User in the Year of the Horse at a Sunday morning market packed with fresh foods, artisan goods, and activities at the free Lunar New Year Celebration at Galveston’s Own Farmers Market on Sunday, February 15, 2026.
Groundswell celebrates the Lunar New Year—where it’s time to shed the skin of the Year of The Snake and embrace The Year of the Fire Horse—at The Depot on Market in Galveston.
Special Lunar New Year Attractions
The highlight will be a traditional lion and dragon dance performance by the Teo Chew Association Unicorn Dragon and Lion Dance Team, from 10am to 10:30am.
Visitors can also create their own red envelope of wishes, at a special booth where they can write a wish or manifestation for a loved one to send them good luck into the new year.
At the All About the Chinese Zodiac booth, guests can learn more about the Chinese zodiac and discover what their zodiac animals say about them.
About Groundswell & Galveston’s Own Farmers Market
Founded as Galveston’s Own Farmers Market in 2012, and renamed Groundswell in 2025, the Galveston nonprofit is dedicated to connecting their community to local foods through year-round weekly farmers markets, food access programming, school gardens, and health and food education opportunities.
Through a variety of fresh food-forward community programs, including the original and ever-popular Galveston’s Own Farmers Market, Groundswell has grown into one of the island’s most trusted anchors for health and connection.
Lunar New Year Celebration at Galveston’s Own Farmers Market
- Date: Sunday, February 15, 2026
- Times: 9am to noon
- Location: The Depot on Market, 3304 Market St, Galveston, TX 77550
- Admission: Free. Learn more about the Lunar New Year Celebration or learn more about the farmers market.
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