Midsummer Market 半夏小集 🌿

Midsummer Market 半夏小集 is a daytime artisan and food market held at the Chinese American Museum in Washington, DC, celebrating Asian-inspired flavors and handcrafted goods from local AAPI-owned businesses. The afternoon features five vendors offering a range of culinary and artisanal products: TOIMOI Bakery brings French-Asian pastries including croissants, mochi, mooncakes, and milk bread; Seven Teahouse serves farm-direct teas and handcrafted drinks; Uncle Ping’s Street Food offers Taiwanese street-food staples such as dumplings, rice bowls, sandwiches, soups, and sauces; Zen Garden Aromas sells handcrafted candles and body care products inspired by Asian scents; and Petals & Metals Jewelry presents jewelry collections that blend Chinese-inspired designs, real orchid creations, and minimalist to punk aesthetics. Visitors can shop, snack, and spend a relaxed summer afternoon while supporting the local AAPI business community.

When: Saturday, July 11, 2027, from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

Showtimes: The market runs continuously during the posted hours; no separate showtimes.

Tickets: Admission is free, but an RSVP is requested to help gauge attendance; a ticket link is provided in the event listing.

Lineup: TOIMOI Bakery (French-Asian pastries), Seven Teahouse (specialty teas), Uncle Ping's Street Food (Taiwanese street food), Zen Garden Aromas (handcrafted home and body care), and Petals & Metals Jewelry (jewelry with Asian and contemporary influences).

Run time: The event lasts approximately five hours.

Ages: The event appears to be family-friendly; no age restrictions are mentioned.

Venue: Chinese American Museum DC, Washington, DC.

Note: The market is designed as a community gathering to shop, snack, and enjoy a summer afternoon while supporting local AAPI-owned small businesses.