About this Event
🎄 Event Overview
Start the evening with cocktails among twinkling Christmas lights, then indulge in Dungeness crab, pasta, and local wine—followed by our signature after-party and dance floor surrounded by real trees and good friends.
It’s one of San Francisco’s most beloved holiday fundraisers—and your ticket helps send thousands of Bay Area youth to outdoor education programs and provide scholarships for deserving students.
✨ Come for the crab. Stay for the cause. Leave with unforgettable memories.
💚 Why Attend
- Unbeatable Experience: One of SF’s top winter charity events.
- All-Inclusive Evening: Crab, drinks, and dancing included in your ticket.
- For a Great Cause: 100% of proceeds support Bay Area at-risk youth through The Guardsmen’s scholarship and camp programs.
- Iconic Venue: The historic Fort Mason Festival Pavilion transforms into a festive holiday wonderland.
🥂 Tickets
- 🎟️ General Admission: Includes crab dinner, open bar, and access to the after-party.
- 💎 VIP Tables: Reserved seating and table service for groups of 10 and 12.
Tickets sell out every year—get yours early!
👗 What to Wear
Festive holiday attire encouraged! Think cozy elegance—holiday dresses, blazers, sweaters, and Santa hats welcome. It’s a working tree lot, so bring layers and shoes you don’t mind getting a little dusty.
💰 Drinks & Donations
The best part? All drinks are included! Please bring cash for tipping—100% of tips and proceeds benefit Bay Area youth.
🔞 Age Requirement
This is a 21+ event. Valid government ID and Eventbrite ticket required for entry.
💵 Refund Policy
Tickets are non-refundable, but you may transfer your ticket through Eventbrite if you can’t attend.
Agenda
🕑: 06:00 PM
Doors Open
🕑: 07:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Dinner Service
🕑: 09:00 PM
DJ & Dance Party
Host: DJ AJAX
Event venue & nearby stays
The Guardsmen Christmas Tree Lot at The Fort Mason Festival Pavilion, Festival Pavilion Fort Mason, San Francisco, United States
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