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    Rodrigo C.

    Attending the Asian American Expo 2026 at the Pomona Fairplex was an unforgettable two-day celebration of culture, creativity, and community. The event brought together an incredible mix of organizations and small vendors, each showcasing unique arts, crafts, and goods that reflected the rich diversity of Asian heritage. What truly stood out was the sense of unity and inclusivity. People from all cultures and backgrounds came together to honor Asian traditions and artistry. The atmosphere was vibrant and welcoming, with something for everyone--whether you were exploring intricate handmade crafts, admiring stunning cosplay, or browsing collectible trading cards. One of the most exciting highlights was the display of tuner vehicles, which added a modern and dynamic twist to the cultural showcase. And then there was the food--absolutely phenomenal! From savory street snacks to authentic regional dishes, the culinary offerings were a feast for the senses. Every bite told a story, and there was truly something for every palate. Overall, the Asian American Expo was more than just an event; it was a celebration of a culture, beauty, creativity, and shared experiences. It reminded me how powerful cultural exchange can be in bringing people together and inspiring new connections.

    Andy T.

    Asian American Expo was an event that I've bookmarked but finally gave it a try in 2026. This became one of my favorite expos in SoCal. For parking, it was an easy process going from the gate and getting funneled to available spots. They take American Express at the gate. Be prepared to remember where your car is parked because it could feel like a maze later. For food, there were a lot of options all around the venue. There were so many options but my girlfriend and I could only try a handful. There was a good variety of items and we specifically got to try the following: matcha latte, pork belly tacos, tiramisu parfait, pizza taiyaki, and ube banana pudding. We saw online that there was a program. But honestly this wasn't something we focused on. Most of our time was spent browsing the different halls that consisted of different vendors, food vendors, kpop, artwork, anime, etc. The only drawback was we were not able to get a full preview of what vendors were attending. However, we were able to get by with some of the ones highlighted on their instagram and discovered by walking around. We spent about 3.5 hours here. A lot of vendors accepted American Express. Looking forward to coming back here again!

    Gilbert R.

    Oh wow. Never been to one of these before and now I'm regretting it just a bit. Seems like the entire Southern California Asian-American community came to the expo on this Sunday. Glad to see this type of support! There was so much to see, hear, and eat (a reported 1,300 vendors/exhibitors) at this lively and vibrant expo, so I'll just mention some of the highlights and lowlights for me: Likes: - Grilled BBQ skewers, all types. Oh man, sooo good. These were a big hit. Easy to eat and carry around. The perfect expo food. - Five Alive. K-Pop, eye candy group. Reminded me of Black Pink. I think they're fairly new, but they should go far...although they did lip-sync through their set :( - Multiple stages with various entertainment. - Awesome, modded rice rockets everywhere. Dislikes: - Waiting to get in for parking. Ugh. Lines to get in just to park were so long that they even had porta potties on the side just in case. But once you got in, everything was organized. They even had trams. - Drink/refreshments should've been more centralized. You really had to go and look for them, and the expo is massive. - Not many places to sit and eat at all. - Should've put the info booths near the entrance. Had to look around just to find where I was going. - Would've liked to have seen a little more representation of the Asian diaspora. The expo really was heavy on Chinese themes (understandably, it is Chinese new year) and anime. You could've easily called this an anime convention. Still had a great time, though. Will definitely try and come back next year. Thanks again to Yelp for the complimentary tix! You guys rock!

    Lee K.

    It's been a few years since we have came to the Asian American Expo in Pomona Fairplex. Getting here was a bit challenging this morning. There's so many activities at the Fairplex that some of the gates were just congested everywhere. For those that came here before you're probably used to it. Other than trying to find parking which took a little long time once we did find parking it was relatively easy to get here to the Asian American expo side of the house. Interestingly, enough, when we got here at the Asian American expo, you can go to a few of the other venues like the anime expo the anime car expo, the collectors expo where a comic cons and comic cards and cards trading in Pokémon trading are done and there's also the anime alley that a lot of folks can enjoy.

    Trisha V.

    First off, parking was horrendous, we waited for 2 hours. Why was this happening??? Is it because they put all the events all in one parking lot? I couldn't understand it but they need to fix it next year. The things that were offered in each hall was great, there was so many things to look at and to purchase. I definitely loved the one that had the food in it, there were a lot of samples and products to buy. It definitely got crowded for sure. The food that was offered was like we were at the fair so it was a lot of options but of course really overpriced, especially the drinks. But that's the norm these days so I can't really complain about it.

