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Celebrate the diverse Asian community in Cleveland during this annual festival, which marks its 16th year in 2025. Held during Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, the festival is a community-minded affair that supports the AsiaTown neighborhood in Cleveland. 

There’s something for everyone at this cultural festival, from food and vendors to activities and live performances. The cuisine options are plentiful with a wide array of local eateries serving dishes, desserts and beverages in the Asian Food Court. 

While you’re enjoying a bite to eat, you can catch an Asian Pop Cover Dance Competition, test your knowledge with trivia, see ethnic fashion from various countries, see a traditional lion dance or support local performing artists. See more.

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Celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month. Enjoy authentic food, performances, and family-friendly activities in AsiaTown. See more.

Celebrate Asian Culture and Traditions at These Midwest Festivals

At the annual Cleveland Asian Festival in the AsiaTown neighborhood (May 17-18, 2025), visitors can enjoy traditional music and dance as well as Asian cuisine from local restaurants and a World Marketplace with more than 100 vendors. The Asian Pop Cover Dance Competition is an audience favorite, with groups dancing to music selections from Bollywood, C-Pop, Filipino-Pop, K-Pop, Nepali Hip-Hop and more. Also popular: The Colors of Asia Fashion Exhibition, which dazzles with ethnic clothing from a variety of Asian countries. And the whole family can get involved in the Cosplay Showcase, where participants show off costumes reflecting Asian culture, including anime and manga. See more from Midwest Living