JAPAN FEST
Saturday, May 16 & Sunday, May 17
12pm - 9pm | Urban District Market
Hosted by: Urban District Market, Seoul Food Meat Co, and the Japanese Association in Charlotte
Address: 2315 N Davidson St, Charlotte, NC 28205
Cost: Free! Open to all ages.
What to expect:
- Matsuri Games
- Raffle Prizes
- Live Music
- Martial Arts Performances
- Japanese Food and Drinks
- Origami
-Traditional Yukata try-on
- Anime and Gashapon
- Japanese Market Vendors
- Cosplay Contest
- Karaoke Contest
Questions? Please visit our FAQ page.
Get Involved
Cosplay Contest Registration - Starts March 1
Karaoke Contest Registration - Starts April 1
Ramune Chugging Contest Registration - Sign up in-person on May 16-17
*For Performance opportunities, Media requests, and other questions - udmmilldistrict@gmail.com
"JAPAN FEST is dedicated to offer the ever growing city of Charlotte an immersive experience of diverse traditions, arts and cuisines of Japan through engaging activities, captivating performances and cultural displays."
- Urban District Market
and Seoul Food Meat Co
*Japan Fest 2025 - Photos by j.elle harris (@elle_note)
2026 Schedule of Events
Line-up coming soon!
Follow @urbandistrictmarket and @seoulfoodmeatco for updates.
Add the 2026 Japan Fest to your calendar:
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