Prepare your wallet!!!!! There was an incredible selection of items and services. This event features small businesses on the slightly more expensive side. I saw wooden boards going for $180. My absolute favorite this time around were all the different ceramics businesses. I saw beautiful spoon rests for $45 and many gorgeous mugs for $60. The prices are a bit steep but you are paying for the craftsmanship and the design. There was also a vendor selling this adorable butter stick duffle bag in two sizes. I fell in love! read more

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I love a craft fair so I had to stop by Fort Mason for the Renegade Craft fair since it only happens a few times a year. There's a ton of different vendors, from art, jewelry, ceramics, plants, food and more! They have a bit of everything. It's always fun to check out all the booths and see the creative and unique goods. It's a great place to find a gift or find something cool for yourself or your place. They have some desserts and other small food items inside. They also had 2 food trucks outside which were great lunch options. I always have to get Christine's cookies when I see them. Their black sesame oreo cookie and the oatmeal brittle cookie are my favorite. read more

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What makes art valuable? Would you pay more for Human crafted art or AI crafted art? Thinking out the box is a good thing but for me there is no box . I say thinking outside the fence but there is no fence . Arts has no limits and you can't always depend on generative AI to create art pieces which has not gone through the human joys , struggles, and sweat equity using the original human experience with a personal artistic human touch . The Renegade Craft Fair you won't find much generative AI ( ARTificial Ingenuity) you will find some generated Human Ingenuity. The Renegade Arts Fair has been in San Francisco for years which show cases arts & crafted by some local artist here in the USA . Fort Mason gets flooded during the Summer and first August weekend with different types of vendors at Fort Mason for an unFORTgettable time. There food vendors like Barya Kitchen and Little Moon Bakehouse. They have some fun and interesting art work inside from sculptors and visual artists. Don't FORTget to go next time. Some art speaks to me so it "talks "and some art creates controversy and "shocks" and some original human art do over the years outperform most "stocks" some are done with paint and paint brushes and pastel "chalks"no need currently for AI building "blocks" or data "flocks" or LLM "docs" Some human art work knocks you off your "sox "some art is worth more than the ones at Fort Mason and some more than gold bars at Fort "Knox "since some of the art is so original like the one with an animal about a hunt for a "fox "worth millions because its so" unorthodox "and always remember none of my write ups on Yelp was crafted and generated using prompts on an AI platform or an AI "sandbox" read more

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Thick, thick crowds but interesting crafts and art and jewelry for sale. Price is high but unique. Free event this weekend. Dog friendly! So we enjoyed all the doggies. Probably too crowded to bring little kids. There were a lot of food options but again, the crowds and long lines. read more

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We've gone to the Renegade Craft fair a couple times now and it's always a fun shopping adventure and the best part it's supporting a lot of local makers and smalls businesses. There's so many vendors ranging to home goods, clothing, pet supplies, bbq sauces and spices, and of course snack/coffee vendors. They also got a handful of food trucks parked outside. We are trying to cook more at home and we ended up buying a couple different habanero salts and meat spice rubs. What I love about it is that you can talk to the business owners and it's cool listening to their stories. To attend it's free to enter and it's dog friendly. Definitely a fun way to spend a part of the afternoon and nearly impossible for us without buying something. Every vendor seemed to take Apple Pay or card, so no need to carry cash to purchase. read more

First time coming to Renegade Craft Fair! We parked at Marina Green, just a short walk from Fort Mason. If you plan to drive, come earlier as parking spots fill up quickly. My friend and I spent about an hour exploring the various stalls and looking at prints, ceramics, and jewelry. There are food trucks outside and if you visit on a Sunday, you'll find the Fort Mason farmer's market right in front. It was a fun time and a great way to support artists! read more

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Application fees without feedback or transparency are frustrating for independent makers who invest real time and money.

