Celebration Guide
Here’s the break down of the many fun features at the 2012 fair!
For the Culture Connoisseur:
Thai Monk Blessing
Thai monks from the Wat Buddhapradeep Temple in San Bruno performed a blessing at the 7th Annual Asian Heritage Street Celebration.
10 a.m.
Monks from the Wat Buddhapradeep Temple in San Bruno will perform a blessing to kick off festivities.
Civic Center Stage
Faces of Asia Cultural Procession
The Cherry Blossom Court have participated in the Faces of Asia Procession.
11 a.m.
A dazzling display of ethnic attire organized by Au Co Vietnamese Cultural Center.
Begins at Civic Center Stage, ends at Community Stage on Golden Gate and Larkin Streets.
Asian Arts and World Market
How cute are these ramen booties? Get them at this year's AHSC.
11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Creative and high end arts and crafts.
Larkin and Golden Gate 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
Wine Area
11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
$10, includes four tastings and special souvenir glass.
Golden Gate and Larkin Streets
For the Foodie
Food Trucks and Vendors
This year’s Asian Heritage Street Celebration boasts a scrumptious collection of pan Asian delights and sweets, along with the Bay Area’s most popular food trucks. Food vendors will be located on Golden Gate St. accompanied by a seating area and Food Trucks will be on Turk Street.
http://asianfairsf.com/explore/foodie-heaven-2012-delights/
Cooking Demos
Martin Yan will be cooking at 2:30 p.m.
10:50 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Learn how to cook delicious Asian dishes! Appearing will be celebrity chef Martin Yan, The Slanted Door’s owner and executive chef Charles Phan, co-owner of Nombe Restaurant Mari Takahashi, cookbook author Andrea Nguyen, chef Steve Cortez, and BBC America’s Chef Kayne Raymond. For a look at the chefs and the cooking schedule visit: http://asianfairsf.com/activities/culinary-celebrity-chefs/
Cooking Demo Stage
Larkin and Ellis Streets
Entertainment Line-up and Schedule
http://asianfairsf.com/performances/on-the-stage/
For Family and Kids
AHSC Cinema Showcase
2 p.m. to 4 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
2011 School Awards Ceremony.
11 a.m.
Local administrators, counselors, teachers and staff from Bay Area schools will be honored for their commitment to the promoting cross cultural diversity. Sponsored by Target
Samsung Hall, Asian Art Museum
AHSC School Raffle Fundraiser
11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Prize drawings all day. Win roundtrip Virgin America tickets, $500, 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.
Tour the Asian Art Museum for free all day.
Sponsored by Target
100 Larkin St.
Kids Area
11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Free chance to climb a rock wall, jump in a bouncy house, and more!
McAllister and Grove Streets
For Your Health
Healthy Living Pavilion
11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Visit the Pavilion for free hepatitis B Screenings, health education, blood pressure checks, and more.
Grove and Larkin Streets
National Viral Hepatitis Testing Day Celebration
Join Mayor Ed Lee, Center for Disease Control’s Dr. John Ward and the community to help inaugurate the first national testing day for viral hepatitis.
2:30 p.m.
Civic Center Stage at Fulton and Larkin
