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Rước Đèn Đón Trăng – Mid-Autumn Festival 2026

Mid-Autumn Festival celebration for Vietnamese families in Houston, featuring lantern parade, lion dance, live music, food vendors, games, raffles, and warm community moments under the full moon.

Timeline Activities
Day oneSep 25, 2026
Time: 6 PM - 11 PM
Day twoSep 26, 2026
Time: 2 PM - 11 PM
Day threeSep 27, 2026
Time: 2 PM - 10 PM
Location13915 Bellaire Blvd, Houston, TX 77083
AudienceFamilies, kids, and the Vietnamese community in Houston
Gifts1,000+ free gifts for kids
Past scale6,000+ joined previous editions
SponsorsMore than 60+ vendors and sponsors
Check out our

Newest Vendor

Featured booths rotate through the festival market, pairing food, family services, local brands, and community partners in a compact browseable showcase.

Street foodAsian Streetness

Street-style bites made for the evening market crowd.

Education partnerLittle Builders International Academy

Family learning programs and community booth activities.

Food vendorCô Dung - Bún Bò & More

Vietnamese noodle dishes and warm festival meals.

Festival treatsMooncakes, drinks, and desserts

Seasonal sweets and refreshments for family groups.

Local goodsHandmade gifts and market products

Small retail booths, gift items, and cultural goods.

Community brandsServices, sponsors, and local partners

Houston-area brands supporting the festival experience.

Food BeverageQuan Di Lieu – Snails & Street Food

Quan Di Lieu brings the bold, authentic flavors of Vietnamese street food to life. Specializing in fresh, made-to-order snail dishes and a variety of popular street snacks. With quality ingredients, rich seasoning, and a warm, welcoming atmosphere, it’s the perfect spot to enjoy great food with family and friends.

Food BeverageDO Kitchens : we are serving tanghulu

DO Kitchens : we are serving tanghulu

CommercialOak Street Health founded in 2012

Oak Street Health founded in 2012, Oak Street Health, now part of CVS Health, specializes in helping older adults stay healthy and live life more fully. Our innovative care model goes beyond typical primary care to provide patients with comprehensive preventive care, including personalized wellness plans, integrated health services, and educational and social activities to support overall health and well-being.

Food BeveragePhanh ăn vặt

Phanh ăn vặt We sell authentic Vietnamese rice paper snacks and drinks, made with fresh ingredients. Tangy bánh tráng trộn and savory bánh tráng cuốn, and a refreshing milk tea, herbal drink to wash it all down. A little taste of Vietnam, one snack at a time.

Food BeverageChai Kitchen

Chai Kitchen and we are a Laos vendor that is family operated and we sell skewers, papaya salad, Lao sausage and sugarcane.

Game ToyAo dai tre em

Ao dai tre em, toy dipping dot, snow cone?

Who we are

Vietnamese American Development Organization

VADO COMMUNITY

VADO creates meaningful community events that connect Vietnamese American families, local businesses, volunteers, and partners.

3Years Active
10+Community events
15K+Participants
100+Partners & Sponsors
Who we are

Vietnamese American Development Organization

VADO COMMUNITY

VADO creates meaningful community events that connect Vietnamese American families, local businesses, volunteers, and partners.

3Years Active
10+Community events
15K+Participants
100+Partners & Sponsors
Main activities

Three-night rhythm: watch, play, eat, gather

The 2026 program keeps the crowd moving between stage energy, family activities, food discoveries, and the lantern moment everyone remembers.

Lion Dance

01

Traditional lion dance opens the celebration with drums, color, and crowd energy.

Music Show

02

Live performances and community stage moments bring the Mid-Autumn spirit forward.

Lantern Parade

03

A glowing parade designed as the signature family moment of the evening.

Cultural Showcase

04

Traditional costumes, cultural performances, and family-friendly stage moments

Food & Beverage

05

Diverse Vietnamese cuisine, Asian and European food, desserts, drinks, mooncakes, and local dishes for families to discover across the festival market.

Games & Prizes

06

Family games, raffles, kid activities, surprises, and giveaways throughout the event.

Eating Contest

07

A fun and lively eating contest invites guests to join the challenge, cheer for participants, and enjoy the festive energy together.

Kids' Games

08

A playful kids' zone filled with simple games, hands-on activities, and fun surprises creates joyful moments for children throughout the night.

Timeline

Plan your night

Rước Đèn Đón Trăng 2026 runs September 25th to 27th 13915 Bellaire Blvd, Houston, TX 77083, with three evenings of stage programming, food vendors, family activities, and lantern moments from 6 PM to 11 PM.

5:00 PM - 5:45 PM
Lion Dance PerformanceFestival energy begins at the main stage.
5:45 PM - 5:50 PM
Welcome SpeechVADO welcomes the community and opens the evening program.
5:55 PM - 6:15 PM
Mid-Autumn Costume ContestA family-friendly stage moment for kids and guests.
6:15 PM - 6:20 PM
Quinton Le Lopez PerformanceGuest performance during the early evening stage block.
6:35 PM - 6:50 PM
Mooncake Giveaway + Lantern ParadeMooncake moment, lantern walk, and Kamila performance during the parade.
6:50 PM - 7:10 PM
Loto Performance ICommunity performance segment following the parade.
7:10 PM - 7:30 PM
Bun Bo Eating ContestFood challenge for registered participants.
9:10 PM - 9:30 PM
Raffle AnnouncementPrize announcements and community thanks.
10:45 PM - 11:00 PM
End-of-Night MC AnnouncementsClosing notes for the first festival day.
6:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Family Market OpensVendors, food, games, and kid activities open for the evening.
6:30 PM - 7:45 PM
Community PerformancesCultural performances, live music, and family stage programming.
7:45 PM - 8:30 PM
Food & Vendor WalkGuests move through food stalls, local brands, and sponsor booths.
8:30 PM - 9:15 PM
Games & PrizesInteractive family activities and crowd participation.
9:15 PM - 10:30 PM
Lantern MomentA second evening light moment for families and guests.
10:30 PM - 11:00 PM
Night Two AnnouncementsPrize reminders, sponsor thanks, and next-day notes.
6:00 PM - 6:45 PM
Final Night WelcomeVADO opens the final evening at the Bellaire festival site.
6:45 PM - 7:45 PM
Kids Activities + Gift MomentsFamily games, sponsor giveaways, and free gifts for kids.
7:45 PM - 8:45 PM
Music & Cultural PerformancesCommunity stage programming carries the final-night energy.
8:45 PM - 9:30 PM
Lantern Parade FinaleThe closing lantern walk brings families together for the signature festival moment.
9:30 PM - 10:30 PM
Raffle + Sponsor ThanksFinal prize announcements and acknowledgements for vendors, sponsors, and volunteers.
10:30 PM - 11:00 PM
Closing CelebrationFinal community stage notes and farewell for Rước Đèn Đón Trăng 2026.
Festival moments

Snapshots from under the full moon

Glowing lanterns, family smiles, and the warmth of Houston's Vietnamese community, captured frame by frame.

Join the story

Choose how you want to join Rước Đèn Đón Trăng

Register early to receive your raffle number and a chance to win limited-edition gifts!
Raffle Draws will be livestreamed on the VADO Community Fanpage:
September 15 — Before the event
September 30 — After the event
Follow VADO Community on Facebook and join us live to see if you're a winner!

Guest Register

Apply for festival updates, family activities, lantern moments, and volunteer follow-up.

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