Visited the Renegade Fair in San Francisco today. Good quality and good diversity of products and vendors! Lots of amazing ceramics, candles, tea, clothing, art, body products, household goods, etc. Venue was spacious, well lit and with good parking (for San Francisco) and event was well coordinated with an information booth upfront and some food vendors both indoors and outdoors. read more

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My favorite part of this event was the awesome $20 grab bag that I bought from this local jewelry maker. I got a 'SexyTime' rappers gold nugget type ring and a pocket knife charm necklace. I AM SO HIP. Yea-boyyee! They have very interesting local crafters and looking at them was quite fun. It's also kid and dog friendly - so bring the entire family! Also... free whisky tastings contributed to the fun. Support your local crafters/small businesses :) read more

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I was really surprised at how tacky and "made in Asia" many/most of the goods at this fair was. I thought it was an artisan fair, and "makers fair" but there were very few tasteful and handmade items. Yes there were a few ceramics that weren't gaudy, and a few nice clothes, and some cool artisan nut butters, but mostly was trinkets and mass produced ugly stuff. Was quite disappointed. read more

I'm writing a review as an artist and a maker who's been trying to apply as a vendor for years. I think Renegade is a scam for everyone who's trying to get in as a new artist. Every year they keep taking the same vendors, but they allow new artists to apply, because they are charging $50 (FIFTY DOLLARS!!!!) application fee from everyone. Those fees are NOT refundable, and they sure know they will not be accepting new people, but they have 1000s of people applying. Just free money for them. And yes, every year as I get rejected ( oh, btw, they never say you're rejected, they say you're on their wait-list, so that you keep the hope and keep applying, aka keep paying them), I go there to check the vendors and the crowd. I keeps seeing the same booths over and over. Some businesses (no offense to the owners) are basically wasting space because no one even stops by. But some others, like myself (based in the Bay Area, edgy brand with HIGH volume of sales), don't even get an opportunity. I'm done trying, and if you're a maker, I'd say keep that $50 application fee and put it back into your business. Cheers! read more

I like this location!! They got parking around the event but sadly this year it's been closed

I love coming to Renegade every year. The variety of items for sale and the creativity of the goods are so inspiring. The prices are in the higher side, but one has to remember that these are small business owners and labor is expensive. Come out early and enjoy the Marina. Nice that they have food trucks outside to stave off hunger pangs. read more

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This was my first time to this Fair and it was really fun. First I loved all the local crafts on display and the local foods. I got to taste the original Mochi muffin - $3.25 from Third Culture, who already has a fan base due to the long lines. My favorite food item was from Mister Bomboloni $2.50, scrumptious mini donuts filled with flavored cream or jam and served on a stick with a tiny whimsical flag (Loved this....) There were lots to see from shoes, leather goods, jewelry, throws, pictures, ceramics etc.... I got to buy some one of kind ceramics for gifts and got a free succulent mini plant by participating in a Toyota survey and i discovered some great food. A great place to check out locally made crafts for gifts and explore some really creative good eats. Looking forward to next year's Renegade. read more

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I was a giant fan of the early fairs but sadly the RENEGADE CRAFT FAIRS of late are redundant and have the same crafts aisle after aisle .

A fun free fair! I love the concept, I like looking at all the innovative ideas and supporting small businesses. However, everything is super pricy!! I noticed most people walk out with a small bag or absolutely nothing - which must be frustrating for both customers and the vendors. Parking was a super pain, but I finally found a spot! read more

Homemade goods + Indoors by the water + Free What better way to spend your weekend than going to the Renegade Craft Fair to look at everyone's creativity and hardwork. A great spot to get inspired and to buy goodies for your loved ones and yourself. Lots of samples and opportunities to see things in person that you'd otherwise ony be able to see online. read more

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Hipster craft fair with food trucks, craft brewers coffee to kombucha, 100's of stalls with bags, clothing, candles, art work, and even a Ford Mustang booth where you can design your own mustang magnet. Slightly pricey, however most stalls offered to take a credit card. Parking was a nightmare, but a couple passes around the block next door (Marina) yielded free parking, ironically the paid parking right inside fort mason was full. I am not sure why this is called Renegade. I didn't see signs of rebellion but hipstery awesomeness. Grab some macaroons, try some food truck fare, buy items for your body, beauty, house and hobby. While you are at Fort Mason don't forget to visit the amazing Mexican Art Gallery, it's free. read more

