Three days, one fairground and a crown on the line: the Vietnamese Lunar New Year Festival and Miss Vietnam of Florida Pageant in Orlando is a full weekend of Tết (Vietnamese Lunar New Year). The Vietnamese Community of Central Florida hosts it at the Central Florida Fairgrounds. The 2027 dates haven’t been announced yet.
What to expect
In 2026 the festival ran Friday through Sunday, January 16 to 18. Hours were 7 to 11:30 PM on Friday, 10 AM to midnight on Saturday and 10 AM to 5:30 PM on Sunday, so night owls and early risers both get their turn.
Alongside the festival, the weekend includes the Miss Vietnam of Florida pageant. Entry and parking are both free, which leaves more in your pocket for snacks. The 2025 edition ran Friday through Sunday, February 14 to 16, 2025.
Good to know
- Last held: Friday to Sunday, January 16 to 18, 2026
- Admission: free entry
- Parking: free
- Venue: Central Florida Fairgrounds, 4603 W. Colonial Dr, Orlando, FL 32808
- Organizer: Vietnamese Community of Central Florida
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the Vietnamese Lunar New Year Festival in Orlando in 2027?
The 2027 dates haven’t been announced yet. It last ran January 16 to 18, 2026, and February 14 to 16 in 2025, in the weeks around Lunar New Year.
Is the Vietnamese Lunar New Year Festival in Orlando free?
Yes. Entry and parking were both free.
What happens at the Vietnamese Lunar New Year Festival in Orlando?
It is a three-day Vietnamese Tết festival at the Central Florida Fairgrounds that includes the Miss Vietnam of Florida pageant.
Source: 2026 Lunar New Year Celebrations in Orlando (Tasty Chomps), 2025 Lunar New Year events in Orlando (Tasty Chomps)
How Do I Get to Central Florida Fairgrounds?
Central Florida Fairgrounds is at 4603 W. Colonial Dr, Orlando, FL 32808. Parking: Free parking (per event listing). Use the directions and parking links on this page to plan your trip from where you are.
How to Get Here
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Map
Central Florida Fairgrounds, 4603 W. Colonial Dr, Orlando, FL 32808
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