Dreamforce is right around the corner and this year is the 20th anniversary! It’s that time again where we all fill up our calendars with parties, meet-ups, and more! Below you’ll find a list of parties, meet-ups, raffles, giveaways, and more, brought to you by SalesWings! This list is constantly growing, so be sure to check back often!
This article was updated on May 8, 2026 with an up-to-date FAQ section.
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Dreamforce Parties 🥳
Monday 19th
Marketers Welcome Bash
Start your week on a good note at Sercante’s epic bash designed to bring marketers together in style. Joins us at the Marketers Welcome Bash to meet marketers, make friends to enjoy the week with, and say ‘cheers’ to a fun-filled Dreamforce.
📍 The Pink Elephant Alibi, 142 Minna St, San Francisco, CA 94105
⏰ 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. PT
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Ice, Ice breaker Happy Hour
Break the Dreamforce ice after a busy travel day with Introhive and Uncommon Purpose teams. Bonus point: they make a donation to a great cause on behalf of every attendee.
📍 Bottle Club Pub, 555 Geary Street, San Francisco, CA 94105
⏰ 5:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. PT
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Professional Services Reception
Introhive is bringing together a professional services industry reception on the eve of Dreamforce. The evening will be dedicated to great food, libations, and networking but exclusive to members of Professional Services Firms.
📍 Waterbar, 399 The Embarcadero, San Francisco, CA 94105
⏰ 6:00 p.m. onwards
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Tuesday 20th
Bloodys & Breakfast
Join Sercante with a buffet-style breakfast that comes with a side of lead gen strategy and morning cocktails (with or without alcohol, we don’t judge). This event is also being held on the 21st and 22nd if your schedule is not permitting.
📍 The Pink Elephant Alibi, 142 Minna St, San Francisco, CA 94105
⏰ 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. PT
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Slalom Fest
Don’t miss Slalom’s Dreamforce after party. What’s the occasion? We’re celebrating you! Treat yourself to an incredible evening in San Francisco’s beautiful Minna Gallery for delicious bites, craft cocktails, great company, and much more.
📍 Minna Gallery, 111 Minna St, San Francisco, CA 94105
⏰ 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. PT
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Night Of Enchantment
Sercante’s epic bash is taking place at Temple Nightclub. It includes a live DJ, mouth-watering hors d’oeuvres, memorable activities and prizes, and exclusive VIP experiences. Regardless of your vibe, there’s something for you — a dance floor to go a little crazy, a quiet art bar to network and have a glass of wine, and mesmerizing rooftop views to zone out under the stars.
📍 Temple Nightclub, 540 Howard St, San Francisco, CA 94105
⏰ 7:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. PT
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DF22 Newbie Reunion “Bacon” Breakfast
Jump into Dreamforce with the right breakfast with Salesforce’s official one. You don’t have to be a newbie to join, it’s open to everyone. The event isn’t free, but all proceeds are donated to Project Night Night.
📍 Sears Fine Food 439 Powell Street San Francisco, CA 94102
⏰ 7:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. PT
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Clari’s Run Revenue Reception
Stop by to enjoy an evening of networking and conversation and learn how to Run Revenue like a pro.
📍 Terra Gallery, 511 Harrison St, San Francisco, CA 94105
⏰ 7:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. PT
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Salesforce and FinancialForce: Transformation for the long run
Join Salesforce & FinancialForce at Fogo de Chão, just across the street from the Dreamforce campus for drinks and light appetizers, and hear FinancialForce leaders discuss what it takes to succeed in an era of digital transformation.
📍 Fogo de Chão, 201 3rd St #100, San Francisco, CA 94103
⏰ 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. PT
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Gearset’s DevHops Afterparty
Once the sun’s gone down and you’ve soaked up all that Dreamforce has to offer, head over to the Golden Gate Tap Room to carry on the fun arcade style! On arrival, you can help yourselves to game tokens and unleash a bit of healthy competition, while enjoying free food and drinks.
📍 Golden Gate Tap Room, 449 Powell St, San Francisco, CA 94108
⏰ 5:00 p.m. until late
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Cocktail Chillout – DJ Session
Free t-shirt for the first 100 people to register! Meet and mingle with the Proximity Team and your fellow trailblazers over a juicy cocktail or two and some delicious canapés and treats.
📍 American Bookbinders Museum, 355 Clementina St, San Francisco, CA 94103
⏰ 5:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. PT
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Dreamforce 2022 Developer Networking Party
Join Twilio, Postman, and Microsoft for a developer meetup after the Dreamforce conference on Tuesday at the Microsoft Reactor.
