UTSA Asian Festival returns

Come out to one of largest celebrations of Asian cultures in south Texas.

SATXtoday: UTSA Asian Festival

UTSA Asian Festival returns Saturday May 27 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the UTSA Downtown Campus.

Photo via UTSA Asian Festival Team

Have you attended the UTSA Asian Festival in the past? Good news, the family-friendly festival is back. This celebration was moved to May for Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. The event will be held on Saturday, May 27 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the UTSA Downtown Campus.

Asian Festival will feature performances, entertainment, hands-on activities, and food that celebrates the diverse Asian diaspora represented in South Texas and San Antonio.

SATXtoday: San Antonio lion dance association

Catch a performance by the San Antonio Lion Dance Association this weekend at the UTSA Asian Festival

Photo via UTSA Asian Festival

The San Antonio Lion Dance Association will kick off the event with a parade by event performers, UTSA Administration, and local dignitaries including Judge Peter Sakai.

Know before you go:

Pro tip: Credit and debt cards are the preferred payment method for food and merchandise.

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