A Country Western Hoedown in Downtown SF!

By far, San Francisco’s most successful and consistently well-attended street party, Downtown First Thrusdays, is expanding its free programming to the city’s first Entertainment Zone on Front Street, with boots, spurs, and a giant disco bison.

Lower Haight Line Dancing will get crowds in the yeehaw spirit with all-levels line dancing, and Jose Canchola and Sofia Claire will bring country roots, a touch of rock, and soulful vocals to the streets. Recently crowned 2025 Hunky Jesus Pageant winner (and self-proclaimed “farm-to-disco”) WILD WEST will host the party, riding in on his giant disco bison.

Downtown Hoedown at DFT starts on May 1st, with line dancing, live bluegrass and country music, a mechanical bull, great bars, and plenty of surprises.

DFT was originally launched as a three-month trial, but since the street party began attracting tens of thousands of people every month, the program continued for a full year and is fully funded through December 2025, with donations from Chris Larsen, Michael Moritz, Bob and Randi Fisher, Levi Strauss & Co., Salesforce, and JPMorgan Chase.

“Downtown First Thursdays has already proven that joy is both contagious and a solid economic development strategy. The 2nd Street block party has already delivered $11.9 million in direct economic benefit to downtown and we’re just getting started. I can’t wait to see what the Downtown Hoedown brings to Front Street,” said Manny Yekutiel, Co-Founder and Executive Director of the Civic Joy Fund.

“We’re bringing everything you love about country western and the Bay Area together to create magic in the streets,” said Katy Birnbaum, CEO and Founder of Into The Streets, “get ready for a boot scootin’, fan clacking good time, San Francisco!” 

Attendees are strongly encouraged to dress to impress with country-western flair. Think boots with spurs, fringe, cowboy hats, denim and lots of sparkle.

The event is FREE and open to all ages

DOWNTOWN HOEDOWN ON FRONT ST.

Now you can explore fun on 2nd St. and Front Street (between California and Sacramento). Giddy up and get down with line dancing, live bluegrass and country music, a mechanical bull, great bars and more surprises! It’s city-scene meets country-scene a the Downtown Hoedown.

Ticket Giveaway
RSVP to DFT’s Downtown Hoedown on Front St. and automatically enter to win a pair of tickets to Zach Bryan Live in Concert at Golden Gate Park, brought to you by our friends at Another Planet Entertainment. RSVP to the Downtown Hoedown by May 1st at 9pm to enter!

DFT IS ON RAIN OR SHINE
Rain or shine, you can find fun in and outdoors on 2nd St, Front St., and around the block.

RSVP also gets you access to:

• $3 off featured Specialty Cocktails at all DFT outdoor bars on 2nd St.
• Happy hour specials all night at Yokai
• Happy hour at Uno Dos Tacos (3pm- close)
• Happy hour at The Bird (3pm-close)
• Mimosas for $3.99 at The Pink Elephant
• Happy hour specials all night long from 5 PM – 10 PM at the Seven Square Taproom at The Clancy.
• Happy Hour specials all night at Wine Down: $5 OFF all Carafes, Pitchers, and Cheese & Meat Feasts, $9 Select Wine, $7 Select Beer.
• RSVP and enjoy late night happy hour from 9pm to close featuring $11 cocktails, $2 oysters, $5 bites and more at Harlequinn
• 10% off your first purchase at Cannavine.
  
  Plus…
• Discounted hotel stays from partners like the W San Francisco, The Clancy, and the Hyatt Regency Downtown SOMA. [Check RSVP confirmation email for more info!]
• Monthly performances curated by: The Midway, Another Planet Entertainment, Noise Pop, KALW, Grace Towers, A LITTLEx, and Yerba Buena Gardens Festival.

FREE MUSEUM ENTRY ON MAY 1ST:

SFMOMA
Free entry for Bay Area Residents from noon-8pm

ADA seating available by request: info@intothestreetssf.com
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DFT is presented by Into The Streets and Civic Joy Fund in partnership The East Cut CBD, Yerba Buena Partnership, Natoma Cabana, and 111 Minna Gallery.

DFT is funded by Civic Joy Fund thanks to Bob and Randi Fisher, Levi Strauss & Co. and JPMorgan Chase and Co.

RSVP HERE

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