Tết (Lunar New Year) Festival

February 7, 2026

1 - 6 p.m.

Centennial Park

Get excited as the City of Santa Ana hosts it's annual Tết (Lunar New Year) Festival, commemorating our community’s Asian and Vietnamese cultures, held in collaboration by the Santa Ana Parks, Recreation & Community Services Agency and the Santa Ana  Public Library. Come together and celebrate the year of the horse with us during this free family-friendly event.

This event is rain or shine! Get ready to enjoy a day of cultural celebration featuring

  • Cultural performances and exhibits
  • Live entertainment
  • Dancing
  • Food vendors
  • Library lane and resources and more

Program

  • 1 p.m. - Welcome music by VS Music Studio
  • 1:30 p.m. - Author Ann Chau
  • 2:05 p.m. - Variety Show by Vietnamese Cultural Club of DeMille Language Academy
  • 2:55 p.m. - Drums by Thiên Ân Performing Arts
  • 3:30 p.m. - City council
  • 3:45 p.m. - 3 âm Kids
  • 3:50 p.m. - Author Thai Nguyen
  • 4:25 p.m. - Ao Dai Fashion Show by Huong Sen Group
  • 4:50 p.m. - Trio Dance 3 âm
  • 5 p.m. - Sing and Dance by Huong Sen Group
  • 5:10 p.m. - Vietnamese Orchestra by Lac Hong Performing Arts
  • 5:30 p.m. - Lion and Dragon Dance by Qing Wei
  • 5:45 p.m. - Fireworks show

*Please note the schedule of events is subject to change.

Parking

On-site event parking is available at no cost. Parking lot access points are located on the cross streets of Centennial Road and South Fairview Street & the cross streets of Edinger Avenue and South Mohawk Drive.

Applications

  • Please note food vendor and exhibitor/vendor applications will open on November 3, 2025 at 9 a.m. and close on January 9, 2026 at 5 p.m.
  • Please note that filling out the inquiry form does not guarantee a spot in our events.
  • For any additional questions after the application period, please contact our Special Events team at specialevents@santa-ana.org.
  • Vendor and exhibitor fees:
Food vendors Exhibitors Non profit exhibitors
$250 $150 $90

Application FAQs

When do Tết (Lunar New Year) Festival vendor applications open? Is it too late to apply?

Interest forms open starting November 3, 2025 and close on January 9, 2026. Please submit your form within this timeframe. If selected, a city representative will reach out with further event information and logistics after the application window closes.

What should I expect after submitting a Tết (Lunar New Year) Festival vendor inquiry?

Due to the high volume of applications received, only approved vendors will receive an email with event information within 1-2 weeks. Please double check your spam folder.

Is there a Tết (Lunar New Year) Festival booth or vendor cost if selected?

Yes this event has the following fees: Food vendors $250, exhibitors $150, and non profit exhibitors $90.

Please note each organization is responsible for providing their own equipment, such as tables, chairs, or canopies.

Are there any items that vendors cannot sell at Tết (Lunar New Year) Festival?

Yes, there are restrictions, including but not limited to: liquor, CBD products, weapons, or any items deemed inappropriate for a family-friendly event.

What should I do if I don’t hear back about my Tết (Lunar New Year) Festival vendor application?

If you don’t hear back after a couple weeks, we were likely unable to accept your business for our events due to reaching maximum capacity. If you have further questions feel free to reach out to specialevents@santa-ana.org

Please do not submit more than one inquiry for this event for the same business concept.

Thank to our title level partners for making this event possible!

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Sponsorship and donation opportunities

Support our city-wide events! Contact the Community Engagement team at prcsaengagement@santa-ana.org or (714) 571-4209 for sponsorship/partnership opportunities, or reach out to the Special Events team at specialevents@santa-ana.org or (714) 571-4213 for event specific questions.

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