I was expecting more I guess, but what it comes down to, the main booths are, jewelry and prints. There were other booths that had clothes, bags etc.. But the majority of the booths were prints and jewelry. Prices range from $3-200 per item. Lots of women walking around and crowding booths, just try to be patient and eventually we all will move. The building was the last one all the way to the right. Free admission. We were lucky it was such a beautiful day outside. Bathrooms for the ladies was decent, some of the stalls were missing TP, only one soap dispenser worked for hand washing. I just wish that the renegade craft fair had more items within my price range, because I had brought two shopping bags with me that virtually left empty. :( read more

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Renegade Craft Fair was one of the best events to go to; better than any conventional and department stores such as ROSS and Marshalls. Here in the craft fair of Fort Mason, we have a lot of vendors selling handcrafted items to handmade foods. Though most of the items are very expensive, the good thing is that the entry was free, and it's only on one weekend. If you missed both on April and July, you still have another for the holidays before the craft fair will carry on till next year. This year, the one vendor I like the most is Auragami. I love to have my aura photo taken, how 'bout you? read more

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I had a love hate relationship with Renegade. I love craft fairs. I think hand made knit wear is awesome and I love supporting new and just starting out businesses. But Renegade was missing one thing for me. Taste. The taste level at this craft fair was incredibly questionable across the board. For one, rope jewelry? When did that become a thing? And what is with all those terrible indigo print shawls? There were a few fun print crop tops, and some cute smaller items and food vendors, but almost the entirely of the cloth vendors this year were missing a taste level I've come to associate with my giving my money away. Thus, I'm sorry, your items are entirely too ugly, I'll be keeping my $30 thank you. The few bright spots in the event were the touch lamps (the owl lamp held our friend captivated for a hot minute), the message pills (too cute), and the gluten free bread baker. Plus lets not forget the amazing free photo booth and the booth supporting Planned Parenthood (what what). I don't know that I would make this a priority to attend next year. It was certainly interesting to see how the younger (oh my god I'm so old) generation is choosing to clothe themselves (heave), but parking was terrible and I found it overly expensive for the selection. It's a nice idea, but fell short for me. Maybe next year I'll try the bar. read more

I'm still impressed with the Renegade Craft Fair. The 2nd annual RCF was quite similar to the first, with some of the same vendors (e.g., I Heart Guts, The Poster List). It's still free and features over 200 DIY artists. Many of them accept credit cards. You can get food at Neeto's Café or Cynically Delicious (cupcakes). I also saw a popsicle girl pushing an ice cream cart (I assume she had popsicles?). She had on a popsicle print hoodie and popsicle print purse. This is a good place to look for unique jewelry, screen printed t-shirts, hand-dyed yarn, plush toys, tote bags, felted items, clothing made out of recycled materials, posters, hats, letterpress cards, and soaps. The letterpress cards are sold at their retail prices. The items are mainly for women, but they have items for babies and men too. Floral and fauna designs are the most popular but cupcakes also make a strong showing. Things that caught my eye: * Stuffed "wooden" logs by My Imaginary Boyfriend: www.myimaginaryboyfriend.com * Plush vintage cashmere sweaters hand-printed with skulls, Victorian faces, etc. by Stella Neptune: www.stellaneptune.com * Yeti shadow puppets by Owly Shadow Puppets: www.owlyshadowpuppets.com read more

