OUR SIXTH

CELEBRATION

EVENT 2024

Celebrating local Asian American & Pacific Islander (AAPI) culture in Daly City and the Great San Francisco Bay Area ! CHECK THIS PAGE OFTEN because we'll post updates as they happen!

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Exciting Day

Welcome to the 2024
AAPI FEST !

We're excited to bring back our festival celebrating local
Asian American & Pacific Islander culture in Daly City and the Greater San Francisco Bay Area formerly known as
the Asian American Cultural Festival. We hope you'll come celebrate Mother's Day weekend, Graduation Season, and AAPI Heritage Month with us!

When

Sun, May 12, 2024 (Mother's Day!) // 2pm -6pm

Where

Classic Bowling Center (900 King Drive, Daly City, CA 94015)

Why

To celebrate local AAPI culture and contributions in Daly City and the Greater San Francisco Bay Area as well as Mother's Day, Graduation Season, and AAPI Heritage Month. To give locals an opportunity to gather and build our community while highlighting, supporting, and celebrating local creatives!

Who

Everyone!!! You + your: Family, friends, co-workers, neighbors!

Local Arts & Crafts Booths

At this festival, local Daly City and the Greater San Francisco Bay Area makers, labels, brands, and artists will have an opportunity to showcase and sell current projects and goods while supporting the AAPI community.

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Arts & Crafts Vendors

Friends of the AAPI Fest:

Join us Sunday May 12 and enjoy...

Local
Arts & Crafts Booths

The concourse area will be transformed into a marketplace of local makers, labels, brands, and artists.

Live entertainment

Come support some local performers such as DJs and musicians as they share their gifts and passions with you!

Kids Zone

Games, crafts, and more - oh my! If FREE BOWLING isn't enough incentive to bring the family, bring the kids to come enjoy our Kids Zone!

Sponsored by P.I. Wings (bringing the exotic flavors of the Philippines to chicken wings!)

Art Exhibit

We'll be displaying artwork from local artists and creatives. If you'd like to display some artwork, please contact us!

Craft stations

Unleash your creativity at our craft station! Join us for hands-on fund where you can personalize your own masterpieces with a variety of materials and guidance from our wonderful volunteers!

FREE BOWLING!

Classic Bowling Center is more than just a bowling alley - it's a community center! Classic is offering 1 hour sessions of free bowling during the AAPI Fest! See below to sign up!

Register for FREE bowling!

festival schedule

Time

Entertainment

Performer

Welcome Ceremony

By: Melody Gawliu & AAPI Fest Organizers & Honored Guests

Live DJ

DJ and Local Legend
Keith O

Live music from
FNKO Performers

Stray Violet (Kevin & Rosie)

Live music from FNKO Performer

Melody Gawliu

Thank you and closing

By: Melody Gawliu, Organizer

Our AAPI Fest Organizers

When you see us, please stop us and say hello!

Melody Gawliu

Melody Gawliu

Head Organizer & Founder

Howdy! I'm Melody Gawliu and I'm a Filipino Chinese American and Daly City, California native. I always say "born, raise, live, die, Daly City--God willing!" Some of my passions include being a musician, photographer, event planner, and basically bringing communities together. I'm excited to bring back a festival to celebrate the impact my fellow AAPIs are making locally and hope you'll join us!

Lauren Eng

Lauren Eng

Organizer

Hi, I'm Lauren Eng! A Chinese-Filipino American born and raised in San Francisco. I love being in the Bay Area because I'm close to the ocean! I LOVE being a filochino and I'm so excited to be able to celebrate the many different cultures at the festival with you! See you there(:

Tracy Ma

Tracy Ma

Organizer

Fun fact about me is that before I was 10, I’ve lived in 2 different cities- Toronto and Hong Kong, which is why I love traveling and trying new food. If you get to know me, I cut up the best proportionate HK French toasts. I’m into many mediums of arts and crafts from ceramics to tufting to crocheting and music. Please enjoy the festival and have fun!

Kevin Wong

Kevin Wong

Organizer

Heya! I'm Kevin Wong and I'm a Chinese American San Francisco native. When I’m not at my day job, I’m a singer-songwriter and guitarist who deeply appreciates anything music and arts related! I so hope you come join us and have a blast at this year’s AAPI Fest! There’s going to be so much there for you to enjoy no matter what walk of life you’re coming from!

Gabriel Wong

Gabriel Wong

Organizer

Hi I'm Gabriel Wong, you can call me Gabe! I'm a ABC (American Born Chinese) raised in San Francisco. I travel to eat and my favorite food is Ramen! When I'm not traveling, enjoy trying out new food recipes (poorly), getting out doors to do cycling/hiking/archery, and playing board games with friends.

Dolores the Cow

Dolores the Cow

AAPI Fest Mascot

Hello! I'm Dolores the Cow and I hope to see you at this year's festival because it's going to be LEGEND-DAIRY!

Get Involved

The AAPI Fest is OUR community festival and so we hope you’ll participate in some way! Here are a few ways you can participate. Contact us for more ideas!

Perform

FREE

1/3

  • Musicians
  • Singers
  • DJs
  • Other performances

Have a booth

FREE

2/3

  • Art vendors
  • Craft vendors
  • Exhibition booths
  • Craft table

Art Exhibit

FREE

3/3

  • Photography
  • Paintings
  • Crafts
  • Sculptures
  • Other artwork

GOOD VIBES

Your questions Answered

As you have questions, we'll post the answers here!
It is ABSOLUTELY FREE to attend and FREE to bowl! There will be Arts & Crafts vendors to make purchases from and Classic Bowling Center will also have their cafe open so you can purchase food.
Not at this time. The AAPI Fest celebrates being able to gather together with friends, family, neighbors, etc and so we hope you will join us in person to peruse our booths, take photos at the photo booth, support local performers, and participate in FREE BOWLING!
Food will be available for purchase through the cafe at our venue – Classic Bowling Center
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BOWL FREE WITH THE AAPI FEST

Reserve a spot

Special thanks to Classic Bowling Center for providing FREE BOWLING from 2pm to 6pm during our AAPI FEST! Must pre-register for bowling prior to the event.

Stay Connected w/Us

Hello Neighbor!
We are looking forward to hearing from you. Please feel free to get in touch by CLICKING HERE to send us an email and we will get back to you as soon as possible.

If you’d like to stay connected with us to find out about our events and activities, please let us know!

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Over the Fog (OTF) exists to foster understanding and appreciation of all aspects of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) culture and contributions in Daly City and the greater San Francisco Bay Area.