FREE Asian Culture Center of TN: 10th Knox Asian Festival
Asian Culture Center of TN: 10th Knox Asian Festival
Sat Aug 26, 11 AM – 8 PM
World’s Fair Park, downtown Knoxville
2023 marks the tenth anniversary of Knox Asian Festival, the area’s largest annual Asian cultural exhibition. The festival will begin with a parade of each country’s delegations, which is expected to start at 10:30 AM and will travel from the World’s Fair Park fountains to the amphitheater. For the first time, the festival will feature live sumo wrestling demonstrations, courtesy of US Sumo: one at 2PM and another at 5PM, with opportunities for photos after each performance. Additionally, the Matsuriza taiko drummers from Disney World will be making a return. Other performances throughout the day include traditional dances, instrumental music, and martial arts demonstrations. Performances will occur on the main stage at the amphitheater, as well as smaller stages on the Festival Lawn and Performance Lawn. Another new feature this year is Songkran, which will be located at the Thai cultural tent. A key component of the festivities is the water fights. Visitors will be able to take part in water fights in the designated area. Prior registration through the Asian Festival website is encouraged. Check the passport program on our website. Festival-goers will also be treated to over forty food vendors, as well as dozens of craft vendors. There will also be axe-throwing and other activities for the whole family.