When I left this place for the 2nd time a girl sitting on the corner was surrounded by her bags bragging about having started and finished her Christmas shopping here. Jealous anyone? Despite all the pleading in the world though, I can't convince my 18-year old son that he should be wanting a crochet neckerchief or laser-cut wood earrings. Still, I found some "selfies" (gifts for moi) and a few gifts for others amongst the long rows of goods by contemporary indie-craft artists. So you get an idea of the excellent quality and variety of goods for sale, here's a recap of my purchases: * Skipjack Cowl Scarf (about $45 from Victory Garden Yarn) - Basically, crochet ropes that wrap around your neck like a big, groovy muffler. Crocheted goods were pretty prevalent this year. Crochet neck ropes were very prevalent. * 2 handmade graphic leather belts decorated with a choice of original, inspired art (about $75 each, by jonwye.com) * A gift certificate for a custom portrait inspired by a favorite photograph ($50) - Really a great idea; Emmie Bean (find her on etsy) was the only purveyor offering this unique gift item. * Marinated cherry tomatoes (can't recall the purveyor, about $12), delicious and original and perfect for brightening up a Bloody Mary. To get a better idea of the volume and quality of goods, check out the list of artists who participated in San Francisco, at the "holiday market": http://www.renegadecraft.com/sanfrancisco-holiday-artists Other things worth knowing: * This fair travels around to other cities. I attended the "holiday market" in San Francisco, in December. * Free admission. * ATMs on-site but both were out of cash when I tried. * Food and booze for sale but it's not really a place you want to hang in once you've shopped. * Parking is a nightmare. You'll likely have to pay. * If you hate to shop, this won't change you. * The "holiday market" was crazy-packed with people. Go early or late and the crowds may be less.. * If you see something you like, act. Vendors only have so much stock. Many vendors of food products had closed up shop by day 2 as they were sold out of product. * Dogs allowed. * Get on their mailing list to receive advance notice of future fairs. read more

Some would describe this craft fair event as "hipster heaven" but everyone is welcome, including non-hipsters like me. This is the 3rd year of this local craft fair, held in several cities around the country to allow crafters to showcase their products. SF is one of the few cities (the other is Chicago) that has 2 such events per year: summer (at Fort Mason Center) http://media1.px.yelpcdn.com/bphoto/O0PUDTSaVvQol-PsYVHH7A/l and Xmas (at Concourse Exhibition Center). People come here to find TONS of handmade clothing and accessories, http://media1.px.yelpcdn.com/bphoto/cc4DZOl_WECZdOYs9ZFXnw/l jewelry, one of a kind items, home decor stuff, letterpress printed materials, and collectible items like old posters, etc. http://media1.px.yelpcdn.com/bphoto/yKOto7_r9je_tCEszrvLpQ/l This is a well organized event, all the vendors I saw were very friendly and welcoming. Everything is hand crafted therefore don't expect to see bargain prices, this is not a flea market. You can see the effort and love that the vendors put in making their products. Some even dress up in coordinating outfits and makeup to make the best impression possible. If I were a vendor I'd rate it 5 stars because of the invaluable exposure u get. About food - there are only 2 choices inside: Neeto's Cafe http://media1.px.yelpcdn.com/bphoto/JtLxxRyeUAElv2TBWt2SVg/l (sandwiches, burgers, and hot dogs for $5-$8, same owners as the downtown shop) and a Falafel counter http://media1.px.yelpcdn.com/bphoto/RjBOy0LR55W4haDEpJ-Efg/l (wraps $7, potato-spinach knish $4.50), hidden inside a room. The tent outside is their kitchen, no sales only cooking. About parking last weekend - it's very easy to find parking along the Marina facing the ocean. I saw many cars stubbornly driving in circles in the parking lot because they didn't know any better. They didn't realize that Fort Mason Center is packed with many other visitors on weekends: - diners of Greens restaurant - people who attend classes at FMC - people who work at FMC - shoppers at Barney's NY Warehouse sale (Herbst Pavillion) - attendees to the nearby West Coast Country Music Festival read more

