Welcome Castro

09/25/2026

Please support our sister store! Local small businesses should not be displaced for out of state big business!

09/17/2026

6 small businesses in the Haight will be displaced, including our sister store Welcome Haight & Ashbury

The iconic building in San Francisco’s Haight-Ashbury district will be filled by KEXP, a Seattle radio station that has become an online favorite for its live performances.

05/08/2026

So happy with our freshen up and rebranding! Stop by and check out our evolving assortment of!

Behind every product, appointment, invoice, there’s a late night, an early morning and someone investing their time, energy, and heart into something they believe in. These folks show up in so many ways you don’t see- community meetings, organizing events and volunteering their time. Let’s continue to show them some love.

Thank you for shopping local. Supporting in person. And, showing up for our small businesses in the Castro.

04/29/2026

This Friday!!!!

04/21/2026

Castro Art Walk is happening again! Friday May 1st from 5-8 pm you can visit over 20 galleries and merchants in the Castro to see some amazing art! At our Castro store Welcome Castro which we have now rebranded to San Francisco Mercantile Castro, we'll be featuring Rachel Diaz-Bastin, artist and entomologist. Rachel works during the day at the California Academy of Sciences an in her free time does these amazing illustrations. She'll be bringing insect specimens with her so we can see where her inspiration comes from!

04/16/2026

Castro Art Walk is happening again in just over a week...Friday May 1st from 5-8 pm you can visit over 20 galleries and merchants in the Castro to see some amazing art! At our Castro store Welcome Castro which we have now rebranded to San Francisco Mercantile Castro, we'll be featuring Rachel Diaz-Bastin, artist and entomologist. Rachel works during the day at the California Academy of Sciences an in her free time does these amazing illustrations. She'll be bringing insect specimens with her so we can see where her inspiration comes from!

03/27/2026

Mark your calendar, Castro Art Walk is always the first Friday of the month, 5-8 pm! April 3rd!!!

01/15/2026

It's coming up on the first Friday of the month again.....which means Castro Art Walk! Mark your calendars! We'll have refreshments and you'll be able to meet our featured artist Kevin Houghton! Castro Art Walk Castro Merchants Robert Emmons San Francisco Mercantile

12/09/2025

Email from SF Mercantile Celebrate the Season with Us! Enjoy Free Treats and Fun Activities! Haight Ashbury Holiday Block Party & Customer Appreciation Night Thursday December 11th 5pm - 9pm Hello Fri

12/03/2025

Join us for a festive Holiday Sidewalk Sale featuring neighborhood favorites, local artists- all bringing a little extra sparkle to the season.

Stroll through the district and discover special offerings, holiday treats, and unique gifts from some of the Castro’s most beloved businesses and creatives. We'll be joined by the , Ye Merrie Olde Carolers, the Au Contraires and caricature artist Rasa Vitalia ❄️

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