Event Information

Tampa, We’re Back with More! 

Dream Asia Festival returns to the Florida State Fairgrounds on March 5–7, 2027!

Come hungry for three days of Asian street food, sweet treats, and festival favorites from 80+ food vendors. Stay for K-Pop, anime, live performances, shopping, and family fun—with brand-new experiences making their Tampa debut!

80+ Food Vendors. So Much to Try.

Make room for NEW flavors in Tampa: Rainbow Dumplings, Sushi Taco, Onigiri, Strawberry Sando, Sweet Sip drinks in bear cups, Seafood Boil Ramen, and Pineapple Meat Skewers.

Find your favorites, too: one-meter yakitori, tanghulu, takoyaki, yakisoba, Korean corn dogs, taiyaki, chili garlic noodles, ube mango sticky rice, Filipino barbecue, lechon, and more.

Bring your friends, share a few bites, and discover your next craving.

Live Entertainment & All-New Experiences

K-Star Circus
Catch a high-energy show combining martial arts, acrobatics, and traditional Chinese performance elements.

NEW! K-Pop Party
Join K-Pop group performances, random dance parties, and a group dance battle. Come ready to cheer—and dance!

NEW! Dream Asia Anime Rush!
Celebrate your favorite anime with idol and anime band performances, Guess the Anime!, a Kawaii Dance Workshop, a Cosplay Contest, and a VTuber Concert.

NEW! Dream Asia Auto Fest
Explore JDM cars and automotive culture at our car show.

NEW! Dream Asia Big Smash
Feel the excitement of live Lucha Libre wrestling.

Traditional Cultural Performances
Celebrate Asian traditions with Lion Dance and cultural showcases.

Headliners: Gun Boi Kaz & MEIRLIN

40+ Merchandise & Anime Vendors

Browse anime collectibles, handcrafted goods, fashion, accessories, artwork, and Asian cultural merchandise. Find a new favorite piece, pick up a gift, or get creative with DIY shopping experiences.

Make It a Family Day

Meet the animals at our NEW petting zoo, take on the Squid Game Challenge, try the drifting cart experience, and explore face painting and kids workshops.

 

Tickets

  • Advance General Admission: $13 before tax, vaild until 11:55 PM the ight before the selected event date.

  • Same Day General Admission: $20 before tax
  • VIP: $39 before tax

  • Dream Asia Auto Fest Showcase Pass: $30 before tax, including 2 VIP tickets and 1 parking spot at the festival, open to registered carshow participants,