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The 13th annual Asian Food Fest: Saturday April 27, Saturday April 28
April 26 - April 28
Bigger and better than ever!
Asian Food Fest announces 2024 entertainment lineup
Cincinnati, OH (March 28, 2024) —The Cincinnati Regional Chamber, together with Asianati, is excited to announce the entertainment lineup for the 13th annual Asian Food Fest (AFF), presented by Kroger and P&G. This festival gives visitors an entire weekend to experience Asian culture not only through cuisine but also through dance, music and other special performances and contests. Check this link for a list of entertainers and an up-to-date performance schedule.
Asian Food Fest features an expanded footprint in Downtown Cincinnati on Saturday, April 27 (11 a.m. until 10 p.m.) and Sunday, April 28 (11 a.m. until 8 p.m.) on Court Street between Elm and Main Streets. A complete list of vendors is located here. Admission to the festival is free.
This year’s entertainment will feature the largest lineup yet with 19 different performances, including 13 local and regional DJs from a variety of Asian ethnicities, five first-time performers and six local groups that have previously performed at the Asian Food Festival. The types of entertainment include performances from cultures across Asia, rock bands, traditional dances, Taiko drummers, University of Cincinnati student groups and the Cincinnati Opera.
“We continue to celebrate the rich cultural diversity of Asia by providing festival visitors with even more entertainment from across the continent. We’re excited to celebrate all that Asia has to offer over two days and do it in the heart of Cincinnati with the surrounding community participating in enjoying our food, singing and dancing! We hope that the festival helps educate those curious to learn and experience all things Asia,” said Entertainment Lead for Asian Food Fest, Vikas Sondhi.
Additionally, the 2024 karaoke contest will occur over two days instead of one. The Eastern Eats and Vocal Beats Karaoke Contest with DJ Hi David will include 25 participants taking the stage on Saturday from 8 p.m. until 10 p.m., followed by a Top 10 final round on Sunday from 6 p.m. until 7 p.m. Details on how to participate will be released soon on the AFF website.
Other featured entertainment includes a Bhangra X Bollywood Block Barty with DJ Vikas, DJ Das and DJ Mowgli, the first-ever K-Pop vs J-Pop DJ dance-off on the main stage and opportunities for visitors to learn cultural dances like the Filipino Tinkling, the national dance of the Philippines.
“This year’s Asian Food Festival entertainment programming will create an exciting atmosphere for visitors that will make them want to spend the weekend celebrating Asian cultures right here in Southwest Ohio. The Cincinnati Chamber, along with Asianati and our sponsors Kroger and P&G, is thrilled to be able to provide the space for these amazing performances to come alive,” said Chelsea York, Vice President of Events and Experiences of the Cincinnati Regional Chamber.
Asian Food Fest would not be possible without the help of hundreds of dedicated and beloved volunteers. Due to the growth of the festival in 2024, more volunteers are needed than ever before to ensure a fun and safe event. To help support this community tradition by volunteering, go to this link to sign up or click here for more information about volunteering.
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About the Cincinnati Regional Chamber
The Cincinnati Regional Chamber is the premier business and civic organization dedicated to growing the vibrancy and economic prosperity of the Cincinnati region. With the underpinning of a strong business community, the Chamber seeks to grow our economy, grow our population and grow our cultural vibrancy to foster a welcoming environment for all who live here. The Chamber’s signature leadership programs, government and regional advocacy efforts, community events such as BLINK and Oktoberfest as well as key partnerships with organizations like Cincinnati Experience, Compass, the Minority Business Accelerator, and its own Workforce Innovation Center, lead the way to making these goals a reality. For more information, visit cincinnatichamber.com.
About Asianati
Asianati (501c3) is an Asian-led trusted organization equitably growing a welcoming and inclusive community for Asians in Cincinnati. We create opportunities for Asians to thrive and build bridges to other communities.
Media Contacts
Hillary Lake, Senior Account Manager, Wordsworth Communications
hlake@wordsworthweb.com | 541.915.3736 (mobile)
Amy Fitzgibbons, Vice President of Marketing & Communications, Cincinnati Regional Chamber afitzgibbons@cincinnatichamber.com | 646.369.5406 (mobile)
