June 1-2, 2024 from 11:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Urban District Market
2315 N. Davidson St.
Charlotte, NC 28205
Tickets: Free
Hosted by Urban District Market and Seoul Food Meat Company, the first annual Japan Fest will take place this weekend at the food hall in Optimist Park. The two-day community event is free for all ages and will feature matsuri (festival) games, martial arts demos (kendo and aikido), cosplay contests, origami, and all of the food and beverage offerings at Urban District Market and Seoul Food Meat Company.
Opened in April 2023, Urban District Market features over 10 different concepts including Crispy Patty (all things katsu), The Rare Butcher (a steakhouse), Hand Chop Burger Company, Stick Street (skewers of grilled meats and vegetables), Ka Udon (udon noodle dishes), Stuffed (dumplings and baos), Bop Bop (Korean rice bowls), science-themed bar laBAratory, Super (market with grab-and-go meals, snacks, and beer), Taco Adventure Company, and Coffee.
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