Johns Creek's free Lunar New Year celebration: the 2027 date is not set yet. 2026's was Feb. 21 at the Atlanta Athletic Club fields, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Last checked Oct. 5, 2026. Details come from the City of Johns Creek’s Lunar New Year page. This page is updated for each year’s celebration at the same address.

The City of Johns Creek has not announced the date of its 2027 Lunar New Year celebration. The 2026 celebration was 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 21, on the Atlanta Athletic Club fields at 1930 Bobby Jones Drive, and it was free. Lunar New Year itself falls on Saturday, Feb. 6, 2027. We will add the city’s 2027 date here as soon as it is posted.

Know before you go (2026 edition)

  • When: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026; 2027 date not yet announced
  • Where: Atlanta Athletic Club fields, 1930 Bobby Jones Drive (the fields across from the club)
  • Cost: free to attend
  • Presented by: Dezhu US Group, with the city
  • Questions: Corinne Wilde, the city’s special events planner, 678-512-3202

What the celebration is

The city calls it a family-friendly event that “embraces cultural diversity in our community.” Lunar New Year, commonly known as the Spring Festival in East Asia, marks the start of a new year on the traditional lunisolar Chinese calendar.

What was on in 2026

The city’s page listed:

  • Music: DJ Chika Takai, an official DJ of the Atlanta Hawks, through the day.
  • Performers: Atlanta Parai Team, Atlanta Chinese Dance Company, Atlanta Korean Cultural Center, Atlanta Wushu Center, Dragon Phoenix Beats, Four-Leaf Clover Dance Group, Sino American Cultural & Art Exchange Foundation, Snow Angels Dance Group and T 1 Dance.
  • Food trucks: Eggroll Boyz, Gekko Hibachi Grill, Ponko Chicken, Bento Bus, Spicy Desi Indian Street Food, My’s Vietnamese, Travelin’ Tom’s Coffee and Dreaming Sweets.
  • Vendors: more than 30 retail and nonprofit stands, from Autrey Mill Nature Preserve and Dharma Jewel Monastery to local crafters and tutoring centers.
  • Kids zone: Toon Headz and The Art Center.

Getting there

The fields sit on Bobby Jones Drive across from the Atlanta Athletic Club, the venue the city also uses for Daffodil Days in March and the International Festival in May. The city’s Lunar New Year page does not list parking or shuttle arrangements; check it before you leave.

Vendors, sponsors and volunteers

The city took vendor and sponsor applications for 2026 through its Eventeny page. Volunteer sign-ups are on the city’s volunteer page.

Frequently asked questions

When is the Johns Creek Lunar New Year celebration in 2027? The City of Johns Creek had not announced the 2027 date as of Oct. 5, 2026. The 2026 celebration was 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 21.

Where is the Johns Creek Lunar New Year celebration held? On the Atlanta Athletic Club fields at 1930 Bobby Jones Drive, across from the club, the same fields the city uses for its International Festival.

Is the Johns Creek Lunar New Year celebration free? Yes. The city lists it as free to attend. Food from the food trucks is sold separately.

What happens at the Johns Creek Lunar New Year celebration? In 2026 the city lined up eight food trucks, a DJ, nine dance, drum and martial arts groups, more than 30 retail and nonprofit vendors, and a kids zone.

What this means for you

  • The celebration is outdoors on grass fields in February. Dress for the weather and wear shoes that can handle a damp field.
  • It is a daytime event, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in 2026, which suits families with young children.

Related: free things to do in Johns Creek, kids activities, things to do this weekend and our other annual event pages for the Diwali Celebration, the Literary Fair and the Fourth of July fireworks.