Free Asian Food Festival in Orlando Lake Nona

East Meets West

Celebrating AAPI Heritage Month

May 1 — May 2, 2026

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East Meets West is a free community celebration of Asian American Heritage Month in Orlando!

This vibrant festival offers a delicious journey through Asian and fusion cuisine, alongside a unique marketplace overflowing with handcrafted goods, souvenirs, and artwork. Here, you can explore the rich tapestry of Asian cultures, connect with your community, and celebrate the beauty of diversity – all for free!

Location

Pioneers (Lake Nona)
10123 William Carey Dr, Orlando, FL 32832

When

May 1, 2026 — 5p to 9p
May 2, 2026 — 12p to 9p

FREE Admission

FREE Parking

Workshops (ticketed) More details to come!

Curated Food & Retail

Taste your way through Asia with our hand-picked food vendors and shop unique retail finds.

Interactive Workshops

Dive deep into tradition with our Tea Ceremonies and Matcha-making sessions.

Play & Relax

Test your skills at the Mahjong tables, relax at our yoga class, or stroll through our Asian Art Gallery.

Enjoy live music throughout the day!

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Special Experiences

Experience Matcha, Yoga, Art Classes and more at our exclusive experience offers.

Exclusive Merch

Get an opportunity to show case your food, products and services in front of thousands of Orlando and Lake Nona residents.

Become a Vendor

Get an opportunity to show case your food, products and services in front of thousands of Orlando and Lake Nona residents.

Vendor Application

Sponsorship

Gain visibility in front of thousands of attendees and social media followers. Sponsorship directly funds Heritage and Hope.

Sponsor Application

Our Growing List of Vendors!

Thanh Thanh Bakery

A Vietnamese bakery focused on nostalgic flavors and modern takes on familiar...

SeAura Seashells

SeAura is a Vietnamese-founded brand, started in 2025, specializing in handmade seashell...

SBL Bao & Taiyaki

We are a street food vendor serving Asian night market–inspired comfort foods,...

MOONWOK

A Modern Take on Chinese Cuisine, Illuminated by Flavor. Moon Wok Kitchen...

Make It Mahjong

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KRZD by SKZNation

Kpop official albums, merchandise, photo cards, funko pops! Come meet us up...

Fresh Tropical Fruit Tea

We are a small vendor specializing in fresh fruit drinks, including options...

DJ Bootron (Saturday and Sunday Evening)

Come hear the awesome beats by DJ Bootron! He will be there...

City Pho and Grill Lake Nona

Just opened this year in Lake Nona, City Pho & Grill serves...

Maki Hibachi

Please welcome Maki Hibachi to the East meets West family! Their team...

Tenshin Matcha

Founded on pure intentions, and to share Matcha produced by award-winning farmers....

Nams Sandos

Japanese Sandos with homemade milk bread 🍞

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Momoliciouz

Momoliciouz will be serving fresh, crunchy and juicy tanghulu and more! We...

Skoops

Skoops Italian Ice is a local, asian-owned, family-friendly, all-natural Italian ice food...

Fruity Cane

FRESH SUGAR CANE JUICE with Fruity Cane! They will be making fresh...

Mr. Takoyaki

🐙Specialize in Fresh Takoyaki 🐙 ✨Authentic Japanese Street Food✨

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Talas Delightful Bites

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Maya’s Merienda and Asian Street Foods

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ACT (AAPI Coming Together)

Our goal is to engage, educate, and empower the Asian American Pacific...

All the Love Lee Books

We are All The LoveLee Books, a Korean-American owned small family business...

Chrysalis Tea Co

Chrysalis Tea takes honor in bringing the traditional Gong Fu tea ceremony...

Happy Hearts Society

Happy Hearts Society carries cute, practical handmade lovelies. From ruffle totes, booksleeves,...

XiuMi – Crochet Shop

Crocheting with love 💕- every bouquet 💐 here is unique and only,...

Zenlux Therapy Oils

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