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Asian American and Pacific Islander · Lunar New Year · Charlotte, North Carolina

Chinese Lunar New Year Cultural Fair

2027 dates not announced yet · usually January

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About Chinese Lunar New Year Cultural Fair

A family Lunar New Year fair in south Charlotte run by Charlotte Chinese Story Time. The afternoon is built around hands-on stations such as lantern making, calligraphy, woodblock printing, opera mask painting and traditional games.

What to expect

Lunar New Year starts the year on the lunar calendar and is celebrated by Chinese, Korean, Vietnamese and other Asian communities. Festivals often include lion and dragon dances, firecrackers, music, food and crafts.

Chinese Lunar New Year Cultural Fair has included lantern making, chinese calligraphy, traditional clothing try-on, peking opera mask painting, games and face painting.

The organizer lists it as free to attend.

The organizer has not announced dates for 2027 yet. In 2026 it was held January 31, 2026.

  • Lantern making
  • Chinese calligraphy
  • Traditional clothing try-on
  • Peking opera mask painting
  • Games
  • Face painting

Where it happens

Chinese Lunar New Year Cultural Fair is held at Mecklenburg Hall in Charlotte, North Carolina. It is one of 33 cultural festivals in North Carolina on this calendar.

Map centered on Charlotte. The organizer lists Mecklenburg Hall.Directions

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Questions about Chinese Lunar New Year Cultural Fair

When is Chinese Lunar New Year Cultural Fair 2027?
The organizer has not announced 2027 dates yet. In 2026 it was held January 31, 2026.
Where is Chinese Lunar New Year Cultural Fair held?
Chinese Lunar New Year Cultural Fair takes place at Mecklenburg Hall in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Is Chinese Lunar New Year Cultural Fair free?
Yes. The organizer lists Chinese Lunar New Year Cultural Fair as free to attend.
What happens at Chinese Lunar New Year Cultural Fair?
Events have included: lantern making, chinese calligraphy, traditional clothing try-on, peking opera mask painting, games, face painting.
Who organizes Chinese Lunar New Year Cultural Fair?
Chinese Lunar New Year Cultural Fair is organized by Charlotte Chinese Story Time (CCST). Their official site is cbicharlotte.org/event/chinese-lunar-new-year-cultural-fair.
What other cultural festivals are near Charlotte?
The closest others on this calendar are Afro Legacy Fest in Charlotte, NC (same city); Charlotte Black Film Festival in Charlotte, NC (same city); Charlotte Jewish Film Festival in Charlotte, NC (same city).

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