The Lunar New Year Flower Fair fills a stretch of Grant Avenue in Chinatown with flower stalls and food and gift booths in the days before the new year. Buying flowers for the home before the holiday is a long-standing Lunar New Year custom, and the fair is where many San Franciscans do it. The 2027 dates are not announced yet; we check weekly and will post them here.
When Is the Flower Fair?
| Year | Date and time | Where |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Saturday–Sunday, February 14–15, 10am–6pm | Grant Avenue between Clay and Broadway |
| 2027 | Not yet announced | We check the organizers’ page weekly and add it here |
The fair is the weekend before Lunar New Year. Lunar New Year 2027 falls on Saturday, February 6, 2027, so by that pattern the fair would be January 30–31, 2027. That is our reading of the pattern, not an announcement: wait for the organizers’ confirmation before you plan around it.
Golden Gate Transit event listing · Chinese New Year Parade organizers
What Happens There
- Flowers and holiday goods. Fresh flowers, fruits, candies and household supplies for the new lunar year.
- More than 120 booths and concessions along the street.
- Performances. The 2026 listing names traditional Chinese magicians, acrobats, folk dancers and opera.
Going with Children
- Go early. Street markets get crowded by midday; the fair opens at 10am.
- Hold hands on the crossings. Grant Avenue is narrow, and the fair spills onto the cross streets.
- Make a day of it. See Chinatown and North Beach with kids and where to eat dim sum.
Getting There
The 2026 listing points visitors from the Ferry Building to the 1 California Muni at Clay and Drumm, and also names the 1 California at Van Ness and Sacramento and the California Street cable car at Van Ness and California. Golden Gate Transit routes 101, 130 and 150 are listed for visitors from Marin. The Central Subway’s Chinatown–Rose Pak station is also a short walk away. Chinatown parking is limited, so Muni is the easier way in. See Muni vs BART vs cable car.
More Lunar New Year and Chinatown Events
The Chinese New Year Parade guide covers the big parade on February 20, 2027. For Chinatown’s other big festival, see the Hungry Ghost Festival guide. The events calendar lists what is on this weekend.
Sources
- Chinese New Year Flower Market Fair listing, Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District (2026 dates, hours, location, booths, performers, transit)
- Chinese New Year Parade (2027 parade date; event info link of the listing)
Checked on 15 October 2026 against the 2026 listing. No 2027 date was published when we checked; we will add it here once it is.
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When is the Lunar New Year Flower Fair in San Francisco in 2027?
The 2027 dates have not been announced. The fair is held the weekend before Lunar New Year; in 2026 it was Saturday and Sunday, February 14 and 15. Lunar New Year 2027 is on February 6. If the pattern holds the fair would be January 30–31, 2027, but that is our inference, not an announcement.
Where is the Chinatown Flower Market Fair?
On Grant Avenue between Clay Street and Broadway, in Chinatown.
What time is the Flower Market Fair?
In 2026 it ran from 10am to 6pm on both days.
What is sold at the Flower Market Fair?
Fresh flowers, fruits, candies and household supplies for the new lunar year, from more than 120 booths and concessions. Performers have included traditional Chinese magicians, acrobats, folk dancers and opera.
Is the Flower Market Fair the same as the Chinese New Year Parade?
No. The fair is a street market held the weekend before the holiday. The Chinese New Year Parade is a separate event; its 2027 date is February 20, 2027, according to the parade organizers.
How much does the Flower Market Fair cost?
The listing we checked does not state an admission price, so we do not state one. We will add it when the organizers confirm it.
More to Explore
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- Treasures of the Pharaohs Sat, Aug 1, 2026 – Jan 31, 2027 · de Young Museum
- Ferry Plaza Farmers Market Sat, Sep 12 – Dec 31 · Ferry Building Plaza
- Heart of the City Farmers Market Sun, Sep 13 – Dec 31 · Fulton Plaza, Civic Center
- SF State Observatory Public Nights (Wed–Fri, through Dec 4) Thu, Oct 1 – Dec 4 · SF State Observatory, Thornton Hall
Places to Check Out
- Alta Plaza Park Parks & Playgrounds
- Angelo J. Rossi Playground Parks & Playgrounds
- Aquarium of the Bay Attractions
- Asian Art Museum Museums
Cite this page: Project SF, “Lunar New Year Flower Fair in San Francisco Chinatown”, projectsf.com/guides/lunar-new-year-flower-fair-san-francisco-guide/ (updated ).