April 18, 2026

Arizona Asian
Festival

Celebrating Asian culture, heritage, and community in the heart of Arizona.

Desert Diamond Casino, Glendale AZ
10:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Plan Your Visit See Stage Program
16
Cultural Booths
6
Kids Activities
3
Tea Stations
$0
Admission
01Festival Highlights

Three ways to explore Asian heritage

16 booths

Alley of Cultures

Cultural pavilions with passport stamp collecting. Explore traditions from China, Japan, Korea, Vietnam, Philippines, India, and more.

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6 activities

Kids Kaleidoscope

Hands-on activities for young explorers including crafts, games, and cultural discovery stations designed for all ages.

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3 stations

Tea Garden

Traditional tea ceremonies and tastings. Experience the art of tea from multiple Asian traditions in a serene garden setting.

Explore
02Stage Program

Live on the Main Stage

01
Opening Ceremony
Official welcome and festival launch
ceremony
02
Colour Guard Parade
Ceremonial colour guard procession
ceremony
03
Tohono O'odham Nation Welcome
Traditional welcome performance by the Tohono O'odham Nation
cultural
04
Blended Brewing
Live musical performance
performance
05
Indonesian Culture on Main Stage
Indonesian cultural showcase featuring traditional arts and performance
cultural

Performance times will be announced as the event approaches

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03Featured Experiences

Where creativity meets innovation

K-12 Canvas of Cultures

Student art competition across 5 age groups celebrating Asian heritage and cultural identity. Winning pieces displayed at the festival with Phoenix Suns prizes.

5 AGE GROUPS · PHOENIX SUNS PRIZES
GOLD SPONSOR

AEGIS Digital Playground

Interactive 20x40 booth featuring 6 AI demos. Experience real-time language translation, cultural art generation, and heritage storytelling powered by responsible AI.

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04Plan Your Visit

Join us at Desert Diamond

Venue

Desert Diamond Casino
West Valley, Glendale AZ

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Date and Time

Saturday, April 18, 2026
10:00 AM to 8:00 PM

Admission

Free and open to all.
No tickets required.

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