The Circus is Coming to Town! The 2026 Hayes Valley Carnival
About this Event
Step right up! On Saturday, July 18, 2026, the heart of San Francisco will transform into a vibrant, open-air spectacle as the annual Hayes Valley Carnival returns for a spectacular day of FREE family fun from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM.
The crown jewel of the day is Circus Bella, performing two dazzling, high-flying shows at 1:00 PM and 3:00 PM, featuring incredible acrobats, jugglers, and clowns performing to a live band! Beyond the main stage, enjoy classic carnival games on Hayes Street and Patricia’s Green, fantastic prizes, face painting, and delicious local food.
Bring your friends, family, neighbors—and a blanket to sit on— to celebrate a beloved summer tradition!
EVENT DETAILS
- When: Saturday, July 18, 2026 | 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM (Circus Bella shows at 1:00 PM & 3:00 PM)
- Where: PROXY (Hayes & Octavia) & the Shared Streets of Hayes Promenade at Patricia’s Green
- Admission: FREE for all ages!
- More Info: HayesValleyCarnival.com
- Note: The new regular will take a one-week hiatus on July 18th and will resume weekly on July 25th.
Thank You to Our 2026 Sponsors!
This entirely free community event is made possible by the incredible generosity of our local partners:
- Big Top: The Chris Larsen Fund (an advised fund of the Silicon Valley Community Foundation)
- Center Ring: PROXY
- Ringmaster: Rivian Automotive, Inc.; Absinthe Brasserie & Bar; Arbor Cafe
- Acrobat: DUER; Pacific Coast Farmers Market Association; Redwood Credit Union; Fiddlesticks; Hayz Dog; Papito; The San Francisco Association of REALTORS®; Teakwood by Burma Love; Afterwork Bar; Rad Radish; The Bird; Dark Garden Unique Corsetry; Away Travel
- Juggler: Biergarten; Garrett Leight California Optical; Hayes Street Grill; Optical Underground; Souvla; AHLEM
- Magician: Fig & Thistle Apothecary; Hayes Valley Medical Esthetics; Christopher Elbow Chocolates; Parsonage Inn
- Producers: Hayes Valley Merchants Council; Hayes Valley Neighborhood Association; PROXY
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