2026 ROCHESTER HARVEST MOON FESTIVAL
Harvest Moon Fest is BACK! 🍂
APAPA Rochester warmly invites you to join us for the 2026 Harvest Moon Festival on Saturday, September 26, 2026!
Celebrate the beauty of the Mid-Autumn season with an afternoon of culture, community, and family-friendly fun. The Harvest Moon Festival honors traditions of gratitude, unity, and abundance while bringing people together to enjoy the richness of our diverse community.
Enjoy a vibrant lineup of cultural performances, traditional and contemporary music and dance, artisan crafts, children's activities, storytelling, and a festive marketplace featuring Food Vendors, Artisan Vendors, Community Organizations, and Local Businesses.
Whether you've celebrated the Mid-Autumn Festival for years or are experiencing it for the first time, you'll find a welcoming and memorable celebration for all ages.
Admission is FREE! Get your FREE ticket today! Registration is required to help us manage attendance, plan activities, and provide the best possible experience for all attendees.
APAPA Rochester warmly invites you to join us for the 2026 Harvest Moon Festival on Saturday, September 26, 2026!
Celebrate the beauty of the Mid-Autumn season with an afternoon of culture, community, and family-friendly fun. The Harvest Moon Festival honors traditions of gratitude, unity, and abundance while bringing people together to enjoy the richness of our diverse community.
Enjoy a vibrant lineup of cultural performances, traditional and contemporary music and dance, artisan crafts, children's activities, storytelling, and a festive marketplace featuring Food Vendors, Artisan Vendors, Community Organizations, and Local Businesses.
Whether you've celebrated the Mid-Autumn Festival for years or are experiencing it for the first time, you'll find a welcoming and memorable celebration for all ages.
Admission is FREE! Get your FREE ticket today! Registration is required to help us manage attendance, plan activities, and provide the best possible experience for all attendees.
Location
Meridian Centre Park
2025 Winton Road South, off of Meridian Centre Blvd.
Rochester, NY 14618
2025 Winton Road South, off of Meridian Centre Blvd.
Rochester, NY 14618
Date & Time
SAT. SEPT 26, 2026
12:00PM - 6:00PM
12:00PM - 6:00PM
Nepal Relief Support
We will have a donation area at the Harvest Moon Festival to support relief and community efforts in Nepal. If you’re able, we invite you to stop by and make a contribution.
Photo & Video Notice
Please be aware that photography and video will take place throughout the Harvest Moon Festival. By attending the event, you consent to being photographed or recorded and to the use of those images and videos on social media.
Special Guest From Korea
Park So-yoon (Jiwoo Geulbat) | Calligraphy Artist
We are honored to welcome Park So-yoon, professionally known as Jiwoo Geulbat (지우글밭), from South Korea as a special guest artist at the 2026 Harvest Moon Festival. A Seoul-based calligraphy artist, Jiwoo Geulbat is known for creating heartfelt works that combine the beauty of Korean Hangeul calligraphy with messages of encouragement, connection, and comfort. Her work has been featured through exhibitions, festivals, educational programs, and community collaborations, including sharing the art of Hangeul calligraphy internationally. At the Harvest Moon Festival, guests will have a special opportunity to experience her artistry through a live calligraphy performance, bringing Korean language, art, and culture to life before our community.
“Knocking on your heart with heartfelt handwriting.”
We are honored to welcome Park So-yoon, professionally known as Jiwoo Geulbat (지우글밭), from South Korea as a special guest artist at the 2026 Harvest Moon Festival. A Seoul-based calligraphy artist, Jiwoo Geulbat is known for creating heartfelt works that combine the beauty of Korean Hangeul calligraphy with messages of encouragement, connection, and comfort. Her work has been featured through exhibitions, festivals, educational programs, and community collaborations, including sharing the art of Hangeul calligraphy internationally. At the Harvest Moon Festival, guests will have a special opportunity to experience her artistry through a live calligraphy performance, bringing Korean language, art, and culture to life before our community.
“Knocking on your heart with heartfelt handwriting.”
Featured Performances
Our performance schedule is filling up with talented cultural groups and artists from across our community. Come experience traditional and contemporary performances representing the wonderful diversity of Greater Rochester!
Chinese school of Rochester
Agape Black Belt Center
Yishu - Rit Lion Dance
Phoenix Dance Studio
RCCC Children of Light
Bri - K-Pop Dance
The Chan Brothers
Y. G / K.T
Angel Ash
Leah Ou - Pipa Performance
Eddy Wang
Filipino American Association of Rochester Cultural Dance Group
Meet Our Festival Vendors
Come hungry, shop local, and discover something new! Our 2026 Harvest Moon Festival vendors bring together an exciting mix of AAPI-owned and local businesses, food vendors, artisans, makers, and community favorites. Enjoy delicious flavors, unique handmade goods, art, gifts, cultural treasures, and much more throughout the festival.
Amado’s World Apparel | Becca Bee Origami | Boba Mi | Bubble Waffle Bus | Buffalo Enkyoji Buddhist Temple | Caphein | Clawmii | Daughters Dumplings | Eat Greek | Emily Pontanares | Finger Lakes Hots | Forbidden City Designs | Goosepark Boba | Happy Earth Tea | Hey Henna | Hope's Pure Mild Candle Co. | Indian Imports | Iyasaka Japanese Import | JoyMart | Julie Chen | KO-BQ | Loves.Lux.Corner | Lucky Kaiju | Macarollin' | Manting House | Mellow Imagination | Miszy Pearls Collection | On Hand Lotions Natural Body Care | Petal & Fold | Pinoy BBQ | PNG.PIGE0N | Pretty Little Edges | R&R Takeout Catering | Rajani Glow | REASTU | Robiwanders | ROC'N'SEOUL | So Belly Happy | Southern Chopstix | Taichi Bubble Tea | Tandoor of India | Taste of Myanmar | Temari Japanese Embroidery Art | Tuscan Wood Fired Pizza | Tuscan Wood Fired Pizza | Ubebi Baked Goods | Universeways | Velvet Bloom Event Planning & Décor | WSB | Zhenstudio.cat
Meet the People Behind the Scenes
Meet the dedicated team behind the 2026 Rochester Harvest Moon Festival! From months of planning and preparation to festival day, our committee members and volunteers work together to bring this celebration of culture, community, and connection to life.
APAPA ROCHESTER BOARDS
Joanna Ra
Festival Chair
Moses Robinson
Festival Co-Chair
Nancy Dimock
Festival Co- Chair
Tina Fay
Festival Co-Chair
Festival Committee Director
Jennifer Jess
Vendor
John Ra
Sponsor
Sungmin Shin
Performance
Lily Lee
Community
Festival Committee
Aurora Tai
Emma Goodman
Chelsea Gordon
Ana Mi Reina
Marie Bilinski
Mimi Lee
Mei Qi
Shaw Ree Chen
Thank You to Our Sponsors
The 2026 Rochester Harvest Moon Festival is made possible through the generous support of our sponsors and community partners. Their commitment helps us bring people together to celebrate culture, strengthen community, and create a memorable festival for all.
We are grateful for their partnership and support!
We are grateful for their partnership and support!
APAPA NATIONAL
Town of Brighton
The Lyons National Bank
Monroe County
Trillium Health
Agape Black Belt Center
Genesee Regional Bank
TAICHI
Diversity, Equity & Inclution
Pace Window
New York Life
Insurance
Insurance
Renewal by Andersen
Location
Meridian Centre Park