AARC 10th Anniversary Night Bazaar
Join us in celebration as we commemorate the 10-year anniversary of the City of Austin's Asian American Resource Center (AARC)! On Friday, October 27, 2023, from 6:30PM-9:30PM, the AARC outdoor campus will be transformed into a Night Bazaar featuring food & merchandise vendors, community organizations, activities, games, and more. This family friendly, outdoor event serves as an opportunity for both first-time and longtime AARC-goers to come together in appreciation of our past while looking forward towards our future.
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F.A.Q.
Where do I park?
Parking is available for free onsite at the AARC, as well as next door at 1520 Rutherford Lane. Please look for signs indicating parking capacity and overflow lot information. Please do not park at Mt Sinai Church across the street or in unauthorized lots.
Can I bring my kids?
Yes! This event is family-friendly. There will be activities for all ages.
Will there be food and drinks available?
We will have various food and non-alcoholic beverage options available for purchase from a variety of local APIDA (Asian Pacific Islander Desi American) food vendors. Check the event description for an updated list of vendors.
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Food Vendors
Tea Cup Cafe
Bake'n Bite ATX (@bake.nbiteatx)
Dewdrop Bakeshop (@dewdrop.bakeshop)
Mochi Squared (@mochisquared)
Street Sweets (@street.sweets.cookies)
The Garden Bakehouse (@thegardenbakehouse)
Weh? Asian Fusion (@weh_asianfusiontx)
Sharetea (@shareteaaustin)
Central Matcha (@centralmatcha)
Tsaocaa (@tsaocaatx)
Mama Kong Cambodian (@mamakongcambodian)
The Curative Plate (@thecurativeplate and @thecurativeplatekimchi)
The Cultured Chefs (@theculturedchefsllc)
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Merch Vendors
Loops & Petals (@loopsnpetals)
An Conmigo (www.anconmigo.com)
Mimi's Origamis (@mimisorigamis)
Austin Desi Bazaar (austdesibazaar on FB)
Kimchi Rok (www.kimchirok.com)
KINDRED by Vivienne Leow Su Wen (@vivleow)
Zoee Xiao Artworks (@zoeexiao)
Beyond the Above (@beyond.the.above)
Hanle's Clay Flowers (https://festivalnet.com/Hanle-s-Clay-Flowers)
The Happy Hooker (@happyhookeratx)
Chingudi Art (chingudiart.com)
Eesa Rani Style (@eesarani)
Feto Soap (@fetosoap)
Himaya Studios (@himaya_studios)
YEAR 901 (@year901)
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Community Booths
Asian Texans for Justice
Dougherty Arts Center
Dui Paila
Office of Sustainability
PFLAG Austin
SAIVA
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About the Asian American Resource Center
The Asian American Resource Center’s mission is to create a space of longing and healing for Asian American communities in Austin and beyond. We do this through community collaborations and partnerships; providing rental space; organizing cultural, educational and health wellness programs; and curating art and historical exhibitions. We lead with our values and our vision, so that our diverse communities are supported and connected.
The Asian American Resource Center is open, Monday – Friday 10am-6pm and Saturday 10am-4pm. We host regular programs and special events for the community. Visit our Events Calendar to learn more.
The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. For assistance please contact (512) 974-3914 or Relay Texas 7-1-1.