The KCCAA Chinese New Year Gala and Festival fills Johnson County Community College’s Midwest Trust Center in Overland Park, KS, from midday into the night. Start with games and cultural booths, then settle into Yardley Hall for an evening of dance, music and martial arts. The 2027 dates haven’t been announced yet; in 2026 it ran Sunday, February 1, from noon to 9 p.m.
What to expect
The day comes in three parts, two of them free:
- A free Chinese speech contest, noon to 3 p.m. in 2026
- A free New Year market and games fair with cultural booths and hands-on activities, 3 to 6 p.m. in 2026
- The evening gala in Yardley Hall, with dance, music and martial arts
It’s a full day, so pace yourself: the martial artists will have more energy than you.
Good to know
- Last held: Sunday, February 1, 2026, noon to 9 p.m. (2025: Saturday, February 1)
- Gala tickets (2026): $15, or $10 each for groups of 10 or more; the market and speech contest were free
- Where: Midwest Trust Center (Yardley Hall), Johnson County Community College, 12345 College Blvd., Overland Park, KS 66209
- Organizer: KCCAA
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the KCCAA Chinese New Year Gala in 2027?
The 2027 date hasn’t been announced yet. It was last held Sunday, February 1, 2026, and in 2025 on Saturday, February 1, so it tends to fall in early February.
Is the KCCAA Chinese New Year Gala free?
The New Year market, games fair and speech contest were free in 2026. Gala tickets were $15, or $10 each for groups of 10 or more.
What happens at the KCCAA Chinese New Year Gala and Festival?
A speech contest and a New Year market with cultural booths and games lead into an evening gala of dance, music and martial arts in Yardley Hall.
Source: JCCC Midwest Trust Center: KCCAA 2026 Chinese New Year Gala, JCCC Midwest Trust Center: KCCAA 2025 Chinese New Year Gala
How Do I Get to Johnson County Community College, Midwest Trust Center (Yardley Hall)?
Johnson County Community College, Midwest Trust Center (Yardley Hall) is at 12345 College Blvd., Overland Park, KS 66209. 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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Where to Park
Parking near big Lunar New Year events fills early and some streets close. Arrive early, or take transit if you can.
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Johnson County Community College, Midwest Trust Center (Yardley Hall), 12345 College Blvd., Overland Park, KS 66209
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