South Carolina 2026 | Dream Asia Festival

Vendor Lineup Coming Soon

TASTE ASIA. FEEL THE ENERGY.

South Carolina State Fairgrounds,
1200 Rosewood Dr, Columbia, SC

August 7–9, 2026

Dream Asia Festival is coming to South Carolina on August 07–09, 2026, at the South Carolina State Fairgrounds in Columbia, bringing three unforgettable days of Asian food, culture, entertainment, and family fun.

Explore 80+ Asian food vendors, shop 30+ unique merch and anime vendors, enjoy high-energy live performances including K-STAR Circus: A Kung-Fu Journey, DJ & live music, cultural showcases, K-pop dance parties, and cosplay contests, and take part in interactive experiences like the Squid Game Challenge, Karaoke Contest, and JDM Car Expo. Experience crowd-favorite attractions like the Fetch the Fun Dog Show, along with a Kids Activity Zone and petting zoo. With kids 10 & under FREE, Dream Asia Festival is your summer destination for culture, flavor, and unforgettable experiences.

Event Highlights

80+ Asian Food Vendors

Street food, snacks, desserts, and regional favorites from across Asia

Live Shows All Weekend

K-STAR Circus, DJ & live music, cultural performances, and the Fetch the Fun Dog Show

Anime & Merch Marketplace

30+ vendors featuring collectibles, art, fashion, and unique finds

Interactive Activities All Day

Squid Game, cosplay, K-pop dance, karaoke, and more

Family-Friendly Experiences

Kids Zone, petting zoo, outdoor attractions, and JDM Car Expo
Kids 10 & under enter FREE

VIP First-Hour Access

Early entry, exclusive merch, VIP stage viewing, and all-day re-entry

Live Music & Cultural Performance

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Ticketing Options

General Admission (GA)
$12

Available on Feb 14th, 15th, 16th
Single entry only on the selected day
Access to 90+ Asian food vendors
Access to 80+ merchandise vendors
Access to Asian culture performances and hands-on workshops
DJ and live music

VIP
$45

Available on Feb 14th, 15th, 16th
Unlimited re-entry on the selected day
Dedicated VIP entry lane
Access to 90+ Asian food vendors
Access to 80+ merchandise vendors
Access to Asian culture performances and hands-on workshops
DJ and live music
Exclusive VIP areas and experiences
VIP bar and bathrooms
Access to the VIP deck with exclusive lounges and cabanas
Special activations and performances for VIPs
VIP swag bag

Ticketing Options

Free entry for kids 10 & under (no ticket needed)

General Admission
$12 (+ fees + tax)

Early Bird: $12 + fees + tax (available until 11:59 PM the day before each event day, while supplies last)
Same Day: $20 + tax (available from 12:00 AM on each event day, online & at the door)
Single-entry ticket for your selected session only.
Stay as long as you’d like once inside
No re-entry once you exit
Full access to food vendors, live shows, contests, anime & merch vendors, workshops, and GA areas

VIP
$39 (+ fees + tax)

VIP Early Access (first hour exclusive daily)
Exclusive VIP merch
VIP area by stage
All-day entry & re-entry
Express VIP entry lane at gate
Full access to all food vendors, performances, contests, anime & merch areas

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