Lunar Fest NJ
Sunday, March 1, 2026, 12-4pm
The Woodland, Maplewood, NJ
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About Lunar Fest NJ
Lunar Fest NJ celebrates the arrival of spring and the beginning of a new year on the lunisolar calendar, and is held at The Woodland at 60 Woodland Road, Maplewood, NJ. This is our 7th year of hosting.
Join us in celebrating the Year of the Horse with performances representing Chinese, Korean, Japanese and Vietnamese cultures, along with fun, engaging children's activities, unique merchandise, and delicious food.
The horse is a symbol of energy, confidence, independence, strength and perseverance. And the year of the horse is a time for making big changes, pursuing bold adventures, and seizing new opportunities.
FREE to attend and all are welcome.
Support Lunar Fest NJ by donating via Venmo to @soma-ccw.
Schedule
12:00pm
Opening Address
Mayor Vic De Luca, Mayor Sheena Collum, Festival Director Lanny Cheuck
12:05pm
12:25pm
Welcome Remarks
Dr. Monica Burnette, Seton Hall University
12:30pm
12:50pm
Tae Kwon Do Demonstration
1:05pm
Martial Arts Demonstration
1:10pm
BREAK
1:30pm
Bilingual Children's Story Reading and Song
1:45pm
1:50pm
Tai Chi Demonstration
1:55pm
Korean Sword Dance, Drumming, and Cultural Dances
Woorigarak Korean Cultural Art Center
Sponsored by JLM Architecture
2:15pm
2:35pm
Lion Dance and Martial Arts Demonstration
Sponsored by Seton Hall University
2:55pm
BREAK
3:15pm
Chinese Traditional Song, Tai Chi Demonstration
3:25pm
3:30pm
4:00pm
Dragon Goodbye Ceremony and Noisemakers (Outdoors)
Lunar Fest 2025 Gallery
What to eat
Uniquely flavored coffees and baked goods
Fresh Maine lobster
Sweet fruit tanghulu skewers
Classic and modern boba milk and fruit teas
Chinese buns, Ramunes and ramen
Go-to for the best mochi donuts
Asian home-cooked meals
Authentic Japanese and Thai cuisine
Authentic Filipino cuisine
Sushi rolls, onigiri, and delicious dumplings
What to do
Bilingual Chinese board books and Asian toys
AAPI cultural books, toys, and gifts
Chinese tutorial books, mahjong sets, and more
Eric Liang, Financial Advisor
Giveaways and prizes
South Asian inspired textile goods
Korean and American blended jewelry
Spin the wheel of fortune
Asian merch
AAPI books and fan-making activity
Kids crafts and activities
Lucky red envelope giveaways
Virginia University Integrative Medicine
Acupressure and stress relief ear seeds
Marvel at the Wushu martial arts weapons
Lunar Fest NJ through the years
How You Can Support Us
Volunteer
We are continuously seeking dedicated volunteers to assist in planning and organizing our events. Your involvement is invaluable to our success
Contact lunarfestnj@somaccw.org
Donate
All our festivals and initiatives are funded by the generosity of community donors. Our festivals are free to the public, and donations are tax-deductible.
Venmo @soma-ccw
Sponsor
Corporate and small business sponsors form the backbone of our support.
Our well-attended events offer excellent marketing opportunities.
Contact lunarfestnj@somaccw.org
Organizers
Festival Director: Lanny Cheuck
Festival Co-Director: Chi Nguyen Brauner
Festival Co-Director: Mike Choi
Committee
Elaine Yija Bu, Jessica Cabato, Allison Kim Lord, Kelly McGauhey, Katie Nguyen, Jessica Lian Pace, Lois Simulak Shah, Judy Tu, Thao Tran, Emily Wong, Mingyi Xu
Special Thanks
Master of Ceremonies Elaine Yija Bu, Mayor Vic Deluca - Maplewood, Mayor Sheena Collum - South Orange, Monica Burnette - Seton Hall University, Maplewood Middle School, South Orange Middle School, Columbia High School, Maplewood Township Committee, Stacy Ross-Trevor - Maplewood Division of Arts and Culture, Mar Choi - Art, Mike Choi/Open Mind Design - Graphic Design/Sound, Tracy Sham/Tracy Sham Photography - Photography, Rod Withers/Johnny Jhun - Lighting, Ommer Khaw - Founder