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Second Annual Chuseok Festival
September 30, 2020 - October 11, 2020
Free
THE BAY AREA CHUSEOK FESTIVAL
Celebrates the rich cultural diversity of the SF Bay Area by showcasing Korean traditions, music, arts, cuisine, and community. Our mission is to inspire exploration and discovery of Korean culture across communities and generations, while offering the area’s Korean Americans a way to celebrate together an important traditional holiday.
This year, in light of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, the Festival is going virtual and is dedicated to supporting local businesses, organizations and individuals working hard to overcome difficulties during these challenging times.
Sign up to participate in “K-QUEST: Community & Culture” by completing “missions” around the SF Bay Area by visiting local Korean restaurants/food trucks, Korean cultural/historical sites, and Korean businesses. Also, use the special app to answer quizzes about local nonprofit organizations that serve the Korean American community and about the Bay Area’s Korean immigration history. Earn points for prizes. LEARN MORE ABOUT K-QUEST.
Check out video highlights above from our Inaugural Chuseok Festival held at The Presidio last year.
2020 FESTIVAL HIGHLIGHTS
Please check back often for additional Festival info, as this site will be updated as we confirm offerings.
JOIN THE FUN!
K-QUEST : COMMUNITY & CULTURE
At the heart of this year’s festival is K-Quest! Complete scavenger hunt-style missions around town and online to explore local Korean history, art, food, etc. Keep track of your participation by using a special app, and earn points for prizes.
Learn, Engage and Have Fun! | Flexible | Self-paced | Safely Distanced
ONLINE CULTURAL WORKSHOPS & INTERACTIVE PANEL DISCUSSIONS
Learn new skills while enjoying hands-on virtual workshops, including K-food (kimchi and more) and traditional Korean crafts.
Meet and hear from Korean American beverage (beer, makgeolli, wine) and other makers about their paths in building their small businesses.
K-POP, DANCE & ONLINE PERFORMANCES
Enjoy Korean traditional and pop music, dance and other performances. Stay tuned for details.
YOUTH ACTIVITIES
Culture-in-a-Box: Introduce children to Korean culture through a kit full of fun activities and more. More information about purchasing the box will be updated soon.
Art Contest: Submit artwork that reflects one of three themes (your choice), including what “Chuseok” means to you. Open to K-12 students. In collaboration with the Oakland Asian Cultural Center.
SPOTLIGHT ON OUR LOCAL COMMUNITY
Discover and support local Korean artists, makers, businesses, and non-profits serving the Korean community.
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
LOOKING TO REACH THE COMMUNITY?Consider participating in the Festival:
Food & Beverage Truck or Restaurant
Korean /K-inspired food; Korean/Korean American chefs
Maker
Korean/Korean American entrepreneurs creating their own products
Nonprofit Organization
Providing programs/ services related to or benefiting Korean & other immigrant community
Commercial Business
Selling Korean/Korean-inspired products or services
Recognizing the challenging times, participation at this year’s Festival is FREE to vendors.
Performers
Korean traditional/modern performance teams or Korean/Korean American performers
ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
All activities at this year’s Chuseok Festival are being offered free of charge to participants (vendors as well as attendees), recognizing the challenging times many are facing. For those in a position to make a donation, KCI would greatly appreciate any financial support to help offset festival costs, as well as to support our social services and programming for seniors. No amount is too small. Thank you in advance for your support!