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Asian Food Fest
Court Street Plaza

Saturday, April 27, 11 a.m.– 10 p.m.
Sunday, April 28, 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.

More at asianfoodfest.org.

It’s lucky number 13 for Asian Food Fest! The two-day food extravaganza returns to the downtown Cincinnati this weekend.

Asian Food Fest, presented by Kroger and Procter & Gamble, and produced by the Cincinnati Regional Chamber in partnership with Asianati, is the region’s largest celebration of Asian food and culture. This year marks the largest festival in the event’s history, with 55 restaurants and food trucks and eight “Secret Menu” options.

The entertainment includes comedy, cultural activities, and karaoke, with more than 100 performers and entertainers across the two-day event.

The Asian Food Fest karaoke contest, in its second year, is open to the public in hopes of crowning the “Best Karaoke Performance of 2024” winner.

All-day, family friendly programming will be held in the Community Tent presented by Kroger, with chopstick lessons and Chinese print stamps from GCCCEA; coloring sheets, dribble game, and giveaways with FCC; and Manga Manga coloring pages.

The Cultural Connection by 5/3, In collaboration with the Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County, will have storytelling, Indian block painting, and a mask decorating craft.

The fun also includes giant outdoor games — giant Jenga, Connect 4, cornhole, plus chalk art and origami.

Through food, music, and community outreach, Asian Food Fest is brings together the Asian communities in the region for a cultural experience like no other.