STERN GROVE STORIES THAT COULD HELP YOU WIN A FREE SUMMER CONCERT EXPERIENCE

The Stern Grove Festival is a San Francisco staple. For 85 summers, some of the world's greatest performers have taken the stage in this gorgeous natural amphitheater and thrilled audiences of all ages with their music.

There are countless stories about Stern Grove to tell, and we want to hear yours. Find out how sharing your Stern Grove memories can win you a VIP package to see the San Francisco Symphony perform at the Grove!

Starting with the Symphony
Stern Grove Festival and San Francisco Symphony go way back—90 years to be exact. Rosalie M. Stern purchased Stern Grove and gave it as a gift to the City of San Francisco in 1931, in memory of her husband Sigmund, a prominent civic leader. On June 4, 1932, Stern Grove was dedicated. Two weeks later, the San Francisco Symphony played the first concert in the Grove. The Symphony was conducted by Gaetano Merola, an Italian immigrant who founded the San Francisco Opera.
Celebrating 85 Years of the Stern Grove Festival

Years later, in 1937, Rosalie founded the Stern Grove Festival, and the Symphony once again played to celebrate the occasion. As part of her mission, Rosalie hired the Symphony in their off season, to support them through the Great Depression and to provide free music for all. The two organizations have continued their partnership for nearly a century now, and the Symphony always has a spot in the festival calendar.

 
How You Can Win A Stern Grove Festival Prize Package
In celebration of this incredible history and 85 terrific summers, Stern Grove Festival is offering a special day for two at the San Francisco Symphony's July 31 performance.

By sharing your memories of Stern Grove on social media, you can win an incredible prize package that includes:

• 2 seats in the Guests of the Grove premier seating section, with parking.
• A 1-night stay at The Fairmont Hotel.
• A Stern Grove Festival basket including a selection of Sosie Wines (if over 21), 2 water bottles, and a choice of 2 festival t-shirts.
• Lunch for 2 at select food trucks on site.

Here's how to enter:

• Share your favorite Stern Grove memories on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram.
• Be sure to tag @sterngrovefestival and @onlyinsf.
• Use the hashtags #sterngrovememories and #alwayssf.

A winner will be chosen by Monday, July 25.