Taste of China Festival

04/19/2026

The Taste of China Festival returns to Downtown Cary Park on November 7, 2026. As one of the largest cultural festivals in North Carolina, the event attracts 20,000–30,000 attendees from across the region.

Visitors can enjoy authentic Chinese and Asian cuisine, live cultural performances, lion dance, traditional arts, and a wide range of family-friendly activities.

Admission is free and open to the public.

11/23/2025

What an incredible morning at the 81st Raleigh Christmas Parade! 🎄
CAFA (Chinese-American Friendship Association of North Carolina) once again brought vibrant Chinese culture to downtown Raleigh—featuring our dragon dance teams, multicultural costume float, Cary Yangko Dance Team, adorable pandas, God of Fortune, and even a beautiful horse to welcome the upcoming Year of the Horse! 🐉🐼🐴✨
A huge thank-you to Spa by Jing for sponsoring our float, and to all performers, families, youth volunteers, and behind-the-scenes supporters who made this unforgettable showcase possible.
Proud to share this fantastic moment broadcast by all three major local TV stations!

11/04/2025

✨ What an unforgettable day at the Taste of China Festival!
Thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate food, culture, and community with us — your energy made the park come alive!
We are especially grateful to all the elected officials and community leaders who joined our opening ceremony and showed support for our multicultural community. Your presence truly helps build a more connected and inclusive North Carolina. 🙏❤️
A heartfelt thank you to the Town of Cary and the incredible Town of Cary staff for your partnership, support, and hard work from early morning to late evening. Your dedication made this festival safe, welcoming, and successful for everyone. 🌟🏙️
🎉 Sharing some wonderful moments from the day — thank you again to our volunteers, performers, vendors, and partners who made this celebration possible. Together, we shine brighter! ✨🇺🇸

10/31/2025

🎉🇨 Taste of China Festival is TOMORROW! 🇨🎉

We can’t wait to welcome you to Downtown Cary Park tomorrow for a full day of food, culture, and performances!

To help you plan your visit, here are the:
📍 Festival Site Map
🅿️ Parking Guide
🎭 Performance Program

✅ Free Admission
✅ Family-friendly
✅ Live performances all day
✅ Nearly 80 vendors offering food, drinks, culture, art & more!

🍜 Enjoy authentic Chinese street food, regional favorites, and modern flavors — right here in Cary.
🐉 Stay for lion dance, dragon dance, traditional & modern performances, martial arts, instruments, cultural showcases, and more!

📅 Tomorrow (Saturday)
🕙 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
📍 Downtown Cary Park

Bring your family, bring your friends — and bring your appetite! 😋
See you there — let’s celebrate together! ❤️

10/30/2025

🎉🇨 2025 Taste of China Festival — Performance Schedule Released! 🇨🎉

We are so excited to share the full performance program for this year’s Taste of China Festival — an unforgettable day filled with culture, music, dance, martial arts, and community celebration!

📅 Saturday, November 1
🕚 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
📍 Downtown Cary Park

From traditional lion & dragon dances 🐉 to beautiful Chinese classical and folk performances 💃🪘, youth drum teams, martial arts showcases 🥋, instruments, vocal music 🎤, and multicultural special performances — there’s something for everyone!

🎭 Highlights include:
✨ Opening parade & lion dance
✨ Cultural performances from local schools & community teams
✨ Youth performances full of energy and talent
✨ Tai Chi, qipao show, classical instruments, folk dances & more
✨ Dragon dance around the park!

Bring your family & friends — enjoy incredible performances, delicious authentic Chinese food 🍜🥟🧋, and a wonderful community atmosphere.

📎 Full detailed schedule below 👇
(You can also download/share the PDF program)

📸 Tag us in your photos!


We can’t wait to see you there! ❤️

10/27/2025

🥢 Taste of China Festival is coming to Downtown Cary Park!
Join us for a day filled with authentic food, music, dance, and cultural fun for the whole family.
📅 Saturday, Nov 1, 2025 | 11 AM – 5 PM
Don’t miss this vibrant celebration of Chinese culture and community!

