Asian food fest 2024: massive entertainment

Contributed The Cincinnati Regional Chamber, together with Asianati, is excited to announce the entertainment lineup for the annual Asian Food Fest (AFF), presented by Kroger and Procter & Gamble. This festival gives visitors an entire weekend to experience Asian culture, not only through cuisine but also through dance, music and other special performances and contests. Asian Food Fest features an expanded footprint in Downtown Cincinnati on Saturday, April 27,11 a.m.-10 p.m., and Sunday, April 28, 11 a.m.-8 p.m., on Court Street between Elm and Main Streets. Admission to the festival is free.  This year’s entertainment will feature the largest lineup yet with 19 different performances, including 13 local and regional DJs from a variety of Asian ethnicities. The types of entertainment include performances from cultures across Asia, rock bands, traditional dances, Taiko drummers, University of Cincinnati student groups and the Cincinnati Opera.  Additionally, the 2024 karaoke contest will occur over two days instead of one. The Eastern Eats and Vocal Beats Karaoke Contest with DJ Hi David will include 25 participants taking the stage on Saturday from 8 to 10 p.m., followed by a Top 10 final round on Sunday from 6 to 7 p.m. Details on how to participate...