The Ohio State Chinese Lantern Festival will be open daily beginning on Friday, Nov. 25- Jan. 2 from 5-10 p.m. Each evening, the Festival’s troupe of acrobats and martial arts performers will provide a glimpse of Chinese culture on stage. The performers have decades of experience one of them has over 30 years of experience of acrobatic acts. The acts vary each day and include: jar balancing; kicking bowls on a rolling board; Chinese face-changing; martial arts; and juggling with umbrellas. Live Show times are Sunday-Thursday – 6:30-7 p.m. and 8-8:30 p.m.; and Friday and Saturday- 6:30-7 p.m.; 8 - 8:30 p.m.; and 9 - 9:30 p.m.
A variety of food options including a Chinese Station featuring Noddle or Fried Rice Bowl with Chicken or Tempura Shrimp, Won Ton Soup, Crab Rangoon and Egg Rolls and traditional festival fare such as Hamburgers, Soft Pretzels, Chicken Tenders, French Fries and Cotton Candy will be available. Assorted beverages for sale include: hot cocoa, cider, coffee and beer including Kirin Ichiban.
Festival dates and times:
Friday, Nov. 25th through Jan. 2nd: 5-10 p.m daily
Where:
Natural Resources Park at the Ohio Expo Center
Tickets:
Adults: $15
Children ages 2-18: $10
Children under age 2: FREE
Family 4-packs (two adult and two children) are available for $40.
Active military and veteran military members with proper ID: $12
For more information, please see the Ohio Chinese Lantern Festival, or follow their Facebook page.
Congratulations to Anna E. the winner of the family 4-pack to the Ohio State Chinese Lantern Festival!
