Greenville is celebrating AAPI (Asian American Pacific Islander) Heritage Month with a new festival hosted by a new nonprofit.

APA Fest is Sunday, June 4, at 307 E. Washington St. (near Sum Bar, Swanson’s Warehouse, and Fireforge Crafted Beer — who are hosting the event) from 12-6 p.m. with a karaoke after-party planned until 9 p.m.

Featuring food, cultural performances, and family-friendly activities (read: face painting, arts and crafts, language tables, and more), the festival is hosted by Third Culture GVL — a new nonprofit aimed at empowering Greenville’s minorities through collaboration and celebration.

Save this schedule of events as you plan your weekend:

12 p.m. | Welcome and opening
1 p.m. | Master Kim’s World Class Taekwondo demonstration
2 p.m. | Kids choir performance
3 p.m. | Raja Academy of Martial Arts self-defense demonstration
4 p.m. | Dragon dance
5 p.m. | K-pop performance
5:30 p.m. | Open mic

Indulge in Chinese, Hmong, Thai, Vietnamese, Indonesian, and other Asian cuisines from local restaurants, plus some other Upstate favorites:

Ding Tea
Grateful Brew
Kona Ice
Perses
Resident Diner
Scout’s Doughnuts
Sirin Thai
Sushi Yama
Yum Bai
Oveson Indonesian
Vo Vietnamese
Sabrina Moua/Hmong
Sushi 21
Yakitori Yama

Explore local vendors, businesses, and artists:

Check out other ways to celebrate AAPI Heritage Month.