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Recently came here not really knowing what to expect, yet I was absolutely pleasantly overwhelmed at the amount of diverse merchandise and positive energy every had! Even if you aren't artsy, it is still nice to show your support and check everything out because I guarantee you'll be impressed! While it was a little hard to find parking and the actual venue area, once we walked all the way to the back in the Festival Pavilion we knew without a doubt this would turn out to be a great event. Just from outside we were greeted with a Four Barrel Coffee booth and other quick food vendors; and once we crossed under the brightly decorated banner into the pavilion, the real fun began! There were about four very long rows of different booths and we didn't know where to start, but we decided that a serpentine direction will make us see everything the most efficiently (even though we ended up doing multiple laps anyways).Plan wisely! There is something for everyone here. From specialty lotions, candles, and apparel, to intricate handcrafted woodworks and deliciously unique foods, you'll be amazed walking past everyone's proud creations that you'll be enticed to spark a conversation with all the friendly booth owners! My friends and I ended up buying assorted shirts, home decor, bread, soap, lotion, etc... I'm kind of an impulse buyer xD This place is like Costco on crack on how crowded it was and how many free samples from all the different booths offer! We made sure to visit as many as we could and were able to learn a lot about the store's stories and people as well. Overall, this is a fun event that offers so many items and businesses you can only find here in the Bay. You can't have a bad time here as long as you can handle big loud crowds. Just be sure to bring good shoes and a full wallet, because I'm sure you won't be able to leave empty-handed! :) read more

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We showed up late on the first day, with our dog, and were told that it was closing and to check back tomorrow, so we came back in the morning, again with our dog, and were not let inside. The man at the door stopped us and asked "what service does your animal provide"? Um, cuddles? Obviously he was trying to say service animals only, but his awkward wording was rather confusing. So why didn't the guy at the door the night before warn us about not letting dogs in? Also, why are you outright asking me what service my animal provides? If you ask dog owners this, and one actually does have a service animal, you are essentially asking them to reveal their disability. Isn't that illegal? Wouldn't it just be easier to state that only service animals are allowed and we can proceed if our dog is one? "When it is not obvious what service an animal provides, only limited inquiries are allowed. Staff may ask two questions: (1) is the dog a service animal required because of a disability, and (2) what work or task has the dog been trained to perform. Staff cannot ask about the person's disability, require medical documentation, require a special identification card or training documentation for the dog, or ask that the dog demonstrate its ability to perform the work or task." [http://www.ada.gov/service_animals_2010.htm] I continued to be shocked by how anti dog a city with more dogs than children is. read more

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Whoever thought that planning three events in the same venue on the same day was a good idea needs to rethink their strategy. Not only were there already a ton of events around the city (including a baseball game), but THREE good sized events at Fort Mason on the same day was enough to make traffic and public transit a logistical nightmare. Luckily, there was enough to keep me occupied while I waited for my friends to get to Fort Mason and I don't mind wandering events like these alone for awhile. This is the second year I attended the Renegade Craft Fair and I must say, this year was pretty damn good. There were a lot of vendors from last year but since I started out solo and then met up with friends later, I ended up buying more stuff because there was less loitering as the day progressed so I could actually look at the goodies. All of the vendors are always really friendly and helpful and it's great to see them taking advantage of technology. I entered my order in on one vendor's laptop and one of my other orders was posted via the iPhone. Hooray for technology. It did seem to attract a bigger crowd than last year, but then again, it could be because I went on a Saturday. Last year, I attended on a Sunday. You can get a lot of great ideas and it's totally free so it's a fun place to browse for a few hours. I especially liked Chime - a vendor that specializes in making jewelry out of busted drum cymbals. Now that's definitely something you don't see everyday. There was also a lot of cool art. If you have patience and you have an idea of what you're looking for, I'd definitely go here. read more

A great event full of wonderful artists and craftspeople who put their heart and soul into their pieces. The additional focus on sustainability gives an extra edge to everything there was at the fair! I purchased a "washable paper" backpack made of recycled felt from a small company, handmade earrings, environmentally-friendly beeswax food wrap, and a beautiful succulent block print. I can't wait until the next event! read more

