NightMarket.fun is back and bigger than ever. Join us as Lakeline Park in Cedar Park transforms into a one-day nonprofit festival of Asian food, art, magic, and music, from the passion of 10+ local orgs and businesses, 20+ artists and community advocates. Truly a community event by the community.
What's in store:
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120+ dishes from dozens of kitchens, bold flavors from across Asia
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100+ vendors and makers with handcrafted goods and cultural treasures
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20+ live performances across two stages of music, dance, and martial arts
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A cosplay contest
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An anime and gaming takeover, plus a trading card and collector market
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Cinema by the Lake, an open-air film program under the stars
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A marquee headliner set at the height of the night
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A crowd-stopping competitive eating showdown
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A kids' zone, community art wall, games, and giveaways
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Craft cocktails, beer, wine, and more
Navigate all of it with the free, multilingual NMF Passport, your guide to every vendor, artist, and act ...and so much more.
Saturday, Nov 14 2026
Lakeline Park, Cedar Park, TX
4 PM - 10 PM
Kaiju Art Contest
Kaiju (strange and mysterious beasts and creatures) drawn and submitted by you are brought to life as augmented reality (AR) creatures for everyone to track down at NightMarket.fun. Enter the Kaiju Art Contest and score a bonus drop: a $2 off your ticket promo code once tickets go on sale.
Drawing submissions due October 15.
Winners announced October 31.
Need Help with Your Submission?
Free Art Workshop available on Sunday, September 20. RSVP HERE.
Get Involved
Want to help make NightMarket.fun a success?
It takes a whole community to bring the market to life, and there's a place for you in it. Whether you want to sell, perform, or lend a hand behind the scenes, we'd love to have you.
Vendors. Bring your food, art, or handcrafted goods to one of Central Texas's biggest Asian pop culture festivals. Apply to reserve your spot in the market.
Performers. Musicians, dancers, martial artists, and cultural acts: our two stages are looking for you. Tell us what you do and be part of the lineup.
Artists. Showcase and sell your work in our curated Outdoor Art Gallery. We handle every sale through our central checkout, so you can enjoy the night while your art does the work. Apply for one of our limited gallery walls.
Volunteers. We're looking for reliable, community-minded volunteers to support everything from setup to guest check-in to vendor assistance. It's a great way to meet new people, learn behind-the-scenes event production, and help create something special.
Sign up today and be part of the team that brings the market to life.
NightMarket.fun is brought to you by:
UPCOMING EVENTS
Sun, Sep 20Cedar Park Public LibraryGet ready to draw, design, and bring your very own kaiju to life! In this workshop, kids will create their own unique creatures, discover the magic of augmented reality (AR), and showcase their artwork.
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