KANSAS CITY, MO — City Market is partnering with Saigon Night Market to celebrate the sights, sounds, and flavors of a traditional Southeast Asian night market in Kansas City with Asian Glow Fest KC, Friday and Saturday, March 27–28. The free, family-friendly event will feature Asian street food, retail vendors, live music, lion dance performances, and a lively atmosphere inspired by classic Asian night markets.
The event will take place over two evenings, with expanded hours on Saturday to align with City Market’s Farmers Market.
- Friday, March 27: 5:00–10:00 p.m.
- Saturday, March 28: 12:00–10:00 p.m.
Designed as an immersive cultural experience and hosted by Saigon Night Market, Asian Glow Fest KC celebrates Vietnamese and broader Southeast Asian food, creativity, and community through a curated lineup of vendors and entertainment set against the historic backdrop of City Market.
“Asian Glow Fest KC is a first-of-its-kind experience for Kansas City that reflects vibrant global cultures that shape our city and market,” said Sue Patterson, Director of Marketing & Communications for City Market. “City Market has always been a place where food tells stories and brings people together. This event honors that legacy while inviting our community to experience Vietnamese and Southeast Asian traditions in a meaningful, joyful, and welcoming way.”
“City Market holds a special place in my heart and childhood,” said Ott Keung, organizer of Asian Glow Fest KC and co-founder of Saigon Night Market/Festive Fling LLC. “I spent time at City Market with my family, and bringing this event across the country to Kansas City is a way to honor those memories and pay tribute to my late father. Asian Glow Fest KC is about sharing the traditions, food, and sense of togetherness I grew up with, and I’m grateful to bring that experience back to a place that meant so much to my family.”
Guests can expect a festive atmosphere featuring street-food style vendors, cultural performances, and Asian-themed retail vendors in City Market’s outdoor setting. The event is free and open to the public, welcoming food lovers and visitors of all ages to experience a culturally rich weekend at City Market. More details, including participating vendors and programming highlights, will be announced closer to the event. Vendors interested in participating, please email KC@ASIANGLOWFEST.COM.
