Association, Friends of Washington Square Park and Next Village.
Bay Area pizzeria participants include Tony's Pizza Napoletana, Capo's, Slice House Haight Street, A Slice of New York, A16, Acre Pizza, Del Popolo, Delarosa, DAMNFiNE, Doppio Zero, Flour + Water Pizzeria, Gioia, Giorgio's Pizzeria, Goat Hill Pizza, Hella Pie Pizza, Il Casaro Pizzeria, La Pizza Piccolo, Little Original Joe's, Long Bridge Pizza Co., One Eyed Broken Gnome, Montesacro, PizzaHacker, Raymond's Pizza, Rose Pizzeria, Sanctuary Pizza, Sleight of Hand, Slice of Homage, Square Pie Guys, Terún Pizzeria, and Vinnie's Pizzeria, along with an impressive group of women in pizza featuring Laura Meyer of Pizzeria da Laura, Leah Scurto of PizzaLeah, Leith Leizer Ludlow of Psychic Pie, Michele Querin of Gabacool Pizzeria and Cristina Aceves Smith of State of Mind Pizza. Appearance by renowned pizza maker Alastair Hannmann aka "The Pizza Buddha" (Kauai, HI)
Featured bagelries: Dago Bagel, Bageltopia, Bageletto, Bagel Daddy, Boichik Bagels, Cafe Brusco, Drewish Deli and The Laundromat.
Craft breweries headlined by Sierra Nevada, Rationable Brewing, Otherwise Brewing, Standard Deviant Brewing, Brooks Dry Cider, Fieldwork Brewing, Lagunitas Brewing Company, Moonlight Brewing Co., Allagash Brewing Co., Enterprise Beer, Boochcraft, Cellarmaker, Del Cielo, Golden State Cider, It's Alive Kombucha, Laughing Monk and East Brother.
Join us for an elevated experience in our VIP lounge with early event entry. VIP tickets include; 1 hour early access to the festival. VIP section on the third floor of the SFIAC facility overlooking the festival including an open bar, curated wine selection featuring Capo Isetta, Columbus Craft Meats charcuterie stations and gift bag.
HOW MANY PIZZERIAS WILL BE THERE? 36+ pizzerias and pizza makers have committed. Their logos are included in the event images and listed in description (subject to change).
HOW BIG OF A SLICE SHOULD I EXPECT? Expect cocktail napkin sized portions so you can sample the wide varieties of styles. There is no limit to the number of pizza or bagel slices you consume during the festival. Please do not ask for food to-go as it will not be honored. Do not bring to-go boxes or food receptacles from home.
WHAT IS THE OONI COMPETITION? The SF Ooni Pizza Championship will be an opportunity for pizza enthusiasts and home chefs to put their skills to the test in a pizza making competition moderated by pizzaiolos Eidref Laxa -- who won the 2024 Ooni Championship at Pizza Expo in Las Vegas -- and Adam Sachs. Please no pizza "professionals". The competition is limited to home chefs.
WHAT IS INCLUDED IN THE VIP TICKET? 1-hour early access to the festival and access to the VIP section, which is on the third floor of the SFIAC facility overlooking the festival, and includes an open bar, charcuterie stations, and gift bag.
HOW MANY BREWERIES ARE COMING? Approximately 15 of the best local breweries are committed (subject to change).
IS THE BEER ALL YOU CAN DRINK FOR THE TICKET PRICE? Four beers (14oz) are included in the General Admission ticket type. Additional beers, cocktails, spritzes, etc. can be purchased during the festival. Must be 21 with proof of ID. Do not drink and drive.
CAN I ATTEND IF I AM UNDER 21 YEARS OF AGE? There are tiers of tickets depending on age. Five years old and under are free.
I DON'T DRINK ALCOHOL. CAN I PURCHASE A YOUNG ADULT TICKET OR RECEIVE A DISCOUNT? No.
IS THE FESTIVAL PET FRIENDLY? Please keep all non-service approved animals at home.
WHERE SHOULD I PARK? We recommend public transportation or rideshare. Do not drink and drive. There are multiple garages nearby including two garages on Stockton/Vallejo, two garages on Powell/Union and 721 Filbert Street.
Award-winning pizzaiolo and legendary restaurateur, Tony Gemignani, in collaboration with the San Francisco Italian Athletic Club Foundation, host San Francisco's fourth annual Pizza, Bagel & Beer Festival in the heart of historic North Beach. The event covers two blocks of North Beach on Stockton and Filbert Sts. For the first time, Washington Square will feature live music and space to picnic and enjoy your pizza, bagel and beer in the North Beach sun. To expedite entry, a second entry point has been added.
