13th Knox Asian Festival

Welcome to the 13th Knox Asian Festival!
The 13th Knox Asian Festival, scheduled for August 30, 2026, at World’s Fair Park and the Knoxville Museum of Art, is a premier cultural event presented by the Asian Culture Center of Tennessee. This festival serves as a dynamic platform for fostering cross-cultural understanding, community engagement, and equitable access to diverse Asian traditions.
The festival will feature over 60 authentic food vendors representing 14 Asian countries, offering attendees an immersive culinary experience that highlights the richness and diversity of Asian cuisine. In addition, more than 120 commercial and craft vendors will showcase traditional arts, handmade goods, and cultural products, supporting small businesses and cultural entrepreneurs.
Authentic Food Vendors
100% Japanese Wagyu Beef Skewers by ZEN-NOH
Okonomiyaki – Authentic Japanese savory pancakes (“Japanese pizza”) by Otafuku, prepared Hiroshima-style or Osaka-style.
Korean Corn Dogs by Happy Pocha Song
Ragda Pattice by India Delight – A popular Mumbai street food featuring crispy potato patties topped with a savory, spiced white pea curry, made from an authentic family recipe.
Chinese Bao Buns by Grace Cakes – Traditional steamed bao buns filled with seasoned pork belly.
Peking Duck by Ichiban
Muroran Yakitori Sister City Famous foods in Muroran in Japan
and Much much more.
A cornerstone of the festival is the Passport Program, an interactive educational initiative designed to encourage attendees-particularly youth and families-to explore and learn about 14 different Asian countries. Participants visit cultural booths, engage with community representatives, and collect stamps in their festival passports. This hands-on experience promotes cultural literacy, curiosity, and meaningful engagement, with incentives that reward participation and learning.
The festival will also present continuous programming across three stages of live performances throughout both days, featuring traditional and contemporary artists. Highlighted performances include internationally recognized groups such as Matsuriza Taiko and a Japanese Koto (harp) ensemble, offering audiences an authentic and educational experience of Asian performing arts.
SPECIAL GUEST FROM TOKYO! JP TN Whisky Tasting
Yoshi, owner of Good Ole Tennessee Bar in Tokyo, will be visiting the festival and would love to meet you! Stop by the Tennessee Whiskey Trail Booth between 2:30 PM and 3:30 PM. Representatives from 15 Tennessee whiskey companies will be there, offering tastings and sharing information about Tennessee’s world-famous whiskey. We hope you’ll stop by, say hello to Yoshi, and celebrate this unique Tennessee-Japan connection!
In addition, the festival will host a Kids Business Park, providing young entrepreneurs with opportunities to develop and showcase their business ideas in a supportive, real-world environment. This initiative promotes youth empowerment, creativity, and early exposure to entrepreneurship.
We also are celebrating 35th Anniveresary of Sister City between Muroran City adn Knoxville City. Mayor Aoyama and 17 Delegations will join us.
Through these combined efforts, the Knox Asian Festival continues to play a critical role in strengthening community connections, supporting cultural preservation, and expanding access to educational and cultural resources. Funding support will enable the festival to grow its impact, enhance program quality, and ensure inclusive participation for diverse and underserved communities.
URLs:
Tickets: https://go.evvnt.com/3791636-0?pid=10957
Website: https://go.evvnt.com/3791636-2?pid=10957
Price:
General Admission: USD 3.00
Category: Festivals
Date and Time: 30th August 2026 at 10:30 am to 6:30 pm
Venue details: World’s Fair Park, 963 Worlds Fair Park Drive, Knoxville, Tennessee, 37902, United States