Asian American and Pacific Islander · Festival · Cornelius, North Carolina
Charlotte Asian Festival and Dragon Boat Festival
May 15, 2027 at Ramsey Creek Park on Lake Norman
About Charlotte Asian Festival and Dragon Boat Festival
An annual celebration of Asian cultures paired with dragon boat races, held at Ramsey Creek Park on Lake Norman. It is organized by the Carolinas Asian-American Chamber of Commerce with partners including Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation and Visit Lake Norman. The festival began in 2000 and added dragon boat racing in 2006.
What to expect
Cultural festivals like this one bring a community's food, music, dance, art and traditions to a public space, usually with performers, local vendors and community organizations.
Charlotte Asian Festival and Dragon Boat Festival has included dragon boat races, cultural performances, cultural showcase, asian food and crafts and parade of nations.
Charlotte Asian Festival and Dragon Boat Festival was first held in 2000. The organizer lists it as free to attend.
The next edition is May 15, 2027. It is usually held in May (Asian Pacific American Heritage Month).
- Dragon boat races
- Cultural performances
- Cultural showcase
- Asian food and crafts
- Parade of Nations
Where it happens
Charlotte Asian Festival and Dragon Boat Festival is held at Ramsey Creek Park on Lake Norman in Cornelius, North Carolina. It is one of 33 cultural festivals in North Carolina on this calendar.
Other nearby festivals
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Questions about Charlotte Asian Festival and Dragon Boat Festival
- When is Charlotte Asian Festival and Dragon Boat Festival 2027?
- Charlotte Asian Festival and Dragon Boat Festival is May 15, 2027, according to the organizer.
- Where is Charlotte Asian Festival and Dragon Boat Festival held?
- Charlotte Asian Festival and Dragon Boat Festival takes place at Ramsey Creek Park on Lake Norman in Cornelius, North Carolina.
- Is Charlotte Asian Festival and Dragon Boat Festival free?
- Yes. The organizer lists Charlotte Asian Festival and Dragon Boat Festival as free to attend.
- What happens at Charlotte Asian Festival and Dragon Boat Festival?
- Events have included: dragon boat races, cultural performances, cultural showcase, asian food and crafts, parade of nations.
- Who organizes Charlotte Asian Festival and Dragon Boat Festival?
- Charlotte Asian Festival and Dragon Boat Festival is organized by Carolinas Asian-American Chamber of Commerce and partners. Their official site is charlottedragonboat.com.
- What other cultural festivals are near Cornelius?
- The closest others on this calendar are Afro Legacy Fest in Charlotte, NC (about 18 miles); Charlotte Black Film Festival in Charlotte, NC (about 18 miles); Charlotte Jewish Film Festival in Charlotte, NC (about 18 miles).
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