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Free outdoor performing arts in downtown San Francisco

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Questions? Email rentals@ybgfestival.org.

Proof of insurance is not required for submittal of application; however, an event permit will not be issued without proper insurance.

Insurance requirements

Certificate of Insurance Information For YERBA BUENA ARTS & EVENTS (YBA&E):

CERTIFICATE HOLDER: Yerba Buena Arts & Events, 760 Howard St., San Francisco, CA 94103

INSURANCE COVERAGE MINIMUMS:

  • Commercial General Liability on an occurrence form with limits of liability not less than:
    • $1,000,000 each occurrence (combined single limit for bodily injury and property damage)
    • $1,000,000 for personal injury liability
    • $2,000,000 aggregate for products-completed operations
    • $2,000,000 general aggregate
  • Umbrella Policy Insurance with coverage $2,000,000 per occurrence/$2,000,000 aggregate.
  • Professional Liability Insurance with limits not less than $1,000,000 each claim and $2,000,000 in the aggregate, with respect to all professional services. (If applicable)
  • Automobile Liability insurance, including non-owned and hired vehicle coverage with limits of liability of not less than $1,000,000) combined single limit per occurrence and in the aggregate. (If applicable)
  • Workers’ Compensation and Employers Liability Insurance. Workers’ Compensation insurance shall be provided as required by any applicable law or regulation. Employer’s Liability insurance shall be provided in amounts not less than:
    • $1,000,000 each accident for bodily injury by accident
    • $1,000,000 policy limit for bodily injury by disease
    • $1,000,000 each employee for bodily injury by disease
    • A waiver of subrogation endorsement is required.

OPERATION:  Event Name & Date(s)

LOCATION: Yerba Buena Gardens 

ADDITIONAL INSURED: YERBA BUENA ARTS & EVENTS AND ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES AND AGENTS; THE YERBA BUENA GARDENS CONSERVANCY AND ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES AND AGENTS; AND THE CITY AND COUNTY OF SAN FRANCISCO AND ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES AND AGENTS.

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A guest on traditional, unceded Ramaytush Ohlone Land.
VENUE: Yerba Buena Gardens, Mission St. between 3rd and 4th Sts., San Francisco
OFFICE: Yerba Buena Gardens Festival, 760 Howard St., San Francisco, CA 94103
PHONE: (415) 543-1718

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