Date: Saturday, Sep 19
Time: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Venue: 8003 Regency Pkwy, Cary
Price: Free
Category: Family
Join Asian Focus for their 11th Annual event & spectacular ASIA FEST with Dragon Boat Racing! Featuring the Greater Triangle ...
Family · Cary
“Bring a picnic blanket and arrive by 9:00 am to grab a lakeside spot.”
Asia Fest at Koka Booth Amphitheatre is an annual cultural celebration in Cary featuring traditional performances, food, and live dragon boat races on Symphony Lake. Organized by Asian Focus, this event brings together local communities to showcase diverse heritage through music, dance, and hands-on activities. What to Know: Admission to the festival is free, though you will want to bring card or cash for the various food trucks and craft vendors. The venue is highly stroller-friendly with paved pathways, and the grassy lawn is perfect for setting up a blanket. Parking is available in the venue's main lots, but it fills up quickly once the races begin, so arriving close to the 9:00 am start time is highly recommended. This is an excellent Saturday outing because it combines outdoor activity with cultural education. Kids can burn off energy walking along the lake while watching the synchronized paddling teams compete, making it an easy, low-stress way to spend a September morning.
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Asia Fest at Koka Booth Amphitheatre runs Saturday, Sep 19, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm.
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