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It was my first Renegade Craft Fair this year at Fort Mason, and I had quite an enjoyable afternoon with my partner and my partner's best friend. We decided we wanted to do the whole experience; get food, sit and eat, walk to every exhibit, shop, do arts and crafts, enjoy beverages, etc. And boy, did we! I've been to a handful of fairs before, including art and wine festivals, but for some reason, the Renegade Craft Fair showed me something different. I don't know if it was the trendy hipster vibe, but the exhibits seem to be on a different scale than other ones I've been to. We went to the Mediterranean food station, and got one of everything on the menu. The verdict: GREASE, OIL, AND MORE GREASE AND OIL! The food, not so much. Pass. After eating our food, we started walking through the exhibits. All in all, unique stuff, but nothing that caught my attention for me to fork over more than $10. I did find a steal of a deal with a $10 printed t-shirt of Charlie Chaplan, which I absolutely love. I loved it so much, I wore it the rest of the fair! The beer and wine, pricey, but delicious. And the arts and crafts booths upstairs were pretty lame. There were two stations: friendship bracelets and doodle books. We passed on the arts and crafts stations. This fair was fun, and I'm sure I'll come back in years to come. But it's nothing to rave about more than once or twice. See you next year, Renegade Craft Fair! read more

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This is a crazy hipster/steampunk wonderland. (In that last sentence, I really only know what the word "crazy" means.) You get some pretty intense sensory overload here - we were here three and a half hours, with another hour devoted to finding parking (finally parked over in that awesome three hour Van Ness & North Point/ Bay lot that has never let me down yet) - but this is handmade, screen printed, limited edition paradise. For a giant snowflake of a girl like me (I need to know I can stand out in a round hole world), it is awesome. I wish I could live here... maybe someday I will, most people call it Portland OR. Most things can get pretty pricey - there are some bargains here and there but you have to hunt for them, mostly in the form of those little printed postcards (4 for $10, or something) or old concert posters ($10 each). I especially liked my Seibei $5 tote bag, I DINOSAUR SF (this dinosaur: http://seibei.com/shop/dinotote.html), and AC Newman/ Blitzen Trapper posters from the Hero Design Studio stand. Notables: -DKNG Studios were there with their beautiful Flight of the Conchords posters, featured here: http://www.dkngstudios.com/2010/06/27/making-of-the-fotc-bowl-poster/ - wish it were way less than $50! But it's awesome. Just go look at it. -I Made You A Beard has snuggly looking wool beards, as well as sticker sets. -Jamie Lau Designs has several really cute looking bags as well as custom pillowcases! -Pixel Party has Yoshi barrettes and other 8 bit accessories -craftyFOLK has some awesome Polaroid stickers and notebooks -That last table past the falafel stand right when you walk in has all sorts of goodies ranging from blank nesting dolls you can paint yourself to a beautiful little 12-month calendar that lists what fruits are in season in the Bay Area. I totally would've gotten it if it weren't $24. Still thinking. -HandMade Store on a Bike has old vinyl records (Disney, Sesame Street) molded into a cool dish. loved it. if i'd seen someone at the booth I probably would've taken a second glance -Campfire Goods (http://wearecampfire.com/) has all sorts of awesome regional US pride t-shirts, including a Davis - City of Bikes shirt. all $25 each -Another booth has these awesome old bike spokes recycled into magnets! I KNOW I was so impressed with the number of places that took plastic as well. wish I had time to go back again tomorrow but I guess i'll just wait till next year... Last tips: Use the bathrooms on your left right when you walk in first, you really will have to pee sooner or later. Definitely try and make a loop all the way around before you impulse buy. It'll settle your hungry little heart with a great deal of fatigue, plus you can power up with all those Luna bar samples at the very back. Photobooth is open and free but, um, I have a camera. hahaha. Admission is free to browse, and don't get mixed up with the Barney's New York warehouse sale at Herbst Pavilion (the next building over - it's at the Festival Pavilion this summer)! the crowd is way different though i bet. Lastly, take a picture with the owl cutout at the front. Your girlfriend will think you're cute and it'll help fulfill its purpose in life. read more

