Chinatown Summer Fair 2024

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Join us for the next Chinatown Summer Fair on Saturday, July 27, and Sunday, July 28, 2024!

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Event Details:

• Saturday: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
• Sunday: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

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Main Stage Entertainment Schedule:

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Saturday, July 27, 2024

• 11:00 a.m. - Fitness Demonstration - Chicago 168 Fitness Team
• 11:25 a.m. - Chinese Folk Dance - Yin He Dance School
• 12:00 p.m. - Chinese Dance - Chicago Flying Fairies Culture & Arts Center
• 12:30 p.m. - Dragon Dance - Master Liu Zhiqiang
• 12:45 p.m. - Lion Dance Procession
• 1:00 p.m. - Official Welcome/Opening Ceremonies
• 1:30 p.m. - Face Changing Performance - Master Liu Zhiqiang
• 1:45 p.m. - Martial Arts - Ng Family Chinese Martial Arts Assn., Master Sam Ng
• 2:30 p.m. - Chicago Chinese Cultural and Art Society Performance
• 3:00 p.m. - K-Pop Dance Competition
• 5:00 p.m. - Bboy Dance Competition
• 7:00 p.m. - Live Band - Hello Weekend

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Sunday, July 28, 2024

• 11:00 a.m. - Fitness Demonstration - Chicago 168 Fitness Team
• 11:20 a.m. - Chinese Folk Dance - Yin He Dance School
• 11:50 a.m. - K-Pop Dance - EXCE
• 12:00 p.m. - Face Changing Performance - Master Liu Zhiqiang
• 12:15 p.m. - Lion Dance Demonstration - Jason Yu
• 1:00 p.m. - Hokulea Polynesian Dance - Hokulea Academy of Polynesia Arts
• 2:00 p.m. - Indian Folk Dance - Indian Dance School
• 2:45 p.m. - COPI Fish Ball "EATING" Contest
• 3:15 p.m. - Chinese Music Ensemble - University of Chicago
• 3:45 p.m. - Chinese Folk Dance/Tai Chi Demonstration - Xilin Art Academy
• 4:30 p.m. - Japanese Drumming - Taiko Drums, Tsukasa Taiko
• 5:00 p.m. - Asian Pacific Islander Teen Alliance of Chicago (Chinese Fan, Martial Arts & Traditional Dances, Japanese Pop Dance, Modern Dance, Korean Pop Dance and Vietnamese Pop Dance)

Highlights:

• Asian performances
• Kung fu demonstrations
• Delicious samplings from Chinatown's restaurants
• Unique gift shops
• Arts and crafts exhibits
• Diverse street vendors
• Children's area on Cermak Road with inflatable rides

A fabulous family event!

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COPI Fish Ball Eating Contest:

• Registration fee: $10
• Register on-site on Saturday and Sunday prior to 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, July 28, 2024
• Prizes: $500 for first place, $300 for second place, $100 for third place
• Sponsor: AFusion

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Vendor and Sponsor Information: Interested in participating? Download the documents below:

• [2024 Summer Fair Vendor Application]
• [2024 Summer Fair Sponsorship Opportunities]
• [2024 Vendor Cover Letter]

Note: Not-for-profit applications must include a copy of the organization’s 501(c)(3) letter.

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