Dallas, September 27, 2025
News Summary
The 18th Annual Mid-Autumn Festival is set to return to Asia Times Square in the DFW area, offering free admission and a variety of family-friendly activities. The event celebrates cultural traditions with performances, food, and a lantern parade. Attendees can expect diverse food vendors, children’s activities, and live shows encompassing various Asian cultural arts, making it a memorable experience for visitors of all ages.
Dallas — The 18th Annual Mid-Autumn Festival will return to Asia Times Square, DFW area with free admission and family-friendly programming. Date is Date: To be announced, but typically in September. The event brings cultural performances, food, vendor shopping, children’s activities, and an evening lantern parade to celebrate tradition, culture, and community togetherness.
Key event details
- Event: 18th Annual Mid-Autumn Festival (also known as the Moon or Mooncake Festival)
- Location: Asia Times Square, DFW area
- Date: To be announced, but typically in September
- Audience: All ages, family-friendly
- Sponsors: Title Sponsor – Choctaw Casino Durant; Presenting Sponsor – The City of Grand Prairie
- Admission: Free
- Purpose: Celebrate tradition, culture, and community togetherness during the Mid-Autumn Festival season
What attendees can expect
The festival will include a broad lineup of cultural programming and market offerings. Features: Over 40 food & artisan vendors providing authentic Asian street food, High Pole Lion Dance Routine, Cultural performances and live shows representing Asian traditions, Dance and musical artists performing throughout the event, Free kids’ activities including goodie bags, Evening lantern parade, Hands-on kids’ activities such as lantern making, Shopping opportunities with local vendors for souvenirs. Notable activities include Taekwondo demonstrations from the Golden Tiger Taekwondo Elite Team and performances highlighting various Asian cultural dances such as the Korean fan dance and Tinikling from the Philippines.
Logistics and visitor guidance
Admission to the event is free. Visitors are encouraged to bring their own chairs and blankets due to limited seating for performances. The festival is presented as a family-friendly event suitable for all ages and includes free children’s activities and goodie bags. Over 40 food and artisan vendors are expected to provide authentic Asian street food and merchandise for purchase.
Sponsors and organizers
The event lists a title sponsor and a presenting sponsor. Title Sponsor – Choctaw Casino Durant; Presenting Sponsor – The City of Grand Prairie. These sponsors support the logistics and presentation of cultural performances, vendor marketplaces, and community programming.
Supporting details and schedule notes
The exact schedule of performances, parade time, and vendor hours will be confirmed when the official date is announced. Typical festival programming includes continuous performances throughout the day from dance and musical artists, martial arts demonstrations such as Taekwondo by the Golden Tiger Taekwondo Elite Team, and an evening program that culminates with a lantern parade. Families can participate in hands-on crafts including lantern making and access free kids’ activities and goodie bags.
Background and purpose
The Mid-Autumn Festival, also referred to as the Moon or Mooncake Festival, is observed through cultural performances, shared meals, and lantern activities. The purpose of this local event is to celebrate tradition, culture, and community togetherness during the Mid-Autumn Festival season. Asia Times Square’s presentation of the festival is intended to provide a public venue for cultural expression, food, and family-oriented entertainment in the DFW area.
More information
Organizers direct attendees to available event pages for updates on the exact date and schedule. For more information, visit the event’s page on www.linktree.com/asiatimessquare.
FAQ
When is the 18th Annual Mid-Autumn Festival?
Date: To be announced, but typically in September
Where is the festival held?
Location: Asia Times Square, DFW area
How much does it cost to attend?
Admission: Free
Who are the event sponsors?
Title Sponsor – Choctaw Casino Durant; Presenting Sponsor – The City of Grand Prairie
What are the main activities and offerings?
Features: Over 40 food & artisan vendors providing authentic Asian street food, High Pole Lion Dance Routine, Cultural performances and live shows representing Asian traditions, Dance and musical artists performing throughout the event, Free kids’ activities including goodie bags, Evening lantern parade, Hands-on kids’ activities such as lantern making, Shopping opportunities with local vendors for souvenirs
What is the purpose of the event?
Purpose: Celebrate tradition, culture, and community togetherness during the Mid-Autumn Festival season
Are there any notable demonstrations or performances?
Notable activities include Taekwondo demonstrations from the Golden Tiger Taekwondo Elite Team and performances highlighting various Asian cultural dances such as the Korean fan dance and Tinikling from the Philippines.
Is there seating provided?
Visitors are encouraged to bring their own chairs and blankets due to limited seating for performances.
Where can I find more information?
For more information, visit the event’s page on www.linktree.com/asiatimessquare.
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Event name | 18th Annual Mid-Autumn Festival (also known as the Moon or Mooncake Festival) |
| Location | Asia Times Square, DFW area |
| Date | To be announced, but typically in September |
| Admission | Free |
| Main offerings | Over 40 food & artisan vendors; cultural performances; kids’ activities; lantern parade |
| Sponsors | Title Sponsor – Choctaw Casino Durant; Presenting Sponsor – The City of Grand Prairie |
| Visitor note | Bring chairs and blankets due to limited seating |
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- Dallas Observer: 2nd Annual Dallas Moon Festival
- Wikipedia: Mid-Autumn Festival
- Star-Telegram: Fort Worth Entertainment
- Google Search: Mid-Autumn Festival
- Mommy Poppins: Fall Festivals Dallas/Fort Worth
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Mid-Autumn Festival
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