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3rd Annual Gainesville Asian Festival
4
Apr
Date
4 Apr (Saturday)
Time
Sat, 10 AM – 4 PM
Venue
Bo Diddley Plaza, 111 E University Ave
Gainesville, FL, United States
📝 Useful Information
The 3rd Annual Gainesville Asian Festival is scheduled for Saturday, April 4, 2026, in Gainesville, Florida. This free, family-friendly event is hosted by the City of Gainesville and celebrates Asian American and Pacific Islander heritage through food, art, and performance.
The event transforms downtown Gainesville with a variety of cultural experiences:
For those interested in participating as a performer or vendor, applications were opened in February 2026 through the Bo Diddley Plaza Facebook page.
Are you planning to attend the festival as a guest, or are you looking for information on how to participate as a vendor or performer?
Event Details
Festival Highlights
•Date & Time: April 4, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
•Location: Bo Diddley Plaza, 111 E University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
•Cost: Free admission for all attendees
•Performances: A captivating schedule featuring Japanese taiko drumming, Chinese lion dancing, Polynesian dance, and traditional music.
•Cuisine: Authentic Asian and Pacific Islander dishes served from various food trucks.
•Art & Crafts: Handcrafted goods from artisan vendors and interactive activities such as origami and paper lantern making.
•Interactive Fun: A "festival journey" where attendees can collect stamps from different booths to redeem for prizes.
Updated at 23 Mar 2026
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