SOMA Second Saturdays!
Information for Volunteers and Exhibitors
Click here for general event information
As our city slowly reopens, a number of outdoor events are being planned. Ours is called “SOMA Second Saturdays”. Here’s the essential info:
Mission:
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- Create an event in SOMA
- Using a free “Shared Spaces” event permit
- As a joint effort of Folsom Street Events, the LEATHER & LGBTQ Cultural District, and the SOMA WEST Community Benefit District.
- To:
- Activate and publicize the neighborhood
- Support local businesses
- Promote sales by kinky artists and craftspeople
- Promote recruitment and publicity for groups
- Provide a fun, safe, socially distanced event for folks
- Break even on cost
- No food or beverage sales, no porta potties
- Booths widely spaced per city guidelines.
- No performances. Pre-recorded music
- Maximum possible volunteer support
- Comply with then-applicable COVID-19 rules and precautions
Event:
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- 12 noon to 5 pm
- May 8: Dore Street South of Folsom:
- 5 booths for vendors
- 1 booth for Organization info
- 2 30; “gallery” spaces on the exterior of the Powerhouse PigPen parklet
- June 12: Folsom between 9th and 10th, plus Dore Street South of Folsom:
- 15 or more booths for vendors, artists, organizations, or other exhibitors
- 1 shared booth for Organization info
- 2 30-foot “gallery wall” spaces on the exterior of the Powerhouse PigPen parklet
- Future Second Saturdays are contingent on SF extension of the Shared Spaces Program.
General Information Page: /show/
Printable Poster: COMING SOON
Sharable graphics for social media: for Facebook
Volunteer Info:
We will need both “Entrance Volunteers” and “Roaming Volunteers”. Volunteer shifts will be from noon to 2:30 pm, and from 2:30 to 5:00 pm. Snacks, supplies, and access to the Powerhouse bathroom will be offered. Please use the form here if you are interested in volunteering. We will contact you shortly to discuss and confirm.
If you have questions, please contact arts-chair@sflcd.org or manager@sflcd.org.
Exhibitor Info:
We welcome all booth applicants, but may give priority to:
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- Local artists, artisans and craftspeople
- Vendors of leather clothing, “gear” or queer or kinky merchandise
- Local or regional clubs and organizations, especially those organized around queer, leather, kink, fetish, motorcycle, body-positivity, or similar themes.
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To apply for a booth, please use the form here.
A donation is requested from all exhibitors, on a sliding scale: $75 to $175 for vendors, 10% to 20% of sales for individual artists.
Please apply as soon as possible; we will get in touch to discuss details and confirm.
Exhibitors are responsible for the security of their materials. Please be prepared for the possibility of high winds or rain.
Exhibitors are responsible for their own transaction security. WiFi access cannot be guaranteed, but mobile data coverage is excellent in this location.
Exhibitors should comply with guidelines regarding masks and social distancing. Masks and disinfecting materials will be provided.
Event may be cancelled due to weather, changes in city guidelines and permit regulations, or other reasons.
Our permit calls for traffic to be stopped, and parked cars removed, between 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.
“No parking” signs will be posted. Local residents and businesses will be informed in advance. Cars may be towed if necessary for event participant safety.
Official event time is noon to 5:00 p.m.
Exhibitors should plan to complete their setup by 11:30 a.m., remain open until 5:00 p.m., and then tear down promptly. SFPD will determine when traffic may resume.
A fire lane will be maintained on the east side of Dore. Please do not place objects in the fire lane at any time, even during setup or teardown. Do not block sidewalks or needlessly inconvenience local residents;
If you have questions, please contact manager@sflcd.org.