📍 Microsoft Reactor, 680 Folsom St #145, San Francisco, CA 94107
⏰ 5:30 p.m. 9:00 p.m. PT
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Opsera After Party
Join Opsera at one of the most famous hotels in San Francisco, The Mark Hopkins.
📍 Mark Hopkins, 999 California St, San Francisco, CA 94108
⏰ 6:00 p.m. 7:30 p.m. PT
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Third Republic & Salesforce Ben: Dreamforce Paradise
Our friends at Salesforce Ben are organizing their first Dreamforce event! Come and join them at one of the most unique destinations in the city, the tiki-inspired “Zombie Village” with a DJ and special cocktails all night long.
📍 Zombie Village, 441 Jones St, San Francisco, CA 94102
⏰ 8:00 p.m. midnight
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Wednesday 21th
Coffee + Connect with FormAssembly
Join FormAssembly for Coffee & Connect and meet their data collection experts, mingle with other FormAssembly users, and enjoy a complimentary breakfast at their venue located just minutes from the Moscone Center.
📍 Wine Down SF, 685 Folsom St, San Francisco, CA 94107
⏰ 7:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. PT
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Bloodys & Breakfast
Join Sercante with a buffet-style breakfast that comes with a side of lead gen strategy and morning cocktails (with or without alcohol, we don’t judge).
📍 The Pink Elephant Alibi, 142 Minna St, San Francisco, CA 94105
⏰ 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. PT
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Empanadas On The Embarcadero
Come join lab5 for a casual happy hour consisting of hors d’oeuvres, drinks, and fun! Meet some of the strongest UX experts in the Salesforce ecosystem, then head off to Dreamfest with new friends!
📍 La Mar – Pier 1½, The Embarcadero, San Francisco, CA 94105
⏰ 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. PT
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Party With CodeScan at Bar Agricole
Join CodeScan for a happy hour at Bar Agricole to get back into the swing of things with some of the very best in Californian cuisine and craft cocktails.
📍 1540 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94103
⏰ 7:00 p.m. PT until late
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Dreamfest Happy Hour
Celebrate the return of the in-person Dreamforce conference with Odaseva, WithSecure & AppOmni at the San Francisco hot spot: Local Edition. Visit with new and old friends in the historic Hearst building which features the ambiance of California’s famous printing and newspaper legacy.
📍 Local Edition, 691 Market St, San Francisco, CA 94105
⏰ 5:00 p.m. – 7:00p.m. PT
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Strengthen Ties Happy Hour
Join Dun & Bradstreet, Studio Science, Traction Complete, and Uncommon Purpose for a drink before Dreamfest.
📍 Bottle Club Pub, 555 Geary St, San Francisco, CA 94102
⏰ 5:00 p.m. – 7:30p.m. PT
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Californication Cocktail Party
The Dreamfest before party by Zennify. Enjoy drinks, casino games at https://kasinotilmankierratysta.fi, music, dessert, and more before you head to Dreamfest.
📍 Thriller Social Club 508 4th St, San Francisco, CA 94107
⏰ 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. PT
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Dreamfest
Do you like the Red Hot Chili Peppers? Because we do! Don’t miss the 2022 edition of Dreamfest with the notorious Red Hot band at San Francisco’s Ballpark!
📍 Oracle Park
⏰ 9:00 p.m. P.T until late
Thursday 22nd
Bloodys & Breakfast
Join Sercante with a buffet-style breakfast that comes with a side of lead gen strategy and morning cocktails (with or without alcohol, we don’t judge).
📍 The Pink Elephant Alibi, 142 Minna St, San Francisco, CA 94105
⏰ 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. PT
Register here»
Wine-down
Elements Cloud’s after-party to chill down with a glass of wine after Dreamforce and network with your peers.
📍 Elements Spaces, 95 3rd St, San Francisco, CA 94105, USA
⏰ 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. PT
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10th Annual Michaelforce Cigar Shindig
One of the longest-running community traditions at Dreamforce, the Cigar Shindig is a staple that many enthusiastic ohana members look forward to.
📍 Cigar Bar and Grill 850 Montgomery St San Francisco, CA 94111
⏰ 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. PT
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Friday 23rd
Dreamforce Extras 👀
OwnBackup’s Yeti Cooler Raffle
Want to win a Yeti Cooler? Submit whether you plan to attend Dreamforce in-person or online before September 10th for a chance to win.
📍 Online
⏰ Deadline: September 10th
Register here»
Frequently Asked Questions
- Which Dreamforce parties are best for Salesforce marketers?
