Castro Merchants proudly present the third-annual Castro Winter Wonderland Block Party and Contests.

Join us as we transform Noe Street, between Market and Beaver, into a festive holiday celebration with something for everyone.

For the little ones from 11 am to 2 pm

- Free photos with Santa & the Grinch

-Petting zoo

-Drag Story-time

-Art & Crafts

-Face Painting

-Winter WonderKid Contest (noon)

For kids of all ages from 2 pm to 5 pm

-Drag Performances

-Live Music & Entertainment

-Holiday Art Mart

-Sexy Elf Contest $500 Cash Prize (4pm)

Passport & Costume competitions:

Kids & adults get passports and collect stamps at dozens of merchants while collecting stocking-stuffer treats; then show them to win great prizes!

Costume contests: Winter WonderKid (kids) & Sexy Elf (adults) with over $1500 in cash & more prizes!

Sexy Elf contest:

After you visit our Passport Merchants, check in to claim your prizes and get ready for the legendary Sexy Elf contest with more prizes for the finalists, and a $500 grand prize!

Create your Sexiest Elf costume and turn on your ho ho ho-ness, adding sparkling holiday cheer … convince the audience & our celebrity judges why you are the Sexiest Elf.

“San Francisco loves creating stunning costumes so our celebrity judges will be looking for elves with supercharged flair!” advises Sister Kitty Catalyst, judge liaison.