# Event Details - **Event Name**: 2025 AAPI Festival - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 10 May, 2025 at 12:00 pm – Sat, 10 May, 2025 at 05:00 pm - **Event Description**: Join us for a vibrant celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander culture in Howard County at the 2025 AAPI Festival!About this EventCounty Executive Calvin Ball and the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Commission, in partnership with the Inner Arbor Trust, are delighted to invite you to the 4th annual AAPI Festival at Merriweather Park at Symphony Woods!Immerse yourself in a day filled with cultural performances, live music, delicious food, art, and interactive activities that honor the rich traditions and diverse stories of the AAPI community.Join us for a FREE, family-friendly celebration of culture, community, and connection in the heart of Downtown Columbia, Maryland!Live Performances: Enjoy music, dance, martial arts, and more performances showcasing the diversity of AAPI cultures.Food Vendors: Savor a variety of authentic Asian and Pacific Islander cuisines from area restaurants and food trucks!Local Vendors: Shop small and support local AAPI artisans and businesses.Community Engagement: Learn about important issues, organizations, and resources supporting the AAPI community.Games and Crafts: Try out drums, practice your origami, and play games in the park.Whether you identify as AAPI or simply want to experience and support this beautiful culture, we welcome you with open arms. This festival is family-friendly and perfect for all ages!Applications for performers, artists, vendors, exhibitors, sponsors, and more are all OPEN NOW. Head to www.innerarbortrust.org for applications and more information!Enjoy FREE concerts presented by the Inner Arbor Trust all spring, summer, and fall.About the Inner Arbor TrustThe Trust is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization incorporated in Maryland. The mission of the Inner Arbor Trust is to promote and nurture a park in a unique natural setting for a variety of arts and culture experiences that enrich the entire community. The Trust works to develop Merriweather Park at Symphony Woods into a destination arts and culture park. In addition to operating the Chrysalis amphitheater, the Trust manages a substantial portion of the Park for recreational use. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/ce28e180-0db6-11f0-a6da-59f88de70000-rimg-w740-h740-dcffffff-gmir.jpg * Image shows the logo of First National Bank as a Founding Partner. Partner Organization logos for Columbia Association and Howard County Recreation and Parks.* https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/ce52fec0-0db6-11f0-8e61-31f6dea42c26-rimg-w1200-h398-dcffffff-gmir.jpg This celebration is supported in part by the Maryland State Arts Council. To discover more about the Maryland State Arts Council and how they impact Maryland, visit msac.org.* image shows an abstract version of the Maryland flag, the logo of the Maryland State Arts Council, which is part of the Department of Commerce.* - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/columbia/2025-aapi-festival/100001272648719579 - **Event Categories**: festivals, music, entertainment, food-drinks, art, concerts, performances, live-music, food-truck-festivals, music-festivals - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 8 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Columbia - **state**: MD - **country**: United States - **location**: The Chrysalis, Merriweather Park at Symphony Woods - **lat**: 39.2114404 - **long**: -76.85998159999997 - **full address**: The Chrysalis, Merriweather Park at Symphony Woods, 10431 Little Patuxent Parkway, Columbia, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: 2025 AAPI Festival - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/a60d32e175c83fbdad5096d3ee207ed38c3aa8e26d6b89dd9c055313bcd32acc-rimg-w1200-h600-dc6f9ba7-gmir.jpg?v=1743373928 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is 2025 AAPI Festival being held? - **A:** 2025 AAPI Festival takes place on Sat, 10 May, 2025 at 12:00 pm to Sat, 10 May, 2025 at 05:00 pm at The Chrysalis, Merriweather Park at Symphony Woods, 10431 Little Patuxent Parkway, Columbia, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing 2025 AAPI Festival? - **A:** 2025 AAPI Festival is organized by Merriweather Park at Symphony Woods. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** 2025 AAPI Festival is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Columbia, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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