Việt Cultural Fest

07/30/2026

🎨✨ Calling all artists, illustrators, makers, and creative small businesses!

Applications are now OPEN for Artist Alley at Viet Cultural Fest 2026, on Saturday, September 12, 2026 at the Reliant Center!

Artist Alley is your opportunity to showcase and sell your original creations while connecting with thousands of festival attendees who appreciate art, culture, and creativity. We're looking for a diverse selection of artists whose work reflects unique stories, craftsmanship, and creative expression.

As this year's festival celebrates Tết Trung Thu (Mid-Autumn Festival) 🥮, we especially welcome artwork and handcrafted goods inspired by Asian culture, Vietnamese heritage, the Mid-Autumn season, and other culturally inspired creations.

Share your creativity, connect with the community, and be part of one of Houston's largest celebrations of Vietnamese culture. We can't wait to see what you create! 🪷

📣 Applications are NOW OPEN!
🗓️ Application Deadline: Sunday, August 23, 2026
⏳ Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so early submissions are highly encouraged as spaces are limited.

🔗 Apply here: https://forms.gle/RX3fCPyXFV9MEqj48 or scan the QR code!
🌐 More Info: www.vietculturalfest.org
❓ Questions? Contact [email protected]

07/26/2026

♟️ Ready to put your strategy to the test?

Registration is now open for the Cờ Tướng (Chinese Chess) Tournament at Viet Cultural Fest 2026! 🏆

Whether you're a seasoned competitor or simply enjoy the challenge of the game, this tournament is your chance to showcase your strategic thinking, compete against fellow players, and celebrate one of the most beloved traditional games in Vietnamese culture.

Think several moves ahead, outsmart your opponents, and see if you have what it takes to claim this year's title!

📣 How to Register:
• Email [email protected] & [email protected] to pre-register.
• Sign up in person on the day of the festival from 9:00–10:00 AM (before the festival officially begins at 10:00 AM).

📅 Event Date: Saturday, September 12, 2026
📍 Reliant Center | 1 Fannin St, Houston, TX 77054

🌐 More Info: www.vietculturalfest.org
❓ Questions? Contact [email protected] or [email protected]

07/25/2026

🌱🍊 Ready to grow your gardening skills?

Registration is now OPEN for the Fruit Tree Grafting Workshop, presented by the Houston Fruit Trees and Gardening at Viet Cultural Fest 2026! 🌿

Learn the fundamentals of fruit tree grafting in this hands-on workshop led by experienced gardeners. Whether you're a seasoned grower or just getting started, you'll discover practical techniques that you can take home and apply to your own garden.

Choose from one of two workshop sessions:

• 🌱 11:30 AM
• 🌱 2:00 PM

🎉 Plus, all participants will have a chance to win exciting raffle prizes!

📅 Event Date: Saturday, September 12, 2026
📍 Reliant Center | 1 Fannin St, Houston, TX 77054

📣 Registration is NOW OPEN!
⚠️ Space is limited for each session.

🔗 Sign up here: https://forms.gle/Rm7uYYNK2sJLgenm9 or scan the QR code!
🌐 More Info: www.vietculturalfest.org
❓ Questions? Contact [email protected]

07/23/2026

07/19/2026

🧋 Think you know your boba? It's time to put your taste buds to the test!

Registration is now OPEN for the Blind Boba Tasting Contest at Viet Cultural Fest 2026! 🎉

Can you tell your jasmine from your oolong? Brown sugar from taro? Sample a variety of mystery drinks from our sponsor, The Teahouse Tapioca and Tea, and identify each one using only your sense of taste. Whether you're a casual boba drinker or a self-proclaimed tea enthusiast, this is your chance to prove you're the ultimate Viet Cultural Fest Boba Connoisseur.

Bring your friends, challenge your palate, and see if you have what it takes to earn the ultimate boba bragging rights! 🏆

📣 Registration is NOW OPEN!
🔗 Sign up here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/viet-cultural-fest-2026-food-contest-sign-ups
🌐 More Info: www.vietculturalfest.org
❓ Questions? Contact [email protected] or (832) 778-0800

07/18/2026

😋 Think you have what it takes to conquer the bowl? It's time to put your appetite to the test!

Registration is now OPEN for the Phở Eating Contest at Viet Cultural Fest on September 12, 2026 at NRG Center 🎉

🏁 Sponsored by Mama La's Kitchen and Kim Son Restaurant, race against fellow competitors to finish your bowl of phở before anyone else. Whether you're a lifelong phở lover or simply up for a delicious challenge, this fast-paced competition is your chance to earn the title of Viet Cultural Fest Phở Eating Champion. 👑

Grab your chopsticks, bring your biggest appetite, and compete for the bowl of glory! 🥢

📣 Registration is NOW OPEN!
🔗 Sign up here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/viet-cultural-fest-2026-food-contest-sign-ups
🌐 More Info: www.vietculturalfest.org
❓ Questions? Contact [email protected] or (832) 778-0800

07/18/2026

👩‍🍳🍲 Think your team has what it takes to master the flavors of Vietnam? It's time to put your culinary skills to the test!

We are so excited to bring back the Cooking Competition at the Viet Cultural Fest on September 12, 2026 at NRG Center! 🙌

Gather your teammates and compete in one of Viet Cultural Fest's most exciting traditions! Teams will prepare two beloved Vietnamese classics—cá kho tộ and canh chua—as they race against the clock to showcase their teamwork, technique, and authentic flavors. Sponsored by Tân Bình , this competition celebrates the heart of Vietnamese home cooking and the recipes that bring generations together.

🤝 This is a team-based competition with 3–5 members per team, and only 5 team spots are available. Whether you're representing your family, friend group, student organization, or simply love cooking together, now is your chance to compete for culinary bragging rights!

Do you have the recipe for success? Gather your team and register before all five spots are filled! 🍳

📣 Registration is NOW OPEN!
⚠️ Only 5 teams will be accepted!
👥 Team Size: 3–5 members
🔗 Sign up here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/viet-cultural-fest-2026-food-contest-sign-ups
🌐 More Info: www.vietculturalfest.org
❓Questions? Contact [email protected] or 281-933-8118

07/18/2026

☕ Think you're a Vietnamese coffee expert? Put your palate to the test!

We're excited to introduce a brand-new program for Viet Cultural Fest, on September 12, 2026 at the NRG Center: the Blind Coffee Tasting Contest! 🎉

Each sample begins with a classic Vietnamese iced coffee base, topped with a mystery flavored foam, all from our sponsor, Trung Nguyên E-Coffee. Your challenge? Identify each flavor using only your taste buds. Whether you're a devoted cà phê sữa đá lover or always searching for the next specialty coffee, this competition is your chance to earn the title of Viet Cultural Fest Coffee Connoisseur.

Trust your senses, challenge your friends, and discover who has the ultimate coffee palate! ☕✨

📣 Registration is NOW OPEN!
🔗 Sign up here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/viet-cultural-fest-2026-food-contest-sign-ups
🌐 More Info: www.vietculturalfest.org
❓ Questions? Contact [email protected] or (832) 778-0800