More than 100 vendors, a K-Pop dance competition and free karaoke are set to fill Classen Boulevard in Oklahoma City’s Asian District this Friday and Saturday as the Asian Night Market Festival returns for its eighth year. The festival runs 5 to 11 p.m. both nights along Classen Boulevard between Northwest 23rd and 27th streets, and organizers are expecting thousands of people to show up.
The event is free to attend, according to travelok.com, and organizers with the Asian District Cultural Association say the festival has exploded in popularity since it launched in 2018 with roughly 15,000 attendees. As reported by KOCO, officials estimate around 80,000 people showed up last year alone, and this year’s festival is once again expected to draw a massive crowd to the district.
According to the Asian District Cultural Association, the festival drew approximately 80,000 attendees and 100 vendors in 2025, a dramatic jump from its modest debut. The nonprofit organization, which promotes and preserves the culture of Oklahoma City’s Asian District, calls the night market its flagship event.
What’s Filling Classen Boulevard This Weekend
This year’s lineup includes food, unique shopping, cultural performances, a fashion show, the K-Pop Dance Competition and a Lion Dance, per the association’s official festival page. Free activities scattered throughout the grounds include karaoke, face painting, 360-degree video and the Mindbender ride, giving families plenty to do without spending a dime…