Armloads of flowers, piles of citrus and candy for the new-year table: the Chinese New Year Flower Market Fair turns Grant Avenue in San Francisco’s Chinatown into one long shopping trip. It’s held the weekend before Chinese New Year Day. The 2027 dates haven’t been announced yet.
What to expect
In 2026 it ran Saturday and Sunday, February 14 and 15. More than 120 booths sold fresh flowers, citrus, candy and new-year home goods. Between purchases you could catch live performances by magicians, acrobats, folk dancers and Chinese opera performers.
Bring a bag with room to spare. Flowers have a way of multiplying.
Good to know
- Last held: Saturday and Sunday, February 14 and 15, 2026 (hours were listed as 10am to 6pm by Golden Gate Transit and 9am to 6pm by the Downtown SF Partnership)
- Location: Chinatown, Grant Ave between Clay St and Broadway, San Francisco
- Organizer: San Francisco Chinese New Year Festival & Parade
- Transit: from the Ferry Building, take the 1 California Muni at Clay and Drumm; from Golden Gate Transit, transfer to the 1 California at Van Ness and Sacramento or the cable car at Van Ness and California
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the Chinese New Year Flower Market Fair in 2027?
Dates for 2027 are still to come. It was last held February 14 and 15, 2026, and it’s traditionally the weekend before Chinese New Year Day.
Where is the Chinese New Year Flower Market Fair held?
It takes over Grant Avenue between Clay Street and Broadway in San Francisco’s Chinatown, an easy ride on the 1 California Muni line.
What happens at the Chinese New Year Flower Market Fair?
Shoppers browse 120+ booths of flowers, citrus, candy and home goods while magicians, acrobats, folk dancers and Chinese opera performers entertain the crowd.
Source: Golden Gate Transit: Chinese New Year Flower Market Fair, Downtown SF Partnership: Lunar New Year 2026 guide
How Do I Get to Chinatown, Grant Avenue?
Chinatown, Grant Avenue is at Grant Ave between Clay St and Broadway, San Francisco, CA. Transit: From the Ferry Building take the 1 California Muni at Clay & Drumm; from Golden Gate Transit transfer to the 1 California at Van Ness & Sacramento or the cable car at Van Ness & California. Use the directions and parking links on this page to plan your trip from where you are.
How to Get Here
From the Ferry Building take the 1 California Muni at Clay & Drumm; from Golden Gate Transit transfer to the 1 California at Van Ness & Sacramento or the cable car at Van Ness & California
Where to Park
Parking near big Lunar New Year events fills early and some streets close. Arrive early, or take transit if you can.
Map
Chinatown, Grant Avenue, Grant Ave between Clay St and Broadway, San Francisco, CA