Celebration Guide
Here’s the break down of the many fun features at the 2011 fair! Come back for updates on what to expect in 2012!
For the Culture Connoisseur:
Thai Monk Blessing
10 a.m.
Monks from the San Bruno Thai Temple will perform a blessing to kick off festivities.
Civic Center Stage
Faces of Asia Cultural Procession
11 a.m.
A dazzling display of ethnic attire.
Begins at Civic Center Stage, ends at Community Stage on Golden Gate and Larkin Streets.
Asian Arts and Crafts Alley
11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Creative and high end arts and crafts.
Larkin and Golden Gate Streets
Balut Eating Contest
4 p.m.
Sponsored by Mama Sitas
Community Stage on Golden Gate and Larkin Streets
JCars
11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Quality modern J-cars and high-end European sports cars, like the A.m.use Skyline R35 GT-R, Mach III G35, Full Function 800HP and 650HP Evolutions, hosted by Wekfest.
Larkin and Turk Streets
Mah Jong Area
11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
All levels welcome.
Hosted by SF Chinese Club
Location TBD
Muay Thai Kickboxing Ring
1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Mixed martial arts demonstrations by the Shaolin monks, International Eskrima/Serrada Association, and bouts by amateur and professional Muay Thai and mixed martial arts fighters.
Sponsored by World Team USA
Ellis and Larkin Streets
Wine Area
11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
$10, includes five tastings and special souvenir glass.
Golden Gate and Larkin Streets
For Family and Kids
AHSC Cinema Showcase
1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Collection of short films and music videos reveal the vibrant Asian American media arts scene here in the Bay Area.
Presented by the Center for Asian American Media.
Samsung Hall, Asian Art Museum
AHSC School Awards Ceremony
12 p.m.
Local administrators, counselors, teachers and staff from Bay Area schools will be honored for their commitment to the future generation of Asian Pacific Americans. Sponsored by Target
Samsung Hall, Asian Art Museum
AHSC Student Art Display
11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
The special one-day only display will feature paintings, sculptures and photography by Bay Area students.
In conjunction with School Awards program and Asian Art Museum Free Day
AHSC School Raffle Fundraiser
11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Prize drawings all day. Win roundtrip Virgin America tickets, $500, SF Giants tickets and more. Purchase tickets at a raffle booth.
Sponsored by Sterling Bank and Trust
Civic Center Stage
Asian Art Museum Free Day
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Experience the Bali exhibit. Create your own original artwork on the steps of the museum, and tour the Asian Art Museum for free all day.
Sponsored by Target
100 Larkin St.
Carnival Rides and Kids Area
11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Visit Po from Kung Fu Panda, get your face painted, and check out reptiles and amphibians.
McAllister and Grove Streets
Healthy Living Pavilion
11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Visit the Pavilion for free hepatitis B Screenings, health education, blood pressure checks, and enter for your chance to win a FREE Apple iPad 2, sponsored by Subaru.
Grove and Larkin Streets
