Events & Entertainment

KEEP AUSTIN SPICY! Asian Food Festival will provide a wide variety of entertainment all through the day while you sample all the delicious selections at the Tamarind Food Court.

The Star Anise Performance Stage will showcase traditional cultural musical and dance performances as well as more modern music, and theatre. The main stage will also present the Keep Austin Spicy Awards, highlighting the SPICIEST contributors to Austin's food, community, and future.

When you're ready to digest all that food, head on over to the Papaya Interactive Zone, where you can participate in Yoga and Tai-Chi sessions, Acupuncture workshops and play popular Asian board games. Various educational and entertaining childrens activities will also take place throughout the day.

It is sure to be a satisfying day of food and fun!

Star Anise Performance Stage

The main stage will feature a wide variety of artists, including the mesmerizing world beats of Oliver Rajamani, cultural dances from different parts of Asia, martial arts demonstrations, divine harmonies from the Austin Chinese Chanson Choir, and much much more. We are even going to attempt the largest audience participation Bollywood dance in Austin! 

Come early and participate in free Yoga workshops including the unique Rhythm of the Soul Yoga workshop featuring Oliver Rajamani.

For a complete listing of all the talented performers at the festival, click here!

Papaya Interactive Zone

We realize that a good festival is one in which you can eat, drink, relax, and PLAY. For that, we bring you the Papaya Interactive Zone, where you will have the opportunity to learn from various workshops on Yoga, Tai Chi, Chinese medicine, Musical workshops, and games and activities for adults and kids. There is something fun for everyone!