Lunar New Year Celebration
Join us on the south playground for Tarwater Elementary School’s annual Lunar New Year Celebration! Bring the whole family to experience a vibrant cultural event featuring captivating performances, hands-on crafts, and delicious food. Admission is FREE, and with over 1,000 guests expected, it’s going to be a community event you won't want to miss!
Save the Date!
Lunar New Year Celebration
Jan 29
5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
What is Lunar New Year?
Lunar New Year marks the arrival of spring and the beginning of a new year on the lunisolar calendar. Celebrated by billions of people around the world including in Chinese, Vietnamese, Korean, and other East and Southeast Asian communities. It is a sacred time for family reunions, honoring ancestors, and welcoming good fortune, peace, and renewal.
Welcome to the Year of the Goat!
The 2027 Lunar New Year officially begins on February 6, 2027, ushering in the Year of the Goat (also known as the Sheep or Ram). In the 12-year Asian zodiac cycle, the Goat represents harmony, gentleness, creativity, and compassion. Values we are thrilled to celebrate with our school family!
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Come explore hands-on activities, watch breathtaking dances, and celebrate with us. See you on the south playground!
Calling All Student Entrepreneurs & Creators!
The Tarwater PTO is excited to sponsor up to six student-run vendor booths at this year's event! This is a fantastic opportunity for students to showcase and sell cultural items, crafts, or treats.
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The Lunar New Year Committee will select six student vendors from the applicants. Please review the key details below before applying:
Event Details & Guidelines
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Adult Supervision Required:Â A parent or guardian must remain with the student and their booth for the entire event.
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Booth Space:Â Each vendor will receive a designated 10 ft. wide space (assigned prior to the event).
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Supplies:Â Students must bring their own 6 ft. (or shorter) table, chairs, and signage.
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Set-up & Clean-up:Â Students are responsible for setting up and clearing out their own booth space.
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Timing:
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Set-up:Â Starts at 4:30 PM (must be fully set up by 5:10 PM)
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Event Duration:Â Vendors must stay until the event ends at 8:00 PM
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Note on Power:Â Electrical outlets are not guaranteed.
Vendor Download Form coming soon!
Panda Express Percentage Night
Event Date:Â To Be Announced
Order Food & Support Tarwater!
Use the Tarwater code at checkout, and a percentage of every sale goes directly to the PTO to help fund our Lunar New Year celebration! Code to be announced closer to the event date.