- How should I plan Dreamforce networking events?
- Do Dreamforce parties require advance registration?
- Can I submit my own Dreamforce party?
- Which Dreamforce happy hours are worth attending?
- How do I fit meetups around Dreamforce sessions?
- Are Dreamforce networking events good for first-time attendees?
- What Dreamforce parties happen before or after Dreamfest?
Which Dreamforce parties are best for Salesforce marketers?
Dreamforce parties with marketer-focused hosts, casual formats, and nearby venues are usually the best fit for Salesforce marketers.
Options like the Marketers Welcome Bash, Bloodys & Breakfast, Coffee + Connect, and Dreamfest Happy Hour are especially useful because they combine relaxed conversation with relevant Salesforce ecosystem peers. Prioritize events where you can meet partners, agencies, RevOps teams, and fellow marketing leaders without competing with loud main-stage programming.
Tip: choose two priority events per day and leave room for spontaneous introductions.
How should I plan Dreamforce networking events?
Dreamforce networking events work best when you plan around location, audience fit, and your main business goals.
Start by mapping each party or meetup against your conference sessions, booth visits, and customer meetings, then group nearby venues to avoid unnecessary cross-city travel. Salesforce marketers should also decide whether the goal is partner discovery, lead generation, customer expansion, or community building before RSVPing.
Tip: use a simple prep checklist before the conference so every conversation has a purpose: review these sales conference preparation tips.
Do Dreamforce parties require advance registration?
Most Dreamforce parties require advance registration, even when the event itself is free to attend.
Many Dreamforce 2022 happy hours, breakfasts, receptions, and after-parties listed a registration link, and popular venues can fill quickly because space is limited. Some events are also audience-specific, such as receptions for professional services firms or developer-focused meetups, so registration does not always guarantee fit or entry.
Tip: RSVP early, bring confirmation details, and check each organizer’s final instructions before heading to the venue.
Can I submit my own Dreamforce party?
Yes, relevant Dreamforce parties, meetups, after-parties, raffles, and giveaways can be submitted for inclusion.
Organizers should send Salesforce-related Dreamforce events, especially San Francisco gatherings or community activities connected to the conference. To improve the chance of inclusion, provide the event name, date, time, venue, audience, registration link, and a concise description of who should attend.
Tip: review how SalesWings promoted its own Dreamforce-related gathering for inspiration: see the UltraViolet 2022 event page.
Which Dreamforce happy hours are worth attending?
The best Dreamforce happy hours match your audience, timing, and preferred conversation style.
For Salesforce marketing managers, earlier happy hours such as Ice, Ice Breaker Happy Hour, Empanadas On The Embarcadero, Dreamfest Happy Hour, and Strengthen Ties Happy Hour can be practical because they happen before late-night events and concerts. Smaller happy hours may also create better conditions for meaningful conversations than large parties.
Tip: pick one high-energy event and one quieter networking option so your schedule supports both visibility and real follow-up.
How do I fit meetups around Dreamforce sessions?
A strong Dreamforce meetup schedule leaves buffer time between sessions, meals, venue changes, and evening events.
Dreamforce runs across Moscone North, South, and West, so even nearby activities could compete with session timing, badge access, and walking routes. For marketers, breakfast meetups can work well for planned conversations, while happy hours are better for informal discovery after daytime programming.
Tip: block travel time in your calendar and avoid stacking back-to-back events at opposite ends of San Francisco.
Are Dreamforce networking events good for first-time attendees?
Dreamforce networking events are especially valuable for first-time attendees because they create smaller, easier entry points.
Large conferences can feel overwhelming, but breakfasts, happy hours, and niche receptions give new attendees a reason to start conversations around shared roles, tools, or industries. Events like the DF22 Newbie Reunion “Bacon” Breakfast were designed to lower that barrier, while marketer-focused gatherings can help you find peers quickly.
Tip: prepare a short introduction, two relevant questions, and one follow-up action before each meetup.
What Dreamforce parties happen before or after Dreamfest?
Several Dreamforce parties and happy hours were scheduled before Dreamfest, giving attendees time to network first.
The 2022 list included Wednesday options such as Empanadas On The Embarcadero, Dreamfest Happy Hour, Strengthen Ties Happy Hour, and the Californication Cocktail Party before the Red Hot Chili Peppers performance at Oracle Park. These pre-concert gatherings can be useful for marketers who want structured networking before the evening becomes more entertainment-focused.
Tip: confirm transportation and arrival timing before committing to both a happy hour and Dreamfest.
