Castro Night Market Is Now Monthly Through October

Photos by Rink, Juan R. Davila, and Leticia López

Castro Merchants Association, along with the Civic Joy Fund and CG Events, has announced that the Castro Night Market will now be held on the third Friday of each month, from 5–9 pm, through October.

A large crowd of attendees joined vendors, entertainers, and staff on Friday evening, March 21, for this month’s event held on 18th Street between Hartford and Collingwood. More than 30 vendors participated, including those offering food, merchandise, information, and other services.

Civic and elected officials attending included Castro Merchants Association President Terry Asten Bennett, District 8 Supervisor and Board of Supervisors President Rafael Mandelman, State Senator Scott Wiener, Commissioner Manny Yekutiel, and Mayor Daniel Lurie. Additional funding, provided by the Civic Joy Fund founded by Mayor Lurie and Yekutiel, has made the expansion possible to a monthly schedule. The event is free to attend but pre-registration is encouraged.

San Francisco Bay Times Volunteer Coordinator Juan R. Davila staffed a photo booth near the Main Stage in the parking lot behind Walgreens. Also representing the San Francisco Bay Times was Leticia Lópezz. DJs for the evening included DJ Rob and DJ Juanchii.

Special thanks to event managers Chris Carrington and Samantha Alvarez.