Berkeley Shakedown Street Festival

Great free fun for everyone. Seriously, every age, size, race, level of sobriety, level of sanity, willingness to expose their body...in a good way...and of course, dead songs and everyone dancing together. Only complaint is the bands didn't coordinate their set lists like it seems like they had done the last 2 years.

One good party from start to end,I'd love to take that ride again... Again!

This is a really great event with food, beer, arts, crafts, and terrific live music. The stage was adorned with a beautiful huge backdrop with The Grateful Dead's famous Steal Your Face graphic. The Dead actually used it themselves in the 1980s; it's a gorgeous piece of history! The 1st year was an amazing day of fun, but in 2015 it will run for 2 days -- don't miss it!!!

I was very impressed last year, and look forward to year #2! A relaxed friendly vibe, great location right by BART, very good music, arts and crafts - and free admission. What's not to like? Many of the performers are so young that some of them never got to see Jerry Garcia play. Yet they really nailed the sound, even the vibe of the Grateful Dead and JGB music. Good enough to make the audience dance, and everyone had a lot of fun. I think anyone who loves this music will really enjoy this festival. See you there!

It was a awesome event, great music, fun crowd. Lots of vending booths selling really cool items. Will go back next year.