HUGE crowds, gorgeous crafts and artwork on display!! I was pleasantly amazed and pleased to see so many things for sale recycled from common things we take for granted in a past life but looks great being a functional piece of our lives once again. Lots of food vendors eating the vast masses of people, and this FREE-entrance fair at Ft Mason continues tomorrow too!! Everything from etchings, books, purses and bags of all sizes, designs and styles, to unique clothing and jewelry, and more!! Happy to see a few vendors from our Pacific Northwest here in sunny CA to ply their wares, or perhaps they just wanted to get here to enjoy the wind and sun! Worth going to see, and if not to buy something, to people-watch this is a fantastic place to do this too!!! Saw a lot of strollers and kids' activities so get out of the house!!! Saw even a LOT of pets! read more

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The recent Renegade Craft Fair was held at the Concourse Exhibition Center. I felt like the amount of vendors was more than in previous years. The selection of stuff was pretty good yet at the same time all I saw was silk screened prints, knit ware, personal hygeine products, jewelry and home accessories -- over and over again. It's not bad if that's what you're looking for but it starts to look the same after fifteen minutes. There were some booths with snacks and treats but nothing too amazeballs. Since it was held at the Concourse instead of Fort Mason it made it feel like the crowds were twice as big. Female ratio is about 75% and it shows in the goods. You could barely walk down some aisles. I'm pretty much done with retail shopping. I think online is the way to go especially since you can already find 90% of the Renegade Craft Fair merchants online. Those shipping costs are worth it. I'd still recommend going if you can't make it to any other similar craft festivals during the rest of the year. read more

I am a huge crafts fan and I love supporting local businesses but I found that many of these products were all super super high end. Everything cost more during the winter show but I can guess that it's only because of the upcoming holidays. I went to the one over summer as well as the winter one and I must say I enjoyed the one at fort mason much more. The people are always nice but many of the vendors sell similar overpriced items. I'm sorry but $80 for such simple things that I have made at home is a little ridiculous for some people. Wish there was a larger variety of crafts to buy from but regardless these fairs are more than fun. Talking to people and really understanding the story behind their product is something you can't do everyday. It's also free so why wouldn't you go? read more

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Reason for visit: I don't need a reason for a craft sale! Visit date: December 16, 2012 First time? No. Renegade keeps getting bigger! It's always a crazy time with all the people, and I always manage to find awesome things to take home. No need to bring your heavy coat in with you; the body heat and moving around will keep you cozy. Bring a reusable bag to hold your goods, and maybe bring some snacks or a cold beverage. Plan to stay for a good three hours if you want to explore both levels. Also, leave time for the complimentary photobooth. Today's fun buys: initial ring, guitar strap read more

Renegade Craft Fair - Festivals Near Me - San Francisco, California

This is every Etsy shoppers dream come true. It's like perusing the Etsy website in real life. You go from booth to booth to see the creations, meet the artist... pure awesomeness! There was lots of stands of anything you can think of... clothing, jewelry, scarves, mittens, hats, purses, all types of accessories, cards, paintings, drawings, sculptures, papercrafts... EVERYTHING, i even saw a girl who would make a poem for you right then and there. It's totally fun to look and more fun to buy. There is also food and alcohol stands and a photo booth and dj! What more can you ask for? read more

