16th Annual Salinas Asian Cultural Fair
Our 2025 Asian Cultural Fair is scheduled for Saturday, April 26! A full schedule of events will be published on this page, including exhibits, tours, lectures, performances, vendor and non-profit information tables, and lots of good food! Placing an ad or reserving a vendor table? Click on the payment button below.
Asian Cultural Fair Booklet:
Reserve your ad space in the Asian Cultural Fair booklet now. The booklet will be made available to all Fair attendees.
Arts & Crafts and Food Vendors:
We are accepting registrations for food vendors and arts and crafts booths, which will be located on California St. in front of the Buddhist Temple of Salinas.
Nonprofit/Educational Tables/Booths:
If you are representing a nonprofit/educational organization, Contact Cathy Chavez-Miller at meankitty132@gmail.com or Athena Michelle Ereno at athenaereno@gmail.com to register your table for FREE. Once the lineup is solidified, we will contact vendors on the list.
Reserve Ad Space (in booklet) or Vendor Table:
Advertisers/Vendors - Pay Here
Asian Festival Schedule
April 26, 2025
11:00 - 11:30: Opening Ceremony: Filipino Community of Salinas Valley, 250 Calle Cebu, Salinas
Monterey Bay Lion Dance Team
Master of Ceremonies: Larry Hirahara
Mayor Dennis Donohue
Councilwoman Gloria De La Rosa
County Supervisor Luis Alejo
Assemblyman Robert Rivas
Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren
11:30 - 12 p.m.: Confucius Church
Meng Hua and Monterey Bay Chinese Association Dance Groups
12:00 - 2:00 p.m.: Filipino Community Center, Calle Cebu
Displays and entertainment, TBA
12:00 - Afternoon: Buddhist Temple of Salinas, 14 California St.
Asian Artifact Sale, Ramen and Rice Balls (Kendo Club), and Bonsai Demonstration
12:00 - 2 p.m. Outdoor Stage - California and Lake Sts (DJ Music)
Kendo Demonstration
Meng Hua & Monterey Bay Chinese Association Dance
2:00 - 2:40 p.m.: Chinatown Walking Tour
Meet at Filipino Community Center, 250 Calle Cebu. Tour Guides: Jason Agpaoa, Al Baguio, and Albert Fong
2:45 - 3:20 p.m. Walking Tour Continues:
Route: Calle Cebu to Lake Street, Moongate Plaza, and Republic Cafe. Ends at Buddhist Temple. Prize Drawing!
4:00 p.m.: Cultural Fair Ends. Thank you!
Ongoing Events: Asian Food; Open Air Arts & Crafts Vendors and Information Booths; History Displays; Japanese Artifact Sale (Buddhist Temple); Produce Sale (Confucius Church); Classic Car Show. At Moongate Plaza (Soledad St.): Urban Arts Collaborative Gallery Exhibit and sidewalk art; ACE Exhibition: Filipinos Building Community in Salinas Chinatown.
