2026 Lunar New Year Community Fair

Celebrating the Year of the Horse at Eastern Market Shed 5 on February 22, 2026

Detroit, MI — The Association of Chinese Americans (ACA) is proud to announce that it will host its Annual Lunar New Year Community Fair celebrating the Year of the Horse on Sunday, February 22, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM at Eastern Market Shed 5 in Detroit.

This free, family-friendly community celebration brings together diverse Asian and multicultural communities to welcome the Lunar New Year through food, cultural performances, traditional customs, and community engagement. Designed as an open, stroll-style market experience, the fair invites visitors of all backgrounds to celebrate the holiday together in a joyful and inclusive setting.

“Lunar New Year is about renewal, hope, and shared prosperity,” said Peggy Du, Executive Director of the Association of Chinese Americans. “By hosting this community fair at Eastern Market, ACA continues its long-standing tradition of creating a welcoming space where cultures connect, neighbors meet, and traditions are shared across generations.”

The 2026 Lunar New Year Community Fair will feature:

• Cultural performances from Asian and community groups
• Food vendors and community booths
• Interactive activities and family-friendly programming
• Opportunities to learn about Lunar New Year traditions and symbolism

ACA is currently accepting applications for:

• Event Sponsors
• Click to Apply Food and Community Vendors
• Click to Apply Cultural Performers and Performance Groups

Businesses, organizations, and artists interested in participating are encouraged to apply early, as space is limited. Sponsorship opportunities offer meaningful visibility and engagement with thousands of community members while supporting ACA’s mission-driven programs serving the Asian Pacific American community in Metro Detroit.

For sponsorship details, please contact Tao Liu at tliu@acaccc.org.

About the Association of Chinese Americans (ACA)

Founded in 1972, the Association of Chinese Americans, Inc. (ACA) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and the founding chapter of OCA–Advocate. For over five decades, ACA has served the Metro Detroit region by advancing the social, educational, political, and economic well-being of Asian Pacific Americans through community services, youth programs, senior services, health initiatives, and cultural events. ACA directly reaches more than 7,500 individuals annually through its programs and service centers.