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Fairfax City • Sunday, May 17, 2026 • 11:00am – 6:00pm

Logo for the Asian Festival on main, featuring white text and pink graphic symbols on a black background.

A celebration of Asian heritage through food, arts & craft, education, and performances in the heart of Old Town Fairfax City.

Stylized illustration of a black horse surrounded by pink chrysanthemums and leaves, with pink Asian characters in a square on the lower right.

Asian Festival on Main is a free, one-day outdoor family festival in Historic Old Town Fairfax City celebrating Asian food, culture, and community.

Enjoy incredible eats, artisan shopping, cultural performances, and interactive experiences throughout the day.

  • 60+ food vendors serving a wide range of Asian street food

  • 60+ artisan and local vendors featuring crafts, goods, and small businesses

  • Cultural performances, demonstrations, showcases, and community activities

  • Free games, Cosplay Runway, Otaku Garden, mini horse petting zoo, karaoke, and beer garden

  • To help keep everyone informed, attendees can sign up to receive emergency text alerts during AFM in case of an urgent update or important safety message. Text Asianfest to 888777 to sign up.

Be a Friend of AFM

Asian Festival on Main (AFM) has always been about community. As a nonprofit event, we are committed to keeping the festival free and accessible for everyone. Friends of AFM is a simple way to support the festival and help us continue to grow.

With a $50 donation, you are directly supporting the experience, the programming, and the future of AFM. Your support helps bring culture, food, and community together for thousands of people in Fairfax.

Click here to learn more!

Event Location: 3999 University Drive, Fairfax, VA 22030