    Stephanie A.

    Entrance fee 25 PP If your 70+ yrs old it's free Parking $21 Online it's $22 but then they get you with fees after. I loved the diversity of having a lil bit of everything, it was my first time coming to the AAEXPO so I wasn't sure what to expect. My daughter wanted to try a few Asian snacks and look around My son wanted to try out the different foods and practice his mandarin. His friends bring interesting food for lunch and they swap foods during lunch sooo he was excited to try more of these foods. It was fun, interesting and clean. I knocked off a star due to the pricing. The price point didn't make sense at all given the size of the actual event (small ) plus the parking price. Don't let me determine your presence. What do you got to lose ? Cough cough $25 and parking... My group had 5 so it was pretty steep for me. (Me n my kids ) yes there's 4

    Asian American Expo 2020 - The Entrance
    Lily H.

    After a few years' hiatus since the pandemic, I finally made it back to the Asian American Expo in Pomona, and it was an eventful all day experience! PSA wear comfortable shoes. A lot of walking if you want to see every hall and every booth. It's a bit over $20 entry plus fees and parking was like another $20 per car. It's getting pricey. It felt like a nice blend of different cultural events, almost like a mini 626 Night Market, a taste of Anime Expo, and a touch of Frank & Sons all rolled into one. One of the highlights was definitely the food! If you're looking for a snack haul, this is the place to be. The prices were noticeably lower than what you'd find at regular stores, making it a fantastic opportunity to stock up on your favorite Asian snacks and treats. Yay shrimp crackers! Another unexpected perk was the Toyota EV test drive. They were offering gift cards for participating, which was a nice bonus and helped offset the admission and parking costs. It's a clever way to engage attendees with new vehicles on the market and add value to the experience. It was truly refreshing to see the expo back in action. The atmosphere was lively, and there was something for everyone. Whether you're interested in exploring cultural booths, indulging in delicious food, or discovering unique merchandise, you'll find it here. Bring lots of cash though some offer credit card payments. If you're looking for a fun and affordable way to spend a day immersed in Asian culture, the Asian American Expo in Pomona is definitely worth checking out. I'm already looking forward to my next visit! Though sadly prices have slightly gone up due to inflation.

    I saw Asian American Expo featured on KTLA News, where it was introduced as the largest Lunar New Year celebration in the U.S., and decided to give it a try. The ticket price was only $25, so I figured ,what's there to lose? Turns out... WOW. It completely blew my mind. There is so much to do. From traditional Asian culture to pop culture like anime, K-pop, and collectibles, it truly has something for everyone. The food alone is worth it !Asian cuisines everywhere ! and the performances were incredible. Everything from traditional kung fu and cultural dances to full-on concerts. I actually teared up watching the traditional Chinese dance. It was so beautiful and meaningful. As a parent, it meant a lot to see my child experiencing and embracing Asian heritage in such a joyful way. I brought my kid and her friends, and they had the BEST time. They even have free arcade games you can play unlimited times !!the kids didn't want to leave! We entered right when the gates opened around 10am. There were a lot of people, but the line control was very well organized, and we got in quickly. We stayed all the way until closing at 7pm and still couldn't cover everything. That's how much there is to see and do. For the price you pay, this event is way beyond worth it. Above and beyond expectations. We're already going back again on Sunday !! and honestly, I'd go again after that. Highly, highly recommend.

    Bryan C.

    A solid albeit humbling experience at the classic Asian American Expo. We tried a variety of vendors, including the lamb skewers, lychee tea (not pictured) and the bbq swirling potato stick. Nothing in a particular stood out, but it was still a fun experience nonetheless. I did enjoy the free traditional Chinese dances and music at the venue. A lot of KPOP and Anime has taken over the convention, which although is nice, perhaps overwhelms the previous traditional cultural theme of the expo.

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    Ozzy R.

