Event Information

Dream Asia Festival – South Carolina 2026

August 7–9, 2026 · Columbia, SC
South Carolina State Fairgrounds

Get ready for a three-day celebration of Asian culture, cuisine, creativity, and community. Dream Asia Festival brings together flavors from across Asia, live performances, immersive activities, and one of the largest Asian street-food lineups in the region.

Whether you’re here for the food, the stage shows, the anime vendors, or a fun weekend with friends and family — Dream Asia Festival is your passport to an unforgettable experience.

🍜 What to Expect

- 80+ Food Vendors featuring authentic Asian street food from East Asia, Southeast Asia, South Asia & beyond
- 30+ Merch & Anime Vendors with collectibles, handmade goods, fashion, art, and lifestyle items
- Interactive games, competitions, and family-friendly entertainment all weekend

🎭 Live Performances & Featured Programming

All-day entertainment across the festival grounds, including:
- Headliners: Gun Boi Kaz, Seduza, Kromi, Ted Park
- Fetch the Fun Dog Show presented by Bone-A-Fied Talent Group
- DJ & Live Music
- Cultural Performances: sumo wrestling, lion dancing, tinikling
- K-pop Random Dance Play
- Cosplay Contest
- Squid Game Challenge
- Karaoke Contest

👨‍👩‍👧 Family Activities

- Kids Activity Zone

- Kids 10 & under enter FREE.

🎟 Ticket Options
Early Bird GA: $12 + fees + tax
Available until 11:59pm the day before each event day (while supplies last)

Same Day GA: $20 + tax
Available starting 12:00am on each event day (online & at door)

VIP: $39 + fees + tax
Includes:

  • - VIP Early Access (first hour exclusive daily)

  • - Express VIP entry lane at gate

  • - Exclusive VIP merch

  • - VIP area by stage

  • - All-day entry & re-entry

  • - VIP merch: Choose any 2 of the following：Rodeo Hat, Ninja Warrior Hat, Asian Hand Fan, Rico Rico Soccer Ball

  • - VIP Lounge

  • - Special: Complimentary VIP Bracelet Experience offered by Chic Aura

  • - Full access to all food vendors, performances, contests, anime & merch areas

🕒 Event Hours

Friday
- 4pm-5pm: VIP Exclusive Hour
- 5pm-10pm: GA Session 1

Saturday
- 10am–11am: VIP Exclusive Hour
- 11am-2pm: GA Session 1
- 2:30pm-5:30pm: GA Session 2
- 6pm-10pm: GA Session 3

Sunday
- 10am–11am: VIP Exclusive Hour
- 11am-2pm: GA Session 1
- 2:30pm-5pm: GA Session 2
- 5:30pm-10pm: GA Session 3