Press Release – July 9, 2025
The Fillmore Jazz Fest was nearly cancelled this year, but a large donation from Avenue Greenlight saved this historic San Francisco event.
From ABC: Thousands show up to almost-canceled SF’s Fillmore Jazz Festival
SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- Thousands of music lovers packed the streets Saturday for San Francisco's iconic Fillmore Jazz Festival.
From CBS: Thousands pack San Francisco streets for Fillmore Jazz Festival despite its uncertain future
But it almost didn't happen this year. In April, organizers announced that the event would be canceled for financial reasons, only to be saved by an unnamed donor. But the future of the event may still be in doubt, and the biggest obstacle could be the city itself.
From SF Chronicle: S.F.’s Fillmore Jazz Festival draws thousands after financial rescue, but uncertainty remains
Thousands carted around lawn chairs and squatted down on curbs for the first day of the Fillmore Jazz Festival on Saturday — a feat possible only due to an emergency funding rescue three months ago.
Press Release – June 30, 2025
For Immediate Release The Fillmore Street Jazz Festival is proudly presented by the Fillmore Merchants Association. Established in 1906 the FMA is oldest merchant association in San Francisco. [...]
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