Knox Asian Festival

06/06/2026

🇰🇷🥁 Welcome the Korean Association to the 13th Knox Asian Festival! 🥁🇰🇷 As they bring the vibrant sounds and traditions of Korea

✨ Samulnori
Experience the energy and excitement of Samulnori, a dynamic Korean percussion performance rooted in traditional rural music. Meaning "playing four instruments," Samulnori features the kkwaenggwari (small gong), jing (large gong), janggu (hourglass drum), and buk (barrel drum). Together, these instruments represent the forces of nature—thunder, wind, rain, and clouds—creating powerful rhythms that tell stories of community, celebration, and cultural heritage.

✨ Jindo Drum Dance
Travel to the beautiful island of Jindo through this captivating folk drum dance. Performers wear a buk (barrel drum) strapped to their bodies while dancing and drumming in perfect harmony. With graceful movements, elegant rhythms, and expressive storytelling, the Jindo Drum Dance celebrates the spirit of community and the natural rhythms of Korean life.

Join us as we celebrate the rich cultural traditions of Korea through music, movement, and unforgettable performances!

Tickets :
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06/05/2026

The Asian Culture Center of Tennessee is excited to partner with the City of Knoxville for the Summer Program for Kids!

Join us every Wednesday from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Kid A'Riffic Fun in the Park for a fun-filled day of cultural activities, games, arts, crafts, and educational experiences for children and families.

June 10 - Covenant Health Park, 500 E. Jackson Ave
June 17- Baxter Ave Park, 204 E. Baxter Ave
June 24 - Hill Ave between Hall of Fame & State St.
July 8 - Urban Wilderness Gateway Park, 1515 Tilson Rd
July 15 -West Hills Park, 410 N. Winston Rd
July 22- World's Fair Park, 910 World's Fair Park Dr.

06/04/2026

🔥 Get ready to experience the delicious flavors of Indonesia with Dapur Mia Indonesian Street Food! 🇮🇩🍜

From savory street food favorites to refreshing tropical drinks, Dapur Mia is bringing authentic Indonesian flavors straight to Knoxville!

🔥 Featured Menu Items:
🍜 Mie Goreng Sayuran – Flavorful vegetable fried noodles
🥟 Tahu Isi Sayuran – Crispy stuffed vegetable tofu
🌯 Lumpia Ayam – Indonesian-style chicken egg rolls
🍢 Sate Ayam – Grilled chicken satay with delicious peanut sauce
🥔 Risoles – Creamy chicken and vegetable croquettes
🥟 Pastel – Savory pastry filled with vegetables and noodles
🌱 Tempe Mendoan – Crispy Indonesian fried tempeh
🌽 Bakwan Jagung – Golden corn fritters

🥤 Cool Down with Traditional Indonesian Drinks:
🍋 Es Kuwut – Refreshing cucumber and lime drink
🥥 Es Cendol – Sweet coconut and palm sugar dessert drink
🥭 Ice Mango Jelly Squash – Tropical mango delight

Whether you're already a fan of Indonesian cuisine or trying it for the first time, this is your chance to discover one of Southeast Asia's most beloved food cultures!

📅 13th Knox Asian Festival
📍 World's Fair Park, Knoxville
Date: 08/30/2026

Come hungry and support local Asian-owned businesses while enjoying an unforgettable cultural experience!

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Come join the fun at the 13th Knox Asian Festival for food, music, and culture in person! #1 Best Festilval award Festival.

06/04/2026

Tealicious is Coming to 13th Knox Asian Festival. Yummy!!!

Bánh tráng trộn, or Vietnamese rice paper salad, is a popular street food made from shredded rice paper mixed with various ingredients like dried beef, quail eggs, green mango, peanuts, and herbs, tossed in savory sauces and spices for a sweet, spicy, salty, and sour flavor.

Pandan waffle is a popular Southeast Asian street food, especially in Vietnam, known for their vibrant green color, sweet, fragrant flavor, and a unique texture that's crispy on the outside and soft and chewy on the inside.

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05/29/2026

Yes,, We will have Passport program. Come with your kids and travel 14 Asian Countires at the World Fair Park on August 30th. (Kids under 12 years olds are FREE)

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05/29/2026

Your voice matters! Please take a few minutes to complete the What’s Next Knoxville survey and help shape the future of our city for the next 25 years.

This is an opportunity to share your ideas about arts, culture, creative spaces, transportation, housing, and the kind of community you want Knoxville to become.

You do not need to be an expert — your personal experiences and opinions are important. Together, we can help ensure that arts and culture remain an essential part of Knoxville’s future.

The Asian Culture Center of Tennessee supports creating a Japanese Garden in Knoxville.This project would promote wellness, mindfulness, relaxation, and mental strength and become a unique cultural and educational destination for the community.

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05/29/2026

Japanese Iris will bloom beautifully in June In Iwakuni Japan. If you are going to Japan in June, Please go visit Iwakuni City. TN state flower also is Iris.

https://sos.tn.gov/civics/pages/tennessee-state-symbols

05/27/2026

On August 29th at World Fair Park, experience a unique concert featuring traditional Japanese drumming (Taiko) and the enchanting sounds of the Japanese harp. This event will also include a delightful Bento box for attendees.

This marks the first appearance of The Columbus Koto Ensemble, promising an unforgettable cultural experience. Join us for this special occasion and enjoy the artistry of these talented musicians.

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05/25/2026

* Today, we honor and remember the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. On this Memorial Day, the Asian Culture Center of Tennessee expresses our deepest gratitude and respect to all who sacrificed for freedom and peace.

We also recognize and thank the many Asian American and Pacific Islander service members and families who have contributed to the strength and diversity of our nation.

May we come together as a community to reflect, remember, and appreciate the freedoms we share today.

With gratitude and respect,
Asian Culture Center of Tennessee 🇺🇸🕊️

05/23/2026

🌷 "What is a Kids Market at the 13th Knox Asian Festival?" 💐

A Kids Market is a one-day, in-person event where children ages 5–17 run their own small businesses. Kids sell products or services they have created, interact with real customers, and experience what it is like to earn money through their own efforts.

The Asian Culture Center of TN believes experiences like this help children learn what it is like to run a small business and inspire them to learn even more in the future. 🍀
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