    I've been here 3 different years. Why haven't I wrote a review?? Anyway, I know of this place because of work. The company I work for used to do these trade shows. I LOVE ASIAN CULTURE! So coming back over and over is going to be a regular lol Plenty to see and eat. A ton of people and vendors. Entertainment too. On this visit, I just walked around and snapped photos. I didn't eat anything. I've pretty much had everything on a regular day living in SGV lol I highly suggest you visit. $20 admission. I saved on parking because I parked nearby and rode my bike to the entrance. Locked it and saved $25 lol Cosplay is probably the coolest thing at these events to me. Too many photos to upload. But I'll just put some up. I loved it. See y'all next year!

    Helen Y.

    Super fun! Definitely worth the trip! It's $20 admission and $18 parking. I love that there's so many halls with different events going. Next year, I want to take my mom here. They really do have a great deal. There's plenty of giveaways and prizes. I read prior yelp reviews and was so glad I brought a small cart with me. It definitely helped me carry my purchases and free gifts. There's so many Asian snacks and food here. The discount is definitely better than grocery stores. 99 ranch had so many stands. They had the best gifts. I'll definitely plan to come back again next year.

    Hana L.

    Very diverse, inclusive, safe. Appropriate for families, couples, singles, all ages. There's something for everyone, more or less... There are a variety of halls from anime to kpop to sneakers to voice actors/artists hall to the more traditional hall (main four). There are several different stages throughout the grounds with almost half just being screenings of music videos or some form of it. There were an enormous amount of people (probably beyond fire hazard limit lol) and parking traffic was hectic and congested. Inside there were plenty of security and no issues from what I saw. There was indoor entertainment as well as outdoors. Highlights included anime cars, street performers and people watching. The food vendors were okay; very smokey and crowded. People bumping was a common thing here... Food lines are long and foot traffic would test even the patience of Buddhist monks. Another thing, the stinky tofu odor was unbearable.... it lingered about the outdoor food grounds... just imagine a steamy stew of hot sewage marinated with pig slaughterhouse innards and that's what stinky tofu smells like... naturally offensive to the senses... Other than that, this is an experience unlike anything else you'll find in the LA region... it's like stepping into a different world... literally it's spaced out into different areas... there's the cosplay anime crowd and then the kpop freaks crowd and then the traditional more Chinese crowd, and then families and eateries, etc. Overall, cool to experience once but I probably won't return... just because it's a bit of a drive, traffic was horrendous upon gate entry, once inside it was crowded and hectic, the halls were overly commercialized and overall not enough cultural activities or festivities imho... there were so many things happening all at once, I couldn't even process half the things I was seeing as I walked thru the halls... at one point, everything just blurred out... Like I said, one time and that's it. I'm good.

    Anime Impulse is just part of Asian American Expo. There's more.
    Ko M.

    DAY 1 (4:30PM): I had no idea what I was doing. I had no expectations of what this was going to be. I was only there to see my friend model during a fashion show @Blushcon. I walked around by myself. It was okay. There was some good food, but I had already had a giant lunch with friends before I showed up. Day 1's impression - Asian American = EAST ASIAN and MOSTLY Chinese/Taiwanese seems like 99%. The remaining 1% is South Korean, Japanese, Indonesian (and American). I didn't see any companies from India or Central Asia. That would be CRAZY GOOD. po cha & lamb skewers! I loved that Anime Impulse and BlushCon were part of AAExpo. There is so much to see here! DAY 2 (4PM): I came with my kid. We ate TONS OF FOOD. The food is priced like any fair/event. It's pricey, but it's really good. There are so many different types of Chinese regional flavors represented. We didn't bother with sample hunting. We walked around and looked at the company & product booths, artists work, COSPLAYERS' amazing costumes. It was a lot more fun to attend with someone and do one of the "SPIN TO WIN" - we won hats, pens, ice cream, notebooks and shopping bags! TIPS FOR AMATEURS (reminder for me): Bring your friends! Cash: Bring enough. You'll be tempted to spend it all. Some of the food trucks take ApplePay and Venmo. Water: Bring it. There are water purification vendors happy to fill it for you. Shoes: Comfortable sure. (it's not too big. Walking is mostly slow) Candy/Gum: If you're like me, you're going to eat a lot of dried fish and strange fruits. YUM, right? but your friends might not like your breath after. Buying stuff: CANS AND JARS ARE HEAVY. buy those last, or bring them to the car, else drag them around all day. Driving: Check your maps/assistance. Los Angeles traffic is bad from everywhere at some point or another. Parking: LOT 9 ($12 per car per day) Come late on Saturday. Come early on Sunday. (Sunday evening has discounted food happy hour tho) Free tickets? Check YELP next year for sure. But they're pretty cheap for an expo. I'll definitely be back with a bigger crew next year.

