Festival Events, Concerts and Competitions

Festival participants enjoy a variety of activities that enable them to interact with other participants as well as enjoy the astounding beauty of the San Francisco Bay Area. Among the scheduled activities are Festival Chorus rehearsals, competitions, concerts, a cruise of San Francisco Bay, other outings, a singers' party, and a conductors' banquet. Formal tours and sightseeing may be arranged via ACFEA, the Festival's preferred travel/accommodations/tour provider. Please call +1-415-453-6619 (international) or (800) 886-2055 (U.S. toll-free) or email ggf@acfea.com for information and assistance.

Sunday, July 8
Opening Reception (for conductors, accompanists, and chaperones)

Monday, July 9
Festival begins
Festival Chorus combined rehearsals
Welcome Picnic for all participants
7pm-9pm Opening Concert Scottish Rite Center

(Tickets available on Eventbrite)

Tuesday, July 10
Festival Chorus combined rehearsals
1pm Vocal Solo Competition- First Presbyterian Church

1:30pm Historical/Folk competition 1- First Congregational Church

7pm Spotlight Concert - First Presbyterian Church

7pm Spotlight Concert - First Congregational Church

Wednesday, July 11
Festival Chorus combined rehearsals

1pm Vocal Solo Competition - First Presbyterian Church

1:30pm Historical/Folk Competition 2 - First Congregational. Church

7pm Spotlight Concert - First Congregational Church

7pm Spotlight Concert - Old First Presbyterian

Thursday, July 12
Festival Chorus combined rehearsals

1pm Gospel/Spiritual Competition - First Congregational Church

3pm Contemporary Competition - First Congregational Church

Friday, July 13
Festival Chorus combined rehearsals
San Francisco Bay Cruise
Conductor & Accompanist Banquet, 6pm

Saturday, July 14
Grand Finale Concert dress rehearsal
Competition Winners dress rehearsal
6:30pm Grand Finale Concert - Oakland Interstake Center

Farewell Reception and Party