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2023 SF’s Chinatown “Autumn Moon Festival” (Sept. 23-24)

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Saturday, September 23, 2023 - 11:00 am to 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE
Chinatown | Washington and Grant, San Francisco, CA

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2023 SF’s Chinatown “Autumn Moon Festival” (Sept. 23-24)

Join the Chinatown Merchants Association as the bustling streets of San Francisco’s Chinatown are transformed into a vibrant public celebration for the 33rd Annual Autumn Moon Festival on Saturday September 23 and Sunday September 24, 2023, from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm.

Over the course of two days, historic Chinatown on Grant Avenue between California and Broadway will be filled with arts and crafts vendors, food vendors, live music, local contemporary entertainment, mooncakes, lion dancing, and more family-friendly fun!

2023 SF Chinatown Autumn Moon Festival
September 23-24, 2023, 11am – 5pm
Grant Ave. btwn California and Broadway, Chinatown, SF
FREE

In addition to the exciting activities, the organizers will hold a Barbie and Ken Look Alike contest for all age ranges with fabulous prizes for the best Barbie outfits. The judging will take place on Sunday at 3:30 pm. The festivities will culminate with the famous White Crane dragon parade on Sunday at 4:45 pm.

Festival attendees are encouraged to use public transportation. The Autumn Moon Festival is BARTable.

2023 Entertainment Schedule*

Saturday, September 23, 2023
Master/Mistress of Ceremonies: Frank Chiu & Rose Chung

11:00 am California & Grant: Opening Parade & Ribbon Cutting
Ceremony
11:30 pm Yau Kung Moon – Lion Dance & Martial Arts
12:15 pm Celebrity chef Martin Yan & AA Bakery
mooncake demonstration
1:00 pm Flying Angels Chinese Dance Group
2:00 pm Dultones
2:45 pm Clarion Children’s Theater
3:00 pm Rahiti & Grant Avenue Follies
4:00 pm Ultra World X Tet

Sunday, September 24, 2023
Master/Mistress of Ceremonies: Rose Chung & Maggie Wong

10:00 am Tai Chi Yuan
11:00 pm White Crane Lion and Dragon Association
12:00 pm Alice & the Wave
1:00 pm Helen Wan Dance Company
2:00 pm Feng Ye Guzheng Group
3:00 pm Maggie Wong & Friends
3:30 pm Barbie and Ken contest
4:00 pm VZUMARU
4:45 pm Dragon Parade- White Crane Lion & Dragon Association

Street Entertainment
Jing Mo Lion Dance Troupe – California

In Costume
Moon Goddess & Archer – Mimi Chin, Mark Wong (Sat)
Flora Hui, Andrew Hui (Sun)
Moon Goddess – Maggie Wong (Sat)
Panda – Louise OwLing, Avis SeeTho (Sat), Dale Chung (Sun)

Waverly Place (between Clay & Washington)
Chinese Photographic Society
Chinese Opera Music: Jenny Szto and Co.

Disclaimer: Please double check event information with the event organizer as events can be canceled, details can change after they are added to our calendar, and errors do occur.


Cost: FREE
Categories: *Top Pick*, Eating & Drinking, Fairs & Festivals, Fun & Games, In Person, Kids & Families, Theater & Performance, Weekend Events Guide - September 22-24, 2023
Venue: Chinatown
Address: Washington and Grant, San Francisco, CA