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Moon Festival

Name: Moon Festival
Start: 2026-09-19
End: 2026-09-19
Location: Aurora

The 2026 Moon Festival at Pacifica Square in Aurora is a free cultural harvest celebration scheduled for September 19. This community event honors Asian traditions of family reunions and gratitude through a variety of performances, competitive eating challenges, and local food offerings.

Date: Sep 19, 2026
Location: Aurora
Status: Upcoming
Lunar date: Âm lịch

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Event summary

Highlights

Cultural performances from across Asia
4th Annual Ramen Race eating challenge
Cosplay and video game competitions
Over 40 food and retail vendors

The sixth annual festival showcases a diverse lineup of cultural performances representing nations such as China, Japan, and Korea. Beyond the stage acts, the schedule includes martial arts demonstrations, video game contests, and a cosplay competition. A key attraction is the 4th Annual Ramen Race, which features two rounds of competitive eating starting in the mid-afternoon.

Attendees can browse over 40 vendors, including food trucks and the permanent dining options within the Pacifica Square lifestyle center. Operating from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m., the gathering serves as a local observance of the Mid-Autumn Festival. This traditional holiday focuses on gratitude and is typically celebrated with mooncakes and lanterns during the year's fullest moon. No tickets or entry fees are required for public admission.

Practical details

Location described by the source: Pacifica Square; www.shawlocal.com
Area for browsing nearby events: Aurora

Before attending

Check the sources below for current opening times, admission prices and registration requirements. A date range does not mean the event runs continuously or that admission is free.