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    Attended CCP Pumpkin patch festival this year and had a good experience on the day of my visit…read more Upon entering the main entrance, there were signs for the Pumpkin patch/Corn maze/ Petting zoo/ Sunflower area, and a scheduled list of small business vendors participating in the CCP vegetable garden. Got there when the event first open, crowd was too massive and was able to take some really great pictures in the Pumpkin area. The petting zoo was really fun- Goats and herds of sheep were walking around the petting area awaiting to be fed (really liked the cleaning station near the exit for easy hand washing), animals were really mellow- which created a fun environment for kids. Agreed with some reviews; the entrance fee is a bit pricey, though I did enjoy this festival

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    3.1(109 reviews)
    6.6 mi

    Stopped by the lemon festival this weekend! Very hot Saturday but went Saturday for a couple hours,…read moreenjoyed walking around seeing all the cute vendors & eating some yummy food! We ordered a couple drinks, loved that some places had samples so we can try before we buy! My bf got a smashburger & I got the loaded carne asada fries my friend tried the asada elote! We all pretty much loved each of our options I will say their side sauces are what made it pop for me! The green sauce was so spicy I loved it & the other orange sauce was delicious too! Later on we got some Cathy cookies ugh which are some of our faves! So had to get a bucket haha then some curly fries which were ginormous haha but better be if we're paying OC/LA pricing ...so to be expected. So fun & cute to see all the dogs dressed up in their lemon fits (: Downside was parking was ridiculous. It was packed so very crowded so lines were a bit long here n there. Also if ya didn't find free parking (which was a long shot around the time we went) we had to pay $20 to park at the high school lol

    Pros: free festival, lots of people coming to downtown Upland this weekend, hanging out, checking…read moreout the local businesses, fun people watching. I enjoyed the freshly squeezed lemonade and the grapefruit jelly I purchased. I enjoyed the company of my friend who checked out the festival with me. My friend commented that we normally don't hang out in downtown Upland, and there are some inviting looking restaurants, cafes, and shops to check out sometime. Cons: expensive parking ($20-30), WHERE ARE THE LEMONS???, too loud and crowded, pretty much a mini LA County Fair without any of the cool exhibits. The main issue is the misnomer: you hear lemon festival and you kind of expect lots of cuisine that is lemon-focused. Like at a garlic or lobster festival. Maybe it used to be, but not anymore. So as a first timer, rather disappointing. 2.5

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    4.8(14 reviews)
    0.4 mi

    this is a MUST at the fair! After wine tasting and having some awesome conversations with the lady…read morethat was pouring us the wine, she recommended the Street Kitchen truck for food for the night at the fair. So glad we listened. We ordered a lobster grilled cheese sandwich and I can say that it is BY FAR the very best sandwich I've ever had and for sure the best food I've ever tasted at the fair. The crispy bread and the gooey cheese, lots of avocado and the lobster! Just heaven, pure pure heaven. Just talking about it makes my mouth drool. The spicy sauce and the cheese all complimented each other without covering up the sweet taste of the lobster. The sandwich was big enough and filling enough to share. They had so much delicious food options that I would def want to go back for. Such options like their filet mignon quesadilla, kobe sliders and the pork belly tacos (I believe). I want more more more !!!!

    So many trucks to eat from. However with the heat, I wanted to eat somewhere nice and cool. Maria's…read moreItalian kitchen is there. At $ 16.95 you can order the buffet. All you can eat. But really how much pasta and salad can you eat. So I decided to eat from the company of Del Real. Yes they sell their products in Sams Club and Price Club and Food for less. They had 3 different locations throughout the fair and I was very happy with product and most of all the service from these employees. Putting and dealing with customers all day long,they continued to provide the best service. letting you try the products and many juices. Oh I forgot too say its Mexican Food. I got to tell you something, As I was sitting there an employees brought over a Funnel cake and she saw I was looking at it, and within minutes she had offered me to taste it. How many times have you gone to eat out an employee has done that. Thank You Alma from Del Real Foods.

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