NightMarket.Fun, a festival celebrating Asian culture through music, art and food, returns to Cedar Park Nov. 14 for its second year at Lakeline Park.
The details
The family-friendly event—which will take place from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m.—will feature more than 100 local vendors, according to a news release.
More than 20 music acts will take the stage, headlined by Filipina rapper Ruby Ibarra, the release states. Competitive eater and social media personality Raina Huang will compete in contests that are also open to attendees.
Dozens of food vendors will be present, including Chi’lantro, Red Dragon Bao, Two Sisters Kimchi, Aburi Oshi Sushi, Happy Lemon and Thai Treats by Tien, the release states, offering flavors from across Asia.
Other attractions will include traditional dance groups, martial arts demonstrations, movies by the lake, a “Pokemon Takeover Zone” and more. Other family-friendly features include a kids’ zone and the “Empress Lounge”—a women’s wellness area that will include a quiet space for nursing mothers.
A closer look
NightMarket.Fun is organized by the Lunar Foundation, a local nonprofit that supports Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander artists in Central Texas.
The event aims to support local AANHPI artists by providing opportunities to showcase their work, connect with audiences and generate income. The Lunar Foundation hopes to build on last year’s Cedar Park event and continue creating a welcoming space for artists, makers and performers, said Andrew Lee, co-founder and executive director of The Lunar Foundation.
“We want the whole community to come,” he said. “We’re not just making art for ourselves in our own community. We’re making it for the whole American community to connect with.”
Know before you go
Organizers encourage attendees to download the free, multilingual NightMarket.Fun Passport app for a guide to every vendor, artist, performer and activity at the festival.
Tickets bought in advance start at $30 for adults and $0.99 for children 12 and under. Tickets bought on the day of the event start at $35.
On-site parking at Lakeline Park will require a pass. Parking passes are $20 in advance and $25 on the day. Tickets and parking passes can be purchased on the NightMarket.Fun website.
Free parking will be available at Reed Elementary and a free shuttle will run between Reed Elementary, CapMetro’s Lakeline Station and Lakeline Park.
