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2025
AAPI CULTURE FEST
& NIGHT MARKET
In Honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, this event celebrates AAPI identity through art, culture, and community while fostering unity and cross-cultural understanding in Colorado. Bringing AANHPI communities and organizations together, it celebrates and showcases the richness of their diversity and heritage.
Details
FREE EVENT
The AAPI Culture Fest serves to foster connection, dialogue, and celebration. Join as we unite to honor the stories, struggles, and triumphs of the AAPI community. Together, we will celebrate and honor our heritage, and embrace the diversity that truly defines us.
This year, AAPI Culture Fest is coming to the Civic Center NIGHT MARKET in partnership with the Civic Center Conservancy. At the Civic Center NIGHT MARKET x AAPI Culture Fest, everyone will still be able to explore cultural Community Hubs, performances, and a pop-up art auction.
When
Saturday, May 16th, 2025
5 pm - 10 pm
Location
Civic Center Park
101 14th Ave, Denver, CO 80204
Event Highlight
AAPI Pop-up Art Auction
Please join us for a ONE NIGHT only LIVE POP-UP ART AUCTION. In tandem with this year’s AAPI Culture Fest Night Market, the art auction is free and open to the public. Staged during three intervals (6:30; 7:30; 8:30) throughout the night, visitors will get the chance to bid on artwork made by local AAPI artists of all ages. From young adults to internationally-recognized artists–there will be a wide range of artwork and price points to choose from. This is a great opportunity to build your own art collection, in support of local AAPI artists and our community-at-large. Artists will receive 100% of their sales proceeds, with a 10% suggested donation back to the Denver Asian-American Pacific Islander Commission (DAAPIC) for next year’s Culture Fest.
Call for Artists
We invite all Colorado-based AAPI artists to participate in the 2025 AAPI Culture Fest Pop-Up Art Auction, held in the McNichols Civic Center Building. AAPI artists of all levels from students to working professionals are encouraged to participate Each artist may submit one artwork to be sold in the live auction during the AAPI Culture Fest. Sales go directly back to the artists, with a suggested 10% sales commission donation to DAAPIC to support future fundraising for the 2026 AAPI Culture Fest. Don’t miss this opportunity to showcase your work to a large audience in celebration of AAPI Heritage Month
Presented By
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Asian American Pacific Islander Commision
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Civic Center Conservancy
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Asian Roundtable of Colorado
It is your right to access oral or written language assistance, sign language interpretation, real-time captioning via CART, or disability-related accommodations. To request any of these services at no cost to you, please contact hrcppio@denvergov.org with three business days’ notice.
Event Highlight
Night Market
& Community Hubs
At the heart of our AAPI Culture Event lies the Community Hubs, a vibrant cultural marketplace where visitors can immerse themselves in the diverse cultures of Denver's AAPI communities. Explore a mosaic of traditions from Vietnamese, Hmong, Filipino, Korean, Mongolian, Japanese, Chinese, and Pacific Islander cultures. Connect with AAPI businesses and non-profit organizations, and engage with members of various communities, from "Chinatown" to "K-Town."
Call for Community Hub Vendors
We are seeking AAPI businesses, artisans, and non-profit organizations to be part of this vibrant cultural marketplace, where visitors can explore the rich traditions of Denver’s AAPI communities. This is a unique opportunity to showcase your products, services, or cultural initiatives while connecting with the community. Whether you're a small business, artist, or community organization, we welcome you to be part of this celebration of culture, identity, and heritage. Secure your spot today and be part of this unforgettable event!
Event Highlight
Cultural
Performances
Indulge in AAPI culinary delights from various local food trucks, each offering traditional flavors and diverse cuisines. Showcasing the rich culinary heritage of the AAPI communities in Denver.
Call for AAPI Cultural Performers
We invite AAPI performers to take center stage during the 2025 AAPI Culture Fest! This is an opportunity to showcase your talent and celebrate the diverse cultural expressions of AAPI communities through music, dance, spoken word, martial arts, and more. Whether you’re a traditional dance group, contemporary artist, musician, or cultural performer, we welcome you to share your artistry and heritage with the community at this vibrant celebration. Apply now and be part of an unforgettable cultural experience!