12th Annual Knox Asian Festival
Voted the “Best Arts and Culture Event in the South" and "The BEST Festival 2024" by the TN Hospitality and Tourism Association, the Knox Asian Festival brings authentic foods, exciting performances, and traditional activities to Knoxville, TN. This event is packed with family-friendly fun, as you dive into the various Asian and Pacific Islander cultures of Japan, Indonesia, China, The Philippines, Vietnam, Taiwan, India, Bangladesh, Thailand, Malaysia, Korea, Nepal, & Singapore.
The day begins with the Asian Cultural Parade at 10:30 AM, starting at the Water Fountain on the Festival Lawn and ending at the Amphitheater stage. During the festival, booths for each country will have food vendors, activities, and performances for you to explore. There will also be ongoing performances in the Amphitheater and 2 other stages!
🌺✨ Exciting News for Knox Asian Festival 2025! ✨🌺
We are thrilled to announce that Hawaiian Fire Dancers and Hula Dancers will be joining us for the very first time! 🎉🔥🌊
This is an incredible opportunity to experience and celebrate Pacific Islander culture through their mesmerizing performances. Let’s come together to learn, enjoy, and be captivated by their artistry and traditions. 🌴💃✨
Mark your calendars and stay tuned for more updates – you won’t want to miss this! 🌟
🌺✨ BY POPULAR DEMAND - SUMO WRESTLING ✨🌺
Don't miss sumo wrestling, courtesy of USA Sumo! There will be two demonstrations throughout the day and opportunities after each show for pictures with the wrestlers.
Meet the Sumo Stars for an interactive evening that you will never forget! Stick around after the show for photos!
FEATURED WRESTLERS
Meet world-class sumo wrestlers:
- 🏆 Mende (Mongolia)
Undefeated with 14 wins in 14 matches, a man who made history!
ICHI
6'4" 540 lbs
* Winner of Emperor's Cup (highest award in Japanese Pro Sumo)
See Ichi in action!
HIROKI
6'4" 570 lbs
* Heaviest Sumo Wrestler on Earth
See Hiroki in action!
🌺✨ Stay Cool at Knox Asian Festival 2025! ✨🌺
We’re making sure you can enjoy all the festivities comfortably! This year, we’ll have FREE water stations and plenty of water spray stations to help you stay refreshed while enjoying the amazing performances, including our first-ever Hawaiian Fire Dancers and Hula Dancers! 💦🔥💃
Come ready to experience the magic of culture and stay cool while you celebrate! 🌴☀️
An undisputed favorite of fans from the many cultures and countries where they have performed, they continue to mesmerize listeners with their rolling, clashing, dramatic choreography and sound.
Taste of Asia - Over FORTY Food Vendors Representing a DOZEN Cultures
Come taste a variety of authentic Asian cuisine, courtesy of all of our food vendors! Experience familiar favorites or discover something new!
Asian World & Passport Program
The Asian Festival also includes a strong educational component: experience “Asian World,” as you and fellow visitors travel through various booths named after Asian cultural interactive activities and feature traditional foods and art. Children and adults will receive a stamp on their festival passports for each cultural booth visited. Everyone is encouraged to visit all cultural booths to learn about the diversity of cultural traditions!
Thank you again to all of our Sponsors, who continue to help make this extraordinary
event a reality!
On the Day Ticket will be $5. Please purchase before the Aug 23rd. Thank you so much.
