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EVENT DETAILS
WHAT:
The San Francisco Fourth of July Pub Crawl and Hot Dog Eating Contest
WHEN:
Saturday, July 1: 4PM to 10PM
Tuesday, July 4: 4PM to 10PM
WHERE:
The Fourth of July Pub Crawl will take place along Polk Street, Geary Street and California Street in Polk Gulch.
Participating Bars: Mcteague’s, California Jacks, El Lopo, Mayes Oyster House, Lush Lounge, R Bar, Barley, Amsterdam Cafe, Decodance, Wreck Room and more. .
Check in Location:
Mayes Oyster House
1233 Polk Street, San Francisco, CA 94109
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PRESS RELEASE
Media Contact
Matthew Seliga
Owner
CrawlSF
415-515-5222
[email protected]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Annual San Francisco Fourth of July Pub Crawl Returns to Ignite the City with A Double Day Bash
San Francisco, CA – June 24, 2023 – Get ready to paint the town red, white, and blue as CrawlSF presents the Annual San Francisco Fourth of July Pub Crawl. This highly anticipated event will take place on Saturday, July 1, and Tuesday, July 4, offering participants an unforgettable pub crawl experience for the Independence Day holiday.
The Fourth of July Pub Crawl is a great way to experience San Francisco’s nightlife while raising your glass to freedom. Over 10 fantastic bars across San Francisco will be participating and attendees will have the opportunity to explore some of the city’s most exciting drinking establishments, each offering exclusive drink specials on beers, cocktails, and shots. Whether you’re a craft beer enthusiast or a cocktail connoisseur, this pub crawl guarantees a memorable experience for all.
In addition to drink specials and free entry to all of the bars, participants will be treated to a lineup of exciting activities and contests throughout the event. On July 4, the festivities will feature a hot dog eating contest as well as a pie eating contest, where participants can showcase their impressive eating skills and compete for prizes. There will also be a Find the Gnome Contest, where participants will be challenged to spot hidden gnomes throughout the event. Lucky attendees who find one of the elusive gnomes will win a CrawlSF Season Pass and a gift bag.
The San Francisco Fourth of July Pub Crawl wouldn’t be complete without some great music and dancing. DJs will be spinning at selected venues, ensuring that the party vibes never cease. Attendees will also receive exciting party favors, adding to the overall festive ambiance.
“We’re thrilled to present the Annual San Francisco Fourth of July Pub Crawl,” said Matt Seliga, Founder of CrawlSF. “It’s the perfect way to celebrate Independence Day with friends, enjoy fantastic drink specials, and participate in entertaining contests. We can’t wait to see everyone come together to create unforgettable memories in the heart of San Francisco.”
For those looking to immortalize their memorable moments, renowned photographers from Drew Altizer Photography will be on-site, capturing the excitement of the event.
Tickets for the San Francisco Fourth of July Pub Crawl are available for purchase on the CrawlSF website (www.crawlsf.com) or at the event’s starting location, Mayes Oyster House. Early bird ticket prices start at $12, but will rise closer to the event date.
Don’t miss out on one of the best Fourth of July events in San Francisco. Join CrawlSF for an extraordinary pub crawl experience, complete with drink specials, contests, DJs, and non-stop excitement. It’s the ultimate celebration of Independence Day in the city of San Francisco.
Event Details:
Event: Annual San Francisco Fourth of July Pub Crawl
Date: Saturday, July 1, and Tuesday, July 4
Time: 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Location: Multiple bars in San Francisco
Check-in Location: Mayes Oyster House (1233 Polk Street)
Tickets: Early bird tickets starting at $12, available at www.crawlsf.com
About CrawlSF:
CrawlSF is a local event production company specializing in creating exceptional pub crawls, tours, and entertainment experiences in San Francisco. With a reputation for delivering high-quality events, CrawlSF aims to bring together like-minded individuals for memorable celebrations throughout the year.
