The One Springtime Festival In Cleveland That’s Worthy Of Your Bucket List Every Year
Calling all Cleveland foodies! Each spring, there’s one annual event that takes place on Payne Avenue between East 27th and East 30th, and it features food, fashion, shopping, and so much more. This epic cultural celebration brings together people from every walk of life to celebrate the diversity that exists on the world’s most populous continent. That’s right… we’re talking about the Cleveland Asian Festival! This annual springtime event takes place each May, and it promises fun for the whole family. Prepare for delicious food, exciting performances, and so much more, because there’s something at this awesome event for everyone.
Prepare for fun in Cleveland's AsiaTown neighborhood, because the upcoming Cleveland Asian Festival is returning for another exciting year!
Each May, the Cleveland Asian Festival infuses one neighborhood with exuberant energy. The weekend fun takes place toward the end of the month, with the 2022 celebration happening on May 21 and 22.
This event takes place each May, and it is full of movement, music, and memory-making.
May is Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, so it's the perfect time to celebrate the richness and vast diversity of Asian cultures. Cleveland's AsiaTown is the best place to celebrate this diversity, with local markets, restaurants, and businesses operating year-round. Of course, this festival infuses the neighborhood with a special sort of energy!
For many, dining is the best part of this coveted Cleveland festival.
Admission and parking are free, so you'll be able to save your cash for some delicious dining. More than 25 local restaurants and caterers will be present to serve up some mouthwatering meals.
There's a great deal of variety at the Cleveland Asian Festival, ranging from the familiar to the adventurous.
As you may expect, authentic Asian cuisine is the star of the show. If you're an adventurous eater, you'll especially love the variety offered at this fun local festival.
Of course, you can always count on food trucks being present if that's your unique vibe!
Wear your most comfortable shoes to this event, because you can expect to do quite a bit of walking. If something catches your eyes while you're shopping, you might find yourself carrying quite a few bags, too!
...And attendees of all ages are likely to spot something pretty that catches their eye.
If you do bring the littlest members of your family along for the fun, be sure to keep them close! This celebration gets busy, and it's easy to get overwhelmed by the bustling crowd.
After walking around all day, you'll greatly appreciate the opportunity to sit back, relax, and enjoy a performance or two.
Many attendees are enamored by the artistry of the event's performances. The Asian-Pop Dance Competition is always a hit with the crowd, and other dance performances and musical shows round out each year's offerings to create the perfect balance of movement and sound.
And you won't want to miss fan-favorite shows like the Colors of Asia Fashion Show!
The Colors of Asia Fashion Show is arguably the most eye-catching show of the whole festival. During this performance, locals showcase their colorful traditional garb. With fashions represented from all across Asia, you just might spot every color of the rainbow.
With food, music, entertainment, and more, this annual springtime event is a fun way to welcome warm weather back to Cleveland.
There are 48 brilliantly diverse and colorful countries in Asia. In China alone, 56 ethnic groups coexist in one vast culture. This festival is just a small sampling of the amazing cultural diversity of Asia, but it's an incredible opportunity to learn about other cultures and to celebrate what makes Cleveland so special.
And it's also a super fun way to celebrate the diversity of cultures that make up our brilliant city.
This annual event is one you won't want to miss. Mark your calendar for this year's event!
The upcoming Cleveland Asian Festival is shaping up to be one of the most memorable festivals yet. Will you be attending this year’s festivities?
Looking for more culture in Cleveland? Check out even more upcoming cultural celebrations, including favorites like the Hungarian Festival and Krampus Fest. As the weather warms up, you might also enjoy a visit to the Cleveland Cultural Gardens.
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Nikki is a lifelong Ohioan with a love for literature. She holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Akron and has enjoyed publishing her written work since 2007. She has a love of travel and does so frequently, though she believes that home is where the heart is — she continues to work in and around Cleveland as a digital content specialist to this day, working on everything from commercial scripts and social media posts to grassroots marketing initiatives.
