About Us

Photo: Dance Dance Revolution at the 2012 Cleveland Asian Festival.

Organized by the community– for the community, the Cleveland Asian Festival is Northeast Ohio’s celebration of Cleveland’s diverse and rich Asian culture. This grassroots festival takes place during the Asian Pacific American Heritage Month in May and highlights the growing identity of Cleveland’s AsiaTown.

With live entertainment including cultural performances and demonstrations on our two outdoor stages, a World Marketplace of 100+ vendors and exhibitors, 25+ local restaurants and food vendors, free health screenings at our Health Pavilion, free activities, free games, an Asian Pop Dance Cover competition, a trivia game, and awesome mascots, the Cleveland Asian Festival has it all! Join us for the 15th annual Cleveland Asian Festival this May 18-19th, 2024, the weekend before Memorial day!

  • Strengthening the identity of AsiaTown and supporting its economic growth
  • Educating and promoting Asian culture and traditions
  • Celebrating Asian Pacific American Heritage month and Cleveland’s diversity
  • Uniting the Greater Cleveland Asian community
Photo: Cleveland Asian Festival’s little library.
Photo: 2023 Cleveland Asian Festival map.