Green Bay Hmong New Year Celebration Kicked Off
The annual community event honoring Hmong traditions and the harvest season returned to Green Bay this weekend.
Updated on Oct. 11, 2026 in Cultural
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The Green Bay Hmong New Year celebration launched on Saturday, bringing together community members to honor ancestors and commemorate the end of the harvest season. The cultural festivities include traditional attire, talent contests, and sports.
Why it matters
The celebration serves as a vital cultural touchstone for the Hmong community, providing a space to share arts, honor heritage, and foster connections among the younger generation. It marks a meaningful transition after the conclusion of the local harvest.
The weekend event is entirely free for attendees, featuring a full slate of programming spanning Saturday night to Sunday afternoon. Performance and vendor activities are hosted across two main venues to accommodate the community gathering.
The details
The event showcases the depth of Hmong culture through traditional dress and a variety of organized talent contests and sports tournaments. Local vendors are present to provide community members with food and cultural goods, emphasizing the focus on local arts and youth participation.
Timeline
The celebration kicked off on Saturday, October 10, 2026.
A night party took place at the Riverside Ballroom from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. on October 10, 2026.
The event continues at the Kress Center on Sunday, October 11, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Industry Dynamics
This event reflects the broader cultural trend of maintaining diaspora traditions through localized, community-led festivals. It highlights how smaller urban centers are increasingly becoming hubs for multi-day cultural events that strengthen community ties outside of larger metropolitan areas.
Residents can attend the festivities at the Kress Center on Sunday without any ticket cost. Attendees should prepare for a full-day event with a variety of cultural performances and sports activities scheduled throughout the venue.
The takeaway
The event offers a rare opportunity for the public to engage deeply with Hmong traditions and history in a centralized setting. Visitors planning to attend the Sunday session at the Kress Center are encouraged to arrive early to participate in the full range of planned talent and sports programming.
Further reading
For more on community traditions, see Green Bay Cultural.
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