October Newsletter: Photo Gallery + Race Champions
OCTOBER 2026 EVENT recap
COMMUNITY • CULTURE • CONNECTION
Asia Fest 2026: Event Highlights
Thanks to the enthusiasm and support of our attendees, sponsors, performers, vendors, volunteers, and partners, Asian Focus Asia Fest 2026 was one of our most successful events yet.
Nearly 10,000 attendees
56 performers showcasing diverse cultural talents
43 dragon boat race teams competing in an exciting day of competition
90+ vendor booths featuring a bustling marketplace filled with cultural displays, merchandise, and food
11th Annual Asia Fest 2026 was Truly Unforgettable
On Saturday, September 19th, from 9am to 5pm, the Koka Booth Amphitheatre in Cary, NC, was bursting with color, laughter, and an unstoppable community spirit.
Thousands of smiling faces came together for an unforgettable day of culture, community, food, music, and heart-pounding dragon boat races. Asia Fest 2026 was a record-breaking celebration that brought our Triangle community closer together, and we’re so grateful to everyone who helped make it possible.
We’re grateful to the many elected officials, community leaders, sponsors for joining us at the VIP reception and showed their support for Asia Fest 2026. Your presence helped make this celebration even more meaningful, and we’re honored to have you stand alongside our community as we celebrate the rich cultures and traditions of Asia.
Eye-dotting ritual performed before a new lion's first performance
Congresswoman Deborah Ross and President of Asian Focus Yun Chuu at Opening Ceremony
Thank You to Our Sponsors and Partners! ❤️
These festivities were made possible by the incredible support of our wonderful sponsors. Your generosity, partnership, and commitment to our community helped bring this celebration of culture and diversity to life.
Photo Gallery
Asia Fest 2026 Photo Gallery ☀️
Relive the excitement, color, and energy of Asia Fest 2026 through our event photo gallery! From the thrilling dragon boat races and spectacular cultural performances to the vibrant vendor marketplace and community celebrations, the gallery captures the moments that made this year’s festival unforgettable.
Whether you're looking for your team crossing the finish line, a favorite performer on stage, or memories shared with family and friends, we invite you to explore and enjoy the highlights from an amazing day.
2026 Dragon Boat Race Team Champions!
Congratulations to all 43 Dragon Boat Race Teams that competed in this year's races. Your teamwork, determination, and competitive spirit made the competition one of the highlights of Asia Fest 2026.
A special congratulations to our gold medal winners for their outstanding performance on the water. Thank you to every paddler, drummer, steersperson, and supporter who helped make the Dragon Boat Festival a tremendous success.
🏆 Dragon Boat Race Gold Medalists
Division A Championship: Charlotte Fury
Division A Consolation: NCFAA
Division A Minor: Army - Golden Dragon
Division B Championship: CBCNC
Division B Consolation: CBHPW Real Estate Warriors
Division B Minor: DA Cavalier Guardians
Division C Championship: Kinya Paddle Pals
Division C Consolation: KPMG / Morrisville Marvels
Division C Minor: Thunderbolt - MetLife
Division D Championship: Team Energy
Division D Consolation: Leo's Wake
Thank You to All Involved
A huge thank you to our performers, vendors, sponsors, volunteers, food vendors, artists, community organizations, event staff, and everyone who helped bring Asia Fest to life. Whether you were on stage, behind a booth, serving delicious food, volunteering your time, supporting the event, or simply showing up to celebrate, you were an important part of what made this day so special.
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