Asian Festival on Main

05/26/2026

Here is the recap!

Asian Festival on Main is a free, one-day outdoor family festival in Historic Old Town Fairfax City celebrating Asian food, culture, and community.

05/19/2026

05/18/2026

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Large crowds turned out for the Sixth Annual Asian Festival on Main in Old Town Fairfax, featuring food, performances and cultural exhibits.

05/17/2026

CUE DETOUR & ROAD CLOSURE ANNOUNCEMENT:

The following roads will be closed from 8 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Sunday, May 17 for the Asian Festival on Main:

🚧 Main St between Chain Bridge Rd and East St
🚧 University Dr between North St and South St
🚧 Sager Ave between Chain Bridge Rd and East St

Plan your travel accordingly and allow extra time for delays.

Riding CUE to the festival? Find your route and schedule online: cuebus.org.

05/16/2026

Join us at Asian Festival on Main 2026 tomorrow!

Come spend the day with us in the heart of Fairfax for a vibrant celebration of Asian food, culture, performances, shopping, and community. From incredible eats and diverse live entertainment to family fun, Otaku Garden, the Beer & Karaoke Garden, and so much more, AFM is a festival built to bring people together. Bring your friends, bring your family, and come ready to explore, celebrate, and make great memories with us.

This festival would not be possible without the incredible support of our sponsors, partners, and community champions who believe in celebrating Asian culture, supporting local businesses, and bringing people together in Fairfax.

A special thank you to our Presenting Sponsor, Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races, and to all of our Tiger Level and Panda/King Cobra Level sponsors for helping make AFM 2026 possible.

Your support helps us create a free, welcoming, and vibrant festival for thousands of attendees to enjoy through food, performances, arts, culture, and community.

We are deeply grateful, and we cannot wait to celebrate with everyone on May 17.

Event details:
https://www.asianfestivalonmain.com/event-details

📆 May 17, 2026 | Sunday | 11 AM–6 PM
⛩️ Fairfax City Old Town Square
📍3999 University Dr, Fairfax, VA 22030
🌐 www.AsianFestivalonMain.com

05/16/2026

The performer lineup for AFM 2026 is here.

From lion and dragon dance, cultural dance, martial arts, and music to K-pop, cosplay, and our headliner Infusion, Asian Festival on Main is bringing a full day of performances and energy to Fairfax City.

Catch performances all day on the Unity Stage at Old Town Square, plus special programming at the Beer & Karaoke Garden, including karaoke and multiple lion dance appearances by Choy Wun Lion Dance Troupe throughout the festival grounds.

Featured highlights include:
11:15 AM Dragon & Lion Dance by Choy Wun on Main Street
3:00 PM Cosplay Runway
5:00 PM Headliner: Infusion

Beer & Karaoke Garden highlights:
11 AM to 1 PM Old Glory DC Rugby Meet & Greet
12 PM to 2:45 PM Karaoke
3:00 PM Lion Dance Performance by Choy Wun
3:30 PM to 5 PM Karaoke

Please note: Performer list and timing are subject to change without notice.

Check the full schedule on our website and plan your day with us.

Event Details
📆 May 17, 2026 | Sunday | 11 AM–6 PM
⛩️ Fairfax City Old Town Square
📍3999 University Dr, Fairfax, VA 22030
🌐 www.AsianFestivalonMain.com

05/16/2026

Check out our FAQ page for everything you need to know before festival day, including parking, transportation, road closures, accessibility, family fun, food, and more.

Visit:
www.asianfestivalonmain.com/faqs

Event Details
📆 May 17, 2026 | Sunday | 11 AM–6 PM
⛩️ Fairfax City Old Town Square
📍3999 University Dr, Fairfax, VA 22030
🌐 www.AsianFestivalonMain.com

05/16/2026

Planning to join us at Asian Festival on Main tomorrow ?
There are about 1,320 free parking spaces available within one block of Asian Festival on Main, so there is plenty of nearby parking for festival goers. We still recommend carpooling or using a rideshare when possible to help reduce traffic and make your arrival even easier.

For parking details and planning information, visit:
www.asianfestivalonmain.com/parking

Event Details
📆 May 17, 2026 | Sunday | 11 AM–6 PM
⛩️ Fairfax City Old Town Square
📍3999 University Dr, Fairfax, VA 22030
🌐 www.AsianFestivalonMain.com

05/15/2026

Join us at Asian Festival on Main for Hungry Immigrant LIVE, a special live podcast recording with Chef Dr. Abang Brian.

We’ll be talking about food, culture, community, creativity, and the stories that shape who we are.

📍 Asian Discovery Plaza, Asian Festival on Main
📅 Sunday, May 17
🎙 Panel 1: Food, Community & Belonging — 1:30 PM
🎙 Panel 2: Culture, Creativity & Community — 3:30 PM

Come be part of the live audience!



Event Details
📆 May 17, 2026 | Sunday | 11 AM–6 PM
⛩️ Fairfax City Old Town Square
📍3999 University Dr, Fairfax, VA 22030
🌐 www.AsianFestivalonMain.com