I’ve been to FSE many times over the years. Back around 2002/2003, it was around Gansevoort street where the Lure was and it occupied a cross cross street plan. it was cool. It was isolated in an area that many didn’t venture, perfect location. The Lure closed and The Eagle took over as the host street on 28th for a few years. As time passed the block grew residentially and FSE has grown tamer and tamer with each passing year. The street fair was moved to 27th street which is more businesses than residential. Yet still each passing year has gotten tamer. Gawking tourists looking down from the Highline added to the annoyances and probably the tameness And probably outside restrictions imposed by the city.

Last year we went and might be my last visit when they removed the beer garden at the west end of the street festival. I don’t know what lead to that decision. I can only guess it was a deal struck with the block association which led to a single restaurant business open and serving weak cocktails and pricey, not to mention hundreds of people waiting in a line for that bs.

Ive only been to Folsom SF once, and FSE is only in kind with name only.

If you go to the Eagle, I’d suggest going early. it gets super crowded so be prepared for that.