ASIAN AMERICAN EXPO
Your Luckiest Weekend of the Year
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YOUR LUCKIEST WEEKEND OF THE YEAR
Each and every single red envelope has something special! Cash, Gift Cards, or even popular Pokémon TCGs. Red envelopes will be distributed everywhere at the event: at the entrance, at the stages, at the info booths. We are planning to give out over 20,000 red envelopes for the weekend. (Get them while they’re available!)
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Thank you to the companies that have helped Asian American Expo become the event it is today.
THE ULTIMATE LUNAR NEW YEAR EXPERIENCE.
Kick off the new year at The Largest Lunar New Year Celebration in America. Taking over seven exhibition halls across 1.2 million square feet at the iconic Fairplex in Pomona (home of the Los Angeles County Fair), the Asian American Expo transforms into an electric, multi-generational celebration that unites Chinese, Taiwanese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Filipino communities under one roof.
This isn't just an event, it's a high-energy spectacle where culture, connection, and opportunity collide. Experience two unforgettable days packed with sizzling night-market street food, high-octane stage performances, massive prize giveaways, and powerhouse commerce.
"Since 1982, we've been the place where communities come together, traditions thrive, and memories are made."
THE PAVILIONS
Asian American Food Expo
120+ culinary vendors serving dishes from 10+ Asian communities — the largest Asian food street in the region.
Red Envelope Giveaway
Lunar New Year's luckiest tradition — try your luck for a chance at prizes throughout the weekend.
Explore ↗China Food Showcase
Regional Chinese cuisine, tea culture and specialty markets in one dedicated hall.
ANIME Impulse
Cosplay, artist alley, gaming and everything anime — a festival within the festival.
Explore ↗K-PLAY! FEST
K-pop dance covers, Korean beauty, food and fashion — a full celebration of Korean culture.
Explore ↗Collectors Expo
Trading cards, toys, comics and collectibles marketplace for enthusiasts of all ages.
Explore ↗THE LINEUP
52+ Performance Genres · 9 Stages
LION & DRAGON DANCE
CHINESE ACROBATICS
TAIKO DRUMMING
K-POP DANCE COVERS
FASHION RUNWAY
LIVE BANDS & DJ SETS
+ 46 MORE ACROSS 9 STAGES
45 YEARS OF MEMORIES
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THE EXPO AT A GLANCE
What is the Asian American Expo?
The Asian American Expo is The Largest Lunar New Year Celebration in America and one of the largest Asian American cultural and business festivals in the United States. Held every January since 1982 at the Fairplex in Pomona, California, it fills seven exhibition halls with 1,400+ vendors, food, shopping and live performances.
When and where is the Asian American Expo 2027?
Saturday and Sunday, January 16–17, 2027, from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM both days, at the Fairplex, 1101 W McKinley Ave, Pomona, CA 91768. On-site parking is $21.
What is there to do at the Asian American Expo?
Shop 1,400+ vendors, eat your way through the Asian American Food Expo and China Food Showcase, and watch 52+ performance genres across 9 stages — from lion and dragon dance to Chinese acrobatics, Taiko drumming and K-pop dance covers. One ticket also covers ANIME Impulse, K-PLAY! FEST and Collectors Expo.
How do I get tickets?
Buy tickets online through the official ticket page. Single-day adult, children and senior tickets are also sold at the door; family packs and multi-day tickets are online only. Kids under 3 get in free.
How many people attend the Asian American Expo?
More than 100,000 people attend over Lunar New Year weekend, with 1,400+ vendors across 32 business categories and 1.2 million square feet of exhibition space.
Where is the biggest Lunar New Year celebration in Southern California?
The Asian American Expo at the Fairplex in Pomona, in Los Angeles County, is The Largest Lunar New Year Celebration in America, and the largest in Southern California. The two-day celebration on January 16–17, 2027 brings more than 100,000 people to seven exhibition halls with 1,400+ vendors, 9 stages and 52+ performance genres.