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DateFeb 21, 2026
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Event Starts12:00 PM
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Ticket PricesTickets are $12.49
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On SaleOn Sale Now
Event Description
The CLTure Day + Night Market returns with a special Chinese New Year edition: New Moon Festival! This family-friendly event will transform Blume Studios Stage 1 into a vibrant, lively playground -- featuring a bustling street food alley filled with international food trucks and vendors, a curated market of local makers and artisans, live performances throughout the day, hands-on arts and crafts, interactive games, and engaging activities for all ages.
New Moon Festival celebrates the Lunar New Year and the Year of the Fire Horse, a powerful symbol of innovation, passion, creativity, and fearless energy. Representing movement, independence, and transformation, the Fire Horse signals a shift, encouraging bold action and imaginative new beginnings.
What to expect at the CLTure Day + Night Market New Moon Festival:
30+ Local Food Trucks & Vendors – A curated lineup of locally owned food trucks and vendors offering international flavors.
40+ Local Makers & Artisans – Explore a wide variety of handcrafted goods.
Live Performances – Enjoy vibrant cultural entertainment throughout the day.
Games & Interactive Activations – Engaging games and experiences for all ages.
Arts & Crafts Stations – Get creative with activities for both kids and adults.
Specialty Cocktails & Full Bar – Sip handcrafted drinks from talented local mixologists.
Photo Booths & Caricatures – Capture memories with friends and family.
Origami & Lantern-Making Workshops – Celebrate Chinese New Year traditions with hands-on art.
Taekwondo Lessons & Demonstrations – Dynamic displays of skill and free mini lessons.
Lion Dance & Cultural Showcases – Radiant performances that bring the festival to life.
Located in the recently announced Iron District, Blume Studios continues the legacy of Charlotte Pipe and Pipe and Foundry, which for over 100 years on this site was home to talented craftsmen, with a new generation of creative workers that will create a nationally acclaimed destination with everything from major immersive experiences from around the world to locally created multi-media events and shows.