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What a gorgeous weekend in SF....and tomorrow (Sunday) is the last day of the Renegade Craft Fair. If you are in the Marina, what a way to spend a good part of the day (and evening). Free admission for all, You just pay for parking past the gate (first 30 mins is free, and 3 ish hours will run you about $6). Then you pay for whatever you buy from the craft vendors and food on premise. For those Anthony Bourdain slaves out there, Rock Paper Scissors (the pop up featured in Layover SF) sold their food at the Fair today, $10 for a pork belly banh mi (same price for a vegetarian banh mi), and the third item they had was some snickerdoodle/cookie. No cafe sua da unfortunately, just soda and bottled water. Want something smaller and cheaper? Further down is a spot for you to buy hot dogs, a potato spinach knish ($5), hibiscus honey iced tea, or an agua de peppino (cucumber lemon drink sweetened with agave, very refreshing). Food is mostly cash only, so if you need to withdraw, there are some ATMs near the restrooms. At least three to four tables for the kids and adults if you wish (free craft projects), all of them not to be missed. Very friendly staff at the craft tables too, and you can tell they put a lot of thought into the craft projects, they are not the run of the mill type you see elsewhere (as some of the people offer art/craft project classes for a living, and do them very well). In addition to arts/crafts sold by the vendors, there were a few selling customized lollipop flavors, specialty jams, cooking salt, and funky candy. Go all the way to the back and you'll be treated to some music. Got a dog? Bring the pooch, but keep it on a leash. In some ways this is like part Maker Faire, part Harvest Festival, part Art (no Wine) Festival. Good vibes, good times. read more

LOVE!! This event was full of LOVE, CREATIVITY, IDEAS, INVENTIONS... and a lot more! All the crafts were amazing. Even though some were a little pricey, but they are selling ideas, not just the products. I came here with some friends and ended up just going every where by myself! I LOVE all the stores and I was able to find christmas presents for people! Too bad I came with guys and I didn't even have time to finish the whole place! Wish they can have this more often! read more

I still love this event, and I will continue to go every year, BUT.... It was so crazy busy it actually made it hard to get in front of all the booths and see everything. (I also noticed lines for the bathroom were LONG.) We did go at a different time of day than we usually do (maybe that had something to do with the massive crowd?) Although, everyone we talked to agreed this was the busiest year they've had. I'm glad the event is doing so well, and I'm happy people are finding out about it and buying unique handmade goods. It's an incredible event, and obviously takes a lot of time, effort, and massive organization to pull it off.The quality keeps going up each year. We do a large chunk of our holiday shopping here every year,as well as buying a few things for ourselves. (We actually wait to go other places for holiday gifts until after Renegade Craft Faire.) I was happy to see some of my favorite vendors from previous years, and also enjoyed the crafts brought by the new vendors. Maybe Renegade has grown out of this venue? Regardless of the crowds, if you haven't been, I highly encourage you to go. Everyone knows I hate most chains, and this event is the perfect reason not to shop at the box stores. read more

While I used to LOVE going to Renegade the past few years I've been in SF, I'm beginning to find the fair a bit monotonous for my tastes and not too many notable changes in their offerings. The majority of the fair seems to be jewelry at this point...not something I shop for more than once a year, if that. The 2013 fair seemed to be a lot more eclectic with more vendors from other states and other wares (more pottery, clothing, housewares, etc.) that were unique. The food and cocktail offerings also seem to be the same every time - Four Barrel coffee, empanada truck, tacos/salads inside. Boring. Not sure if I'll be attending the next two scheduled in 2016 unless I see a big change in the vendors attending. read more

I absolutely long for the Renegade Craft Fair that happens twice a year. It's such a happy place filled with creativity and happy people. It's seriously refreshing to see such talent with such amazing products made every single year, and knowing that it's all hand sewn and made in USA (or for the most part), makes it all that much better. I must admit, although I love all the awesome jewelry, clothing, accessories, posters, and etc, the prices are usually steep. But I understand that's because its tailored specifically and are one-of-a-kind handmade pieces. I am just not sure if I would buy jewelry for 98 dollars though. The best part about this fair are the photobooths, which are free but takes generous donations. There are props by the photobooth in which you can use during the session to take your photo sesh to the next level. It never fails to put laughter on my face, and the memories looking back at them, are seriously priceless. The food and drinks at this fair are usually just mediocre and of course, more pricey than they should be, but hey, how else do they make money right? I actually love how the one in SF is indoors, keeping you nice and cozy. The LA ones are usually outdoor on a field so during the summer its extremely hot, and during winter...its deathly freezing. (Excuse my language, but since I am a so-cal girl, 50 degrees to me is considered death) read more