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Argyle Mid-Autumn Moon Festival
SEPTEMBER 10, 2022 - 3PM to 10PM
ARGYLE ST & WINTHROP AVE
What is the Argyle Mid-Autumn Moon Festival?
What is the Argyle Mid-Autumn Moon Festival?
The Argyle Mid-Autumn Moon Festival, taking place on September 10th, 2022, commemorates the second most important holiday behind Lunar New Year from many different Asian cultures. This one-day culturally focused event on Argyle Street (see map below) intends to add value and meaning to the Asia on Argyle District in Uptown. Join us for a wide range of musical acts, cultural performances, live art painting, youth lantern making sessions, artisanal vendors, and an immersive light experience. Scroll down to learn more!
PERFORMANCES
PERFORMANCES
From traditional Asian instrumentalists to local Uptown hip-hop artists to Southeast Asian vocalists and singers to fire dancers, we aim to present a diverse line-up that transcends cultures and generations. This year we will have two stages: Main Stage (Traditional Performances) and Small Stage (DJs, Hip Hop, R&B)
PERFORMERS LISTLINE-UP SCHEDULE
PERFORMERS LISTLINE-UP SCHEDULE
VENDORS
VENDORS
HAIBAYO presents an array of arts & crafts and artisan vendors that will be selling their creative pieces. From packaged moon cakes to apparel, from art stitching to custom enamel pins, there will be something for everyone to take home with you!
VENDOR LIST
VENDOR LIST
FOOD VENDORS
FOOD VENDORS
Immm Rice & Beyond and Pho Xe Lua will be vending at our festival, but we encourage people to support local by ordering take-out food and drinks and bring and eat Alfresco in festival area. Check out Uptown United’s Alfresco Food Guide and the Uptown Food Guide for other suggestions to eat!
VENDOR LIST
VENDOR LIST
ART
ART
From lantern making to face-painting for youth to live painting from local artists and muralists, we will have many engaging art-based activities for those of all ages.
ARTIST LIST
ARTIST LIST
LIGHTS
Once the sun sets, you’ll be welcomed with illuminated lights and lanterns all throughout the festival. From inflated light art pieces to hanging lanterns to an alter/shrine area, we aim to add the cultural element of honoring the moon and lighting lanterns seen in traditional celebrations throughout Asia.
COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS
COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS
We're happy to be working with various community organizations, each of which are so important to putting on this event. Read more about them here.
LOCATION MAP
LOCATION MAP
GET INVOLVED
GET INVOLVED
This project is partially supported by a Chicago Presents grant from the City of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs & Special Events.
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