Hundreds Gathered at Alamo Square for Bean Potluck
The bean-themed event drew roughly 200 attendees to the park on Sunday, September 27.
Updated on Oct. 1, 2026 in Food and Drink
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Around 200 fans of the internet personality Madeline Schapiro met in Alamo Square Park to share bean-based dishes. Participants coordinated the gathering through the social platform Partiful to celebrate a shared interest in the legume.
Why it matters
The gathering highlights the growing reach of niche online communities moving into physical city spaces. Organizers are now looking toward expanding these potluck events to other cities across the country.
The gathering drew 200 participants from an initial pool of 400 RSVP responses on the platform Partiful. The turnout marks a significant increase from the original Bean-Up event, which saw only 20 attendees.
The players
Madeline Schapiro
An internet influencer who manages the bean.supporter persona and organizes community potlucks.
The details
Attendees arrived at Alamo Square Park with various bean-focused recipes to socialize with other followers of Schapiro's bean.supporter persona. The event was modeled after previous gatherings held in New York City and Berkeley. Schapiro, who has gained over 100,000 followers on TikTok since 2025, has indicated plans to host additional events in new cities.
Timeline
September 27, 2026: The potluck event occurred at Alamo Square Park.
June 2026: A similar Bean-Up gathering took place in New York City.
Spring 2025: Schapiro launched her bean.supporter online presence.
Across the Bay
This event builds on the social influence established following the viral 30-day bean-only diet trend of 2025. It serves as an expansion of the community-building model first tested at Berkeley's Willard Park one year ago.
Residents visiting Alamo Square Park may see increased interest in similar pop-up social gatherings moving forward. Keep an eye on local social platforms for news regarding future park meetups.
The takeaway
Niche online interests continue to find expression in public neighborhood parks through organized social events. Keep track of the bean.supporter social accounts to see if a follow-up gathering is scheduled for your local area.
Further reading
For more on local culinary gatherings, visit the Food and Drink section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by San Francisco Gate.
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