# Event Details

- **Event Name**: 25 YEARS OF SHOTO: Anniversary Ribbon Cutting & Lunar New Year Kickoff! ?✂️
- **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 17 Feb, 2026 at 11:00 am
- **Event Description**: We are so proud to have been a part of the Lexington community for 25 years! To celebrate this milestone, we are hosting an official Ribbon Cutting with the Lexington Chamber and Uptown Lexington on Lunar New Year.

This is an all-day celebration to thank the community that has supported us for over two decades. Come out for the ceremony, grab some local favorites, and help us kick off our festival week!

The Celebration Schedule — Tuesday, February 17th:

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony: Join us 11am at 17 N Main St as we officially commemorate 25 years in business alongside the Lexington Chamber and Uptown Lexington.

Anniversary Refreshments: Enjoy Mama Chi’s famous Chicken & Cheese Eggrolls and Jimmy the Bartender’s signature Lychee Lemonade (mocktail), which will be available as part of the celebration.

Regular Lunch Service: We will be open from 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM serving our full menu, so come grab your Shoto favorites!

Lunar New Year Pairing Dinner: The party continues at 6:00 PM with an exclusive pairing event featuring a curated Dim Sum menu and craft cocktails, link below.

The Bigger Picture: This Tuesday celebration is just the beginning! We are building momentum for the big Lunar New Year Festival this Saturday, February 21st, from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM.

Lexington, thank you for 25 incredible years. Let’s fill the streets, enjoy some eggrolls, and ring in the Year of the Horse together! ?

Get your Dim Sum & Cocktails tickets here --  

https://order.toasttab.com/online/shoto-japanese-steakhouse-and-seafood-17-n-main-street/item-lunar-new-year-pairing-dinner-feb-17-2026_79ddc0c1-7170-45c1-8081-baf0a14a3314
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/lexington/25-years-of-shoto-anniversary-ribbon-cutting-and-lunar-new-year-kickoff/200029672718330
- **Event Categories**: chinese-new-year, festivals, parties, entertainment
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 41

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Lexington
- **state**: NC
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 17 N Main St, Lexington, NC, United States, North Carolina 27292
- **lat**: 35.82439
- **long**: -80.25266
- **full address**: 17 N Main St, Lexington, NC, United States, North Carolina 27292

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is 25 YEARS OF SHOTO: Anniversary Ribbon Cutting & Lunar New Year Kickoff! ?✂️ being held?
  - **A:** 25 YEARS OF SHOTO: Anniversary Ribbon Cutting & Lunar New Year Kickoff! ?✂️ takes place on Tue, 17 Feb, 2026 at 11:00 am to Tue, 17 Feb, 2026 at 11:00 am at 17 N Main St, Lexington, NC, United States, North Carolina 27292.
- **Q**: Who is organizing 25 YEARS OF SHOTO: Anniversary Ribbon Cutting & Lunar New Year Kickoff! ?✂️?
  - **A:** 25 YEARS OF SHOTO: Anniversary Ribbon Cutting & Lunar New Year Kickoff! ?✂️ is organized by Shoto Japanese, Lexington NC est 2001.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** 25 YEARS OF SHOTO: Anniversary Ribbon Cutting & Lunar New Year Kickoff! ?✂️ is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Lexington, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If 25 YEARS OF SHOTO: Anniversary Ribbon Cutting & Lunar New Year Kickoff! ?✂️ sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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