A fun-filled culture fest on Saturday, January 31 - Sunday, February 1 with live dancing, folk music, ethnic food and costume contest.
Welcome to San Francisco's 2026 Slavic Festival!
Join us for two days filled with delicious food, lively music, and exciting dance performances on January 31 and February 1, 2026.
Immerse yourself in the sights, sounds, and flavors of Slavic heritage. Bring your friends and family for a day of fun and celebration!
Festival Highlights
Exciting live performances: folk dancing, singing, and music
Delicious traditional food from local vendors
Folk dance classes and costume contest on Saturday evening
Exotic flavors of vodka like ginger, black currant and horseradish
Savory zakuski (Slavic tapas) like deviled eggs, mini piroshki and lox
Piping hot blini (crepes) with all the traditional toppings
Cakes, sweets and Slavic tea at our dessert booth
Unique handmade crafts and gifts from artisans and craft vendors
Family fun at the Kids Village with activities for children of all ages
New This Year
We heard you wanted MORE... More dancing, more music, more interactive fun, and of course, blini! Well, dear friends, we heard you loud and clear. We are happy to present:
Musicians throughout the venue and in the dining room areas
Folk dance classes on Saturday evening
Costume contest with prizes for best traditional male and female costumes
Delicious blini (crepes) will be served with all your favorite toppings
Sample three styles of Rakiya, a Serbian plum brandy, poured by founder and local musician Bill Gould
Courtesy shuttle provided by Tesla, Inc offering rides within 4 miles of Festival
Our Line-Up of Performers
Slavyanka - Chorus
Lowiczanie - Polish dance
Kitka Women's Trio - Bulgarian and Ukrainian music
Marina V - Singer songwriter
Kostroma - Russian folk music
Gypsy Duo - Zhenya and Nataly Rock
Bulgare Folk Dance Club - Bulgarian dance
Balkanera Band - Serbian and Balkan music
Riazantsev Dance Ensemble - Russian dance
Sokoly Dance Group - Polish children's dance
Iskra Etno - Serbian, Slavic and Balkan music
Mladost Folk Dance Group - Serbian dance
Russian Center Dancers - Russian dance
SF Balalaika Ensemble - Slavic music
Sveta Sofia - Bulgarian dance
Zsa-Zsa Duo - Slavic music
Levitation - E. European jazz
East European Music Duet: Nada Lewis & Clark Welsh
