More than an exhibition, the Fall Show is a gathering of ideas, craftsmanship, and creativity that keeps San Francisco at the center of the design conversation.
This October, the Bay Area’s most celebrated art, antiques, and design fair returns with renewed brilliance as the 43rd edition of the San Francisco Fall Show transforms Fort Mason Center’s Festival Pavilion into Paradise Found.
Running October 16–19, 2025, with the legendary Opening Night Gala on October 15 benefiting the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco (FAMSF), the Show promises an immersive experience of beauty, craftsmanship, and discovery.
Opening Night Gala
The Show begins with the Opening Night Gala on October 15, one of San Francisco’s most anticipated social events. The evening draws nearly 2,000 guests, including collectors, designers, philanthropists, and patrons of the arts.
Guests enjoy a first look at the dealers’ collections while supporting the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco, making it an evening that unites culture and philanthropy.
A Celebration of Art & Design
With over forty renowned dealers from around the globe, the Show will showcase a stunning range of treasures spanning centuries and styles. From fine art, photography, and antique furniture to rare jewelry, textiles, silver, and ceramics, the offerings will delight both seasoned collectors and first-time visitors.
Credit: Kentshire
Credit: Kentshire
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Highlights include an 18th-century English lacquer cabinet, a crystal opal and demantoid garnet ring, and a French enamel butterfly brooch, just a glimpse of the extraordinary finds awaiting discovery.
The Design Vignettes
A hallmark of the Show, the Designer Vignettes will greet guests in the Grand Entry Hall. This year’s designers, Amy Weaver, Cindy Rinfret & Taylor Mattos, David Kleinberg, and Tom Scheerer, will craft extraordinary spaces using pieces borrowed from exhibitors, layered with the exquisite wallcoverings and embroideries of sponsor de Gournay.
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Star-Studded Lecture Series
The Fall Show Lecture Series brings together some of the most influential names in design, fashion, and the arts. Guests will hear from Zac Posen, Madison Cox, Michael S. Smith, Suzanne Tucker, Beth Webb, Dara Caponigro, Ben Pentreath, and many more, each offering unique insights into the worlds of creativity and style.
With Tommy and Dee Hilfiger serving as Honorary Co-Chairs, the program reinforces the Show’s stature as one of the country’s leading cultural events.
Credit: Barry Lawrence Ruderman
A Must-Do of the Season
“For anyone interested in art and design, furniture and the decorative arts—buying, collecting, or simply learning, this show is not to be missed,” says Show Chair Suzanne Tucker. “It’s a Bay Area must do of the fall social season, with four vibrant days filled with terrific dealers, fascinating lectures, and gobs of eye candy”.
Event Details
Opening Night Gala: Wednesday, October 15, 2025
Show Days: Thursday, October 16 – Sunday, October 19, 2025
Location: Festival Pavilion, Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture, San Francisco
Website: www.sffallshow.org
