Ugly Sweater Pub Crawl San Francisco - SweaterCon

Grab your ugly sweaters and head down to Polk Street for the hap, hap, happiest Holiday Party in San Francisco.

Few events capture the playful spirit of the holidays quite like an ugly sweater party. These celebrations take the season’s most outrageous and over-the-top knitwear and turn it into a badge of honor. This December, San Francisco is taking the concept to the next level with Sweatercon, an Ugly Sweater Pub Crawl that’s quickly becoming a holiday tradition for locals and visitors alike. Taking place the week before San Francisco Santacon, it's one of the best Holiday events in SF.

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Date & Time: Saturday, December 7 from 4PM to 10PM

Event includes: discounted drink specials, party favors, DJs, Find the Gnome Contest and more

Check in location: Mayes Oyster House (1233 Polk Street, San Francisco, CA 94109)

Participating Bars: El Lopo, Mayes, 1217 Sutter, Decodance, Wreck Room, Hanaro, R Bar, Lush Lounge, Zhuzh, Route 101, Uni Pizza, Mcteagues, Amsterdam Cafe and more!

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Taking place Saturday, December 7, Sweatercon invites participants to wear their most hilariously festive attire and explore the city’s bar scene. It’s a chance to sip cocktails, make new friends, and enjoy the kind of unapologetic holiday fun that only an event like this can offer.

Starting at Mayes Oyster House (1233 Polk Street), where you’ll check in and grab your wristband, Sweatercon leads participants through a curated lineup of some of San Francisco’s best bars. Stops include favorites like McTeague’s, El Lopo, Decodance, Wreck Room, R Bar, Lush Lounge, Hanaro, and Route 101. Each venue is decked out with festive decorations, DJs spinning holiday tunes and party anthems, and a cheerful crowd ready to embrace the holiday spirit.

What Makes Sweatercon Special

Ugly sweater parties are a staple of holiday festivities for a reason: they combine nostalgia, creativity, and a healthy dose of humor. Sweatercon takes that winning formula and adds a citywide twist. Participants come dressed in everything from light-up sweaters and 3D snowmen to knitted disasters featuring glitter and pom-poms.

Tickets to Sweatercon include amazing drink specials, party favors, and access to the wildly popular Find the Gnome Contest, a scavenger hunt with prizes for those clever enough to spot the hidden gnomes along the crawl.

Why Sweatercon is a Must-Do Holiday Event

The holidays are a time to reconnect, and Sweatercon does exactly that—but with a twist. It’s not about formal dinners or polished parties; it’s about laughing at yourself (and with others), letting loose, and embracing the joy of the season. The crawl’s lively atmosphere, unique fashion statements, and festive energy make it the perfect way to celebrate in a city as dynamic as San Francisco.

Whether you’re a longtime local or a first-time visitor, Sweatercon offers a chance to experience the city’s nightlife in a fun and uniquely holiday-themed way. So, dust off your ugliest sweater, gather your crew, and prepare for an evening of festive fun that you won’t forget anytime soon.

Because in San Francisco, even the ugliest sweater deserves its moment to shine.