County Executive Calvin Ball and the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Commission, in partnership with the Inner Arbor Trust, is thrilled to invite you to the 4th annual AAPI Festival, celebrating the vibrant cultures, traditions, and contributions of the Asian American and Pacific Islander community in Howard County and beyond.

Register now for your FREE tickets to this family-friendly celebration of AAPI culture!

Applications

Applications are now open for vendors, exhibitors, food vendors, and more!

Parade Application: The Festival will open with a Parade of Cultures through the park, ending on the Chrysalis stage. Anyone is welcome to complete the application to participate.

Vendor, Exhibitor, and Food Vendor Application: Anyone looking to highlight AAPI culture and community or provide resources and information is welcome to apply. We’re looking for small businesses, large businesses, non-profits, civic organizations, artisans and crafters, food trucks, restaurants, and more.

Interactive Zone Application: The Interactive Zone will be in the park and will be an opportunity for groups and individuals to introduce guests to games, board games, dance, yoga, tai chi, or anything else. We’ll be looking for scheduled activities as well as those where guests can drop in throughout the day.

sponsorship

If you’re interested in sponsoring the 2025 AAPI Festival, please check the sponsorship levels here.

Contact info@innerarbortrust.org with any questions and we will be happy to assist!