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+ Make A Contribution Today
CelebrAsian: The annual Asian Heritage Festival has been the largest and fastest growing Asian American event in the State of Iowa. It has grown from 10,000 attendees to over 60,000, drawing people throughout Iowa and across the US, making it one of Iowa’s premier annual festivals. Organized and executed mainly by volunteers, CelebrAsian is made possible through the support of numerous individuals, businesses, non-profits, and corporations. Help ensure CelebrAsian remains a permanent, quality, free admission event in Iowa by making a contribution today!
+ Become A Vendor or Non-Profit Exhibitor
We are SO ready for another year of CelebrAsian and hope you are too after such a challenging time for everyone! Since its inception, CelebrAsian has welcomed over 50,000 attendees annually to immerse themselves in the sights, sounds and taste of Asia from cultural exhibits, history, authentic food, live music, cultural performances to sports, martial arts, and family-friendly activities. It is only with your participation that we are able to host this rich cultural event that helps make Iowa a vibrant inclusive place to live work and play. Thank you in advance for being a part of an event that cultivates life-long learning of our diverse communities, which is more critical now than ever. Our broader community is eager and excited to see CelebrAsian come to life again this Memorial Day Weekend.
As a Vendor/Exhibitor, you will be provided with a 10x10 tent in a festival village, one table, two chairs, and signage. IAA cannot guarantee participation at CelebrAsian. Should there be no availability or space at the time of your application, IAA will refund your payment. IAA reserves the right to exclude vendor applicants whose products and/or services are inconsistent with the mission and vision of IAA. Final registered vendors are required to staff their tent for the full duration of CelebrAsian
Final registered vendors are required to staff their tent for the full duration of CelebrAsian
Sign up and pay to be a vendor or non-profit exhibitor for CelebrAsian
+ Get Your Village Involved
Villages that represent different Asian communities make up an essential part of the CelebrAsian experience. They have their own designated spaces at the Festival and participate with cooking demos, cultural performances, food, and cultural awareness. Interested in signing up a village? More information and the Village application can be found here .
+ Volunteer
CelebrAsian Needs You!
CelebrAsian, the annual Asian Heritage Festival, is one of Iowa's premier festivals. Organized and executed mainly by volunteers! Join the volunteer team for a shift that will provide opportunities to learn more about the Asian culture, exciting entertainment, fabulous food, and much more! After your shift enjoy this free festival with family and friends.
Join the team and CelebrAsian! Whether you would like to join one of our many planning committees or just to help out on the day of CelebrAsian, we'd like to hear from you. For any questions on becoming a volunteer, please contact us.
Volunteers will be accepted on an ongoing and as needed basis. If we are unable to accommodate your interest this year, your information will be kept for future CelebrAsian festivals and other volunteer opportunities with Iowa Asian Alliance.
Other questions, please contact us.
+ Health and Wellness Vendor Registration
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CelebrAsian is a celebration of traditions of Asian Americans and contemporary contributions that cultivates life-long understanding. It is a special celebration that builds upon Iowa’s unique history by uniting its diverse Asian American community and its spectacular showcase of traditional and contemporary cultural pride and identity. The Health & Wellness Village came about in 2006 to connect providers and the Asian American Community to health and wellness services. We would like to thank Wellmark once again for sponsoring the Health and Wellness Village this year.
To qualify as a Health and Wellness vendor your organization or business should have a health focus and provide educational information to CelebrAsian visitors.
For your convenience, we have included timeframes for all shifts that can be split amongst volunteers. Please complete the shift field below, with up to two volunteer names per shift. Note: only one volunteer is required for each shift.
+ Table Tennis
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Registration is now open for the Table Tennis Tournaments! You may only sign up for one tournament: Beginners/Intermediate Singles (combined) or Advanced Singles. Women may sign up for both the women’s tournament and one of the other tournaments. $10 registration fee per tournament. All participants must sign waiver form before playing.
Round Robin play (Approx. 4 to a round). Round Robin groups will be arranged using USATT & RATINGS CENTRAL ratings to spread the talent. Top player in each round robin will advance and then single elimination through finals. 3 Star ITTF approved balls will be used. USATT rules are used. Games to 11 points, best 3 out of 5 games wins the match.
Trophies will be given to the top 3 players in each tournament. No cash awards.
Please register online. Registrations is on a first come, first serve basis so signup now before registration spots are filled!
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