Asian Night Market
Asia Institute – Crane House (AICH), in partnership with Fourth Street Live!, and additional support from sponsors - Louisville Downtown Partnership, Kentucky Arts Council and KBG (Korean Business Gateway) is proud to host our fourth annual Asian Night Market on Saturday, September 13, 2025, from 5 p.m. — 10 p.m. at Fourth Street Live! (411 S. 4th St.). The Night Market will feature Asian food trucks, food vendors, retail vendors, and local Asian performances.
Asia Institute – Crane House is proud to feature cuisine from all over Asia. It is also a prime opportunity to highlight the entrepreneurs and small business owners in the local community who are of Asian heritage.
Program Coordinator, Kelsey Hamm, says of the event, “Like many Asian Americans, I’ve often felt the absence of spaces where our cultures are truly seen and celebrated. Being part of the Asian Night Market feels deeply meaningful, not just as a way to enjoy Asian cuisine and performance, but as an expression of identity and community within Louisville.”
Food trucks include:
Fresh Out the Box – Asian Fusion
Bamba Eggrolls – Filipino
Boba Bun USA – Chinese
Traveling Kitchen – Korean Tacos
Hot Buns – Asian Bao
Tented Food Vendors include:
District 6 – Vietnamese
My Tindahan – Filipino
CM Chicken – Korean
Mak-Mak’s BBQ – Filipino
Tandoori Fusion – Indian
Kapit Bahay – Filipino
K-Bop Café – Korean
Cha Cha’s – Filipino
Oniichan’s Kitchen – Japanese
Mon Chéri Genki – Baked Goods
Additional Educational / Retail Booths:
Asia Institute – Crane House (local Asian Information)
BGEMS – Hands-on Asian Crafts
The Kinder Artist – Small Batch Eco-Friendly Home Decor
Makara Thach Sernett – Asian Art
Henna Artist – Indian Body Painting
Hinana – Key Chains and Clips
Corgistar – Handmade Crochet
Jemma’s Boutique – Handmade Accessories
Following is a list of local Asian performances, which are underwritten by funding from South Arts and the Kentucky Arts Council. Entertainment & Performances include but not limited to:
River Lotus Lion Dance – Chinese / Vietnamese
Cardinal Bhangra - Indian Bhangra
Sitarist – Dr. Meena Atif – Central Asian
Saw Peep – Pan Asian Musical Ensemble
JASK – Japanese Yosakoi Dance Club
Fanghua Dance – Chinese
Cultura Philippines
Dance by Ruiping Ou
