SF’s Chinatown “Autumn Moon Festival”: Dumpling Contest & White Crane Dragon Parade

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Get ready for the 36th Annual San Francisco Chinatown Autumn Moon Festival, returning to Chinatown on Saturday, September 19, and Sunday, September 20, 2026, from 11am to 5pm. The free two-day celebration takes over Grant Avenue between California and Broadway, with food vendors, mooncakes, kids activities, arts and crafts, lion dancing, martial arts, live music, cultural performances, and plenty of entertainment. The festivities kick off Saturday morning with an 11am opening parade and ribbon-c...