Sweatercon: San Francisco’s Most Outrageous Ugly Sweater Party Hits the Bars
If the holiday season feels like a blur of family dinners and awkward office parties Sweatercon is here to save your December. San Francisco’s iconic Ugly Sweater Pub Crawl happening Saturday December 7 is your chance to trade polite holiday cheer for a night of unfiltered festive fun. Whether you’ve got a sweater that jingles sparkles or just screams chaos this event is your stage to shine.
From 4 PM to 10 PM join a sea of holiday-clad revelers as you crawl through over 10 of San Francisco’s favorite bars including Amsterdam Cafe Decodance Wreck Room Hanaro R Bar Lush Lounge El Lopo Mayes 1217 Sutter Route 101 Uni Pizza McTeague’s and more. Check in at Mayes Oyster House (1233 Polk Street) to grab your wristband and dive into a night packed with discounted drink specials epic DJs holiday decor and the kind of party energy you won’t find at a white elephant exchange.
Why Sweatercon Is the Holiday Event You Can’t Miss
This isn’t just a pub crawl—it’s a festive takeover of San Francisco’s nightlife. Bars along the crawl are decked out with lights tinsel and enough holiday cheer to make even the Grinch smile. Your ticket includes exclusive drink specials festive party favors and access to the legendary Find the Gnome Contest where savvy crawlers compete to win prizes (or at least bragging rights).
Don’t worry about your sweater being “too much.” At Sweatercon more is always better. LED lights? Bring it. Sweaters with built-in speakers? We want to see it. That one sweater with 3D reindeer and candy canes hot glued on? You’ll fit right in.
What to Expect
Vibes: Holiday cheer meets nightlife chaos. Think mistletoe great drinks and terrible sweaters.
Music: DJs spinning party tracks to keep the energy going.
Fun Stops: Each bar has its own vibe from chill hangouts to full-on dance floors.
The Crew: Thousands of fellow crawlers all ready to party in their sweatered glory.
Pro Tips for Sweatercon Success
Plan your sweater game: Go big because this crowd appreciates commitment.
Bring the squad: This event is better with friends whether you roll up in matching sweaters or compete for who’s got the tackiest look.
Pace yourself: With six hours to hit the bars there’s plenty of time to enjoy those drink specials.
Get there early: Check-in opens at Mayes Oyster House so kick off your crawl before the crowd thickens.
Join the Festive Madness
Sweatercon isn’t just another holiday event—it’s a celebration of the weird the wonderful and the wildly festive. Whether you’re looking to dance sip on cheap drinks or show off your sweater-making skills this is where holiday memories are made.
So grab your ticket round up your friends and prepare for a night of unfiltered holiday cheer. Because when it comes to Sweatercon the uglier the sweater the better the party. Don’t miss out—this is the holiday event San Francisco has been waiting for.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Mayes Oyster House, 1233 Polk St, San Francisco, CA 94109, United States