-The San Francisco St. Patrick’s Day Pub Crawl (LepraCon)
-The Cinco De Mayo Pub Crawl (SanFranCinco)
-The 415 Day Pub Crawl
-The San Francisco Fourth of July Pub Crawl and Hot Dog Eating Contest
-San Francisco Pub Golf (GolfaCon)
-The San Francisco Halloween Pub Crawl (Crawloween)
-The San Francisco Tiki Party Pub Crawl (Crawltiki)
-The Ugly Sweater Pub Crawl (SweaterCon)
For more information, visit https://crawlsf.com
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INTRODUCTION
Starting out as a humble pub crawl in 2012, the event has since flourished into one of San Francisco’s grandest celebrations for the Fourth of July. The San Francisco Fourth of July Pub Crawl now attracts over 1,000 participants across a two-day span, encompassing more than 10 bars throughout areas like Polk Gulch, Nob Hill, and Russian Hill. A notable attraction within this event is the San Francisco Hot Dog Eating Contest. All of this is masterfully orchestrated by CrawlSF, a local events organizer nestled in the Marina District.
ABOUT CRAWLSF
CrawlSF was created in 2003 by Matt Seliga, a transplant from Pennsylvania, who had recently relocated to San Francisco to work in biotech. To mingle and make some extra income, he desired to replicate a concept he had previously experienced on the East Coast. Matt arranged the inaugural pub crawl on Union Street, spending his evenings and weekends interacting with people, distributing printed cards detailing the event, and liaising with bars to secure their participation.
Following a triumphant first event, CrawlSF broadened its horizons to various neighborhoods throughout the city, cultivating a dedicated cohort of pub crawlers from across the Bay Area. Beyond pub crawls, CrawlSF’s repertoire grew to encompass New Year’s Eve festivities, themed parties, concerts, food events, and even a two-day music festival.
Maintaining a robust presence for two decades, the company has successfully orchestrated well over 200 events in San Francisco, drawing over 300,000 people to CrawlSF event since the start. Despite the company’s expansion and the substantial turnout at each gathering, CrawlSF operates without a conventional workforce. The entire operation is adeptly managed from inception to completion solely by Matt and his wife Caitlin, with the exception of event staff and security personnel contracted for each event.
ABOUT MATT SELIGA
Despite harboring entrepreneurial aspirations, Matt pursued a Pre-Medicine major in college. Post-graduation, he worked at the Johns Hopkins Center for Inherited Disease Research as a DNA Analyst while preparing for the rigorous MCATs and daunting medical school application process. However, his trajectory changed when he received an irresistible job offer from Applied Biosystems in Foster City. Consequently, he put his medical school ambitions on pause and relocated from Baltimore to San Francisco in early 2003.
After settling into life in San Francisco, Matt began to mold the CrawlSF concept. Following its inception, he dedicated all his free time to visiting bars, attending events, and promoting his upcoming gatherings to everyone he met. Although the initial few years were sluggish, the business eventually gained momentum and has been thriving ever since.
While CrawlSF was still finding its footing, Matt continued his biotech career, but in 2008, he decided to fully invest in his personal projects. Alongside CrawlSF, Matt co-founded M Ride, a transportation company, Eye Heart SF, an event production company, and the venture-backed Pinchit.com, a startup specializing in daily deals.
ABOUT CAITLIN YATES
A native of the Bay Area, Caitlin holds a deep-seated enthusiasm for fostering community bonds and orchestrating entertainment. She honed her ballet skills for 13 years at the San Francisco Ballet School before pursuing a BA in Communications at Santa Clara University. During her collegiate years, she was an energetic cheerleader for the Oakland Raiders, a role she embraced for five seasons. She later transitioned to the role of an instructor at Soul Cycle in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Following her stint at Soul Cycle, Caitlin launched her career in real estate with Compass. In 2014, she joined Matt at CrawlSF, deriving immense pleasure from uniting people through these lively large-scale events.
CRAWLSF EVENTS
Since its inception in 2003, CrawlSF has successfully orchestrated a variety of events, which include The North Beach Bar Run, The Polk Street Pub Crawl, The Union Street Experience, San Francisco Mardi Gras, Wintersalt Music Festival, Streets of San Francisco New Year’s Eve, among others. However, in 2017, we shifted our attention to primarily focus on Holiday Pub Crawls, which has since become the central business pillar for the company.
Current Annual Events include:
Lepracon (St. Patrick’s Day Pub Crawl)
SanFranCinco (Cinco De Mayo Pub Crawl)
The 415 Day Pub Crawl
The San Francisco Fourth of July Pub Crawl and Hot Dog Eating Contest
Crawltiki (The San Francisco Tiki Party Pub Crawl)
Crawloween (Halloween Pub Crawl)
Sweatercon (Ugly Sweater Pub Crawl)