08/25/2025

🎉 Taste of China Festival 🎉
🍂 Eat, Play & Celebrate!
⏰ 🔥 Early Bird ends: August 31 🔥
🍜 Only 5 food vendor spots left!
🚚 Food truck spots are full!
🎭 Stage performances are open for registration!
📅 Date: Saturday, November 1, 2025
📍 Location: Downtown Cary Park
✨ Vendor Registration (Only 5 spots left, first come first served!)
👉 https://tinyurl.com/cafatoc2025
💡 Vendor Tip (Tents)
🏕️ Tent rental $80 per event — For about the same cost, you could actually purchase a brand-new tent and use it for future events — much more cost-effective!
✨ Custom logo tents around $250 — Professional look and brand promotion, highly recommended 🎪
✨ Stage Performance Registration (Dance, Music, Instrumental, Opera, Martial Arts, Comedy, Skits, and more are all welcome!)
👉 https://forms.gle/HFSynbVcEodhCdYp9
📌 More info on Facebook
👉 https://www.facebook.com/share/1EbNU8Whh6/?mibextid=wwXIfr
🍁 See you this fall!
Let’s meet at Downtown Cary Park and eat, play, and enjoy the festival together! 🎊

🎉 Join us for the 5th Annual Taste of China Festival! A vibrant day of authentic Chinese food, cultural performances, and community fun—featuring over 80 vendors and 400 performers! 🗓 Date: November 1, 2025 ⏰ Time: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM 📍 Location: Downtown Cary Park, 327 S Academy St (D...

07/03/2025

Thank you for all your love and support over the years — you make this festival better every time!

📅 Next Festival:
November 1, 2025 (Saturday)
Downtown Cary Park

Mark your calendar and bring your appetite!

✅ Vendor spots are now open — first come, first served!
👉 Sign up here: https://tinyurl.com/cafatoc2025

📌 More details: Check out our Facebook Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/1364201424858243

🍂 Let’s gather this fall for delicious food and amazing culture — see you there

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06/28/2025

Thank you for all your love and support over the years — you make this festival better every time!

📅 Next Festival:
November 1, 2025 (Saturday)
Downtown Cary Park
Mark your calendar and bring your appetite!

✅ Vendor spots are now open — first come, first served!
👉 Sign up here: https://tinyurl.com/cafatoc2025

📌 More details: Check out our Facebook Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/1364201424858243

🍂 Let’s gather this fall for delicious food and amazing culture — see you there!

12/12/2024

🌟 Celebrate the Lunar New Year with CAFA in 2025! 🌟

The Chinese-American Friendship Association of North Carolina (CAFA) is thrilled to invite you to partner with us as we celebrate the Lunar New Year and embark on an exciting journey of cultural programming throughout 2025.

Mark Your Calendars for Two Premier Events!

📅 CAFA Lunar New Year Gala Dinner
🗓️ Date: Saturday, January 11, 2025
⏰ Time: 5:30 PM – 9:00 PM
📍 Location: McKimmon Conference and Training Center, Raleigh, NC
✨ Highlights: Exquisite American cuisine, cultural exhibitions, and a keynote by WRAL News anchor Renee Chou.

📅 Lunar New Year Gala Performance
🗓️ Date: Sunday, January 12, 2025
⏰ Time: 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
📍 Location: NCSU Stewart Theatre, Raleigh, NC
✨ Highlights: The largest Lunar New Year performance in North Carolina, featuring music, dance, and opera that showcase the richness of Chinese heritage.

Year-Round Sponsorship Opportunities

Support CAFA and enjoy year-round visibility and engagement through events, cultural seminars, webinars, and outreach via email and WeChat. Sponsorship levels include:

💎 Platinum ($3,500+): Prominent logo display, VIP tickets, promotional video slots, and more!
🥇 Gold ($2,000–$3,499): Exclusive branding and engagement perks.
🥈 Silver ($1,200–$1,999): Logo presence, VIP tickets, and acknowledgment.
🥉 Bronze ($600–$1,199): Logo display, tickets, and promotional inclusion.
🎁 Other ($200): Year-round sponsor acknowledgment.

Your partnership enables us to support local artists, foster cultural understanding, and create meaningful community connections beyond the Lunar New Year festivities.

📧 Contact us to secure your sponsorship today:
Email: [email protected]

💻 Learn more: www.cafanc.org

Let’s celebrate, connect, and create lasting cultural impact together in 2025!