Over the last three years, the event raised over $225,000 with proceeds benefiting local causes; this year's beneficiaries are John Arena Foundation, the Salesian Boys & Girls Club, San Francisco Italian Athletic Club Foundation, Saints Peter & Paul School, SF Italian Heritage Parade, North Beach Business Association, Friends of Washington Square Park and Next Village.
Bay Area pizzeria participants include Tony's Pizza Napoletana, Capo's, Slice House Haight Street, A Slice of New York, A16, Acre Pizza, Del Popolo, Delarosa, DAMNFiNE, Doppio Zero, Flour + Water Pizzeria, Gioia, Giorgio's Pizzeria, Goat Hill Pizza, Hella Pie Pizza, Il Casaro Pizzeria, La Pizza Piccolo, Little Original Joe's, Long Bridge Pizza Co., One Eyed Broken Gnome, Montesacro, PizzaHacker, Raymond's Pizza, Rose Pizzeria, Sanctuary Pizza, Sleight of Hand, Slice of Homage, Square Pie Guys, Terún Pizzeria, and Vinnie's Pizzeria, along with an impressive group of women in pizza featuring Laura Meyer of Pizzeria da Laura, Leah Scurto of PizzaLeah, Leith Leizer Ludlow of Psychic Pie, Michele Querin of Gabacool Pizzeria and Cristina Aceves Smith of State of Mind Pizza. Appearance by renowned pizza maker Alastair Hannmann aka "The Pizza Buddha" (Kauai, HI)
Featured bagelries: Dago Bagel, Bageltopia, Bageletto, Bagel Daddy, Boichik Bagels, Cafe Brusco, Drewish Deli and The Laundromat.
Craft breweries headlined by Sierra Nevada, Rationable Brewing, Otherwise Brewing, Standard Deviant Brewing, Brooks Dry Cider, Fieldwork Brewing, Lagunitas Brewing Company, Moonlight Brewing Co., Allagash Brewing Co., Enterprise Beer, Boochcraft, Cellarmaker, Del Cielo, Golden State Cider, It's Alive Kombucha, Laughing Monk and East Brother.
Join us for an elevated experience in our VIP lounge with early event entry. VIP tickets include; 1 hour early access to the festival. VIP section on the third floor of the SFIAC facility overlooking the festival including an open bar, curated wine selection featuring Capo Isetta, Columbus Craft Meats charcuterie stations and gift bag.
HOW MANY PIZZERIAS WILL BE THERE? 36+ pizzerias and pizza makers have committed. Their logos are included in the event images and listed in description (subject to change).
HOW BIG OF A SLICE SHOULD I EXPECT? Expect cocktail napkin sized portions so you can sample the wide varieties of styles. There is no limit to the number of pizza or bagel slices you consume during the festival. Please do not ask for food to-go as it will not be honored. Do not bring to-go boxes or food receptacles from home.
WHAT IS THE OONI COMPETITION? The SF Ooni Pizza Championship will be an opportunity for pizza enthusiasts and home chefs to put their skills to the test in a pizza making competition moderated by pizzaiolos Eidref Laxa -- who won the 2024 Ooni Championship at Pizza Expo in Las Vegas -- and Adam Sachs. Please no pizza "professionals". The competition is limited to home chefs.
WHAT IS INCLUDED IN THE VIP TICKET? 1-hour early access to the festival and access to the VIP section, which is on the third floor of the SFIAC facility overlooking the festival, and includes an open bar, charcuterie stations, and gift bag.
HOW MANY BREWERIES ARE COMING? Approximately 15 of the best local breweries are committed (subject to change).
IS THE BEER ALL YOU CAN DRINK FOR THE TICKET PRICE? Four beers (14oz) are included in the General Admission ticket type. Additional beers, cocktails, spritzes, etc. can be purchased during the festival. Must be 21 with proof of ID. Do not drink and drive.
CAN I ATTEND IF I AM UNDER 21 YEARS OF AGE? There are tiers of tickets depending on age. Five years old and under are free.
I DON'T DRINK ALCOHOL. CAN I PURCHASE A YOUNG ADULT TICKET OR RECEIVE A DISCOUNT? No.
IS THE FESTIVAL PET FRIENDLY? Please keep all non-service approved animals at home.
WHERE SHOULD I PARK? We recommend public transportation or rideshare. Do not drink and drive. There are multiple garages nearby including two garages on Stockton/Vallejo, two garages on Powell/Union and 721 Filbert Street.
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