Welcome to
Taste Asia 2025

TASTE Asia is a free, annual outdoor festival held at the Halifax Waterfront during the last weekend of May, celebrating the rich flavors, arts, and cultural diversity of Asia. This exciting event offers a sensory experience for visitors, featuring Food and Craft Vendor Village, Cultural Performances, Carnival Games with Prizes, and the highly anticipated Demo Kitchen, where chefs showcase their creativity by experimenting with Asian flavors and sharing their culinary stories.

Event Location

Foundation Wharf, 1549 Lower Water St, Halifax, NS B3J 1S2

Event Day & Time

May 29

2:00 pm - 9:00 pm

May 30 & 31

11:00 am - 9:00 pm

June 1

11:00 am - 8:00 pm

Food & Beverages

Art & Craft Market

Games & Prizes

Multi-culture Performance Stage

Demo Kitchen Stage

Food Education

Event Map

Coming Soon

Food Vendors

Abhi’s Curry n More
Ala Eh! Eatery
Allano’s Catering Services
Chatime Lacewood
Choco Berry
Chicking
Creamy Rainbow Bakery
and Cafe
Egyptian Cuisine
Fong Sing Restaurant
Kaizen Sushi & Ramen
Macao Imperial Tea Halifax
Momonepal
Xiaoyu Rice Noodles
Studio East
Sugar Marmalade
The Bao Journey Bakery
The Homemade Cook
Welcome to Korea Restaurant
Young Pocha Korean BBQ

Demo Kitchen

The Taste Asia Demo Kitchen at Taste Asia 2025 is where culinary talent meets creativity in the heart of Halifax’s vibrant waterfront. This year, local chefs from all backgrounds are invited to participate in an Asian Inspired Cooking Challenge, showcasing their creative twists on traditional Asian flavours. From authentic dishes to innovative fusions, the Demo Kitchen offers a dynamic experience that celebrates both culinary heritage and imagination. Get ready to taste, learn, and explore new flavors, techniques, and cultural stories as chefs bring their passion for food to life!

Be Part of Taste Asia 2025!

Secure your spot at one of Halifax’s most exciting cultural events! Showcase your food, craft, or business to over 60,000 visitors and join a vibrant community of vendors and performers. Spaces are limited, and Early Bird registration allows you to choose your premium location!

Ready to Join?

This year, we’ve made some exciting updates to our pricing and booth options to serve better our community of food, craft, and business vendors. Here’s everything you need to know:

Signup for:

Booth Location Options

Details regarding what’s included in each booth/table will be available soon!

For Taste Asia 2025, we have the following booth options for all vendors to apply, which vary based on locations. Please check the eligibility and price in the application form.

  • Prime Spot: Located in high-traffic areas with maximum visibility and engagement opportunities.
  • Central Spot: Great positioning with steady foot traffic.
  • Standard Spot: Ideal for vendors looking to try out and gain experience.

Details regarding what’s included in each booth/table will be available soon!

Craft Vendor Table Spaces

To support local artisans and small businesses, we offer table spaces for the entire weekend. This is a perfect opportunity for crafters and makers to showcase their work.

Business Promotion Booth

If you’re a sponsor, organization, or business looking to engage with the community through giveaways or brand promotions, you can reserve a Business Promotion Booth. Spaces are very limited, Don’t wait to sign up!

* Booths for sponsors will be assigned by the Taste Asia team.

Participation Requirement

We ask that all vendors commit to participating for all four days of the event to ensure a vibrant and consistent experience for attendees.

How to Register?

We’re excited to welcome back familiar faces and meet new ones as we celebrate the rich diversity of food, art, and culture at Taste Asia 2025. This is more than just a festival – it’s a space to connect, collaborate, and celebrate our shared community.

Signup for:

Early Bird Registration

December 5, 2024 – February 1, 2025

Vendors who register during this period will get the chance to choose their booth location based on the order of deposit payment. You will receive a number after your deposit payment is received by Taste Asia.

To secure your spot, a non-refundable deposit is required:

  • The remaining deposit will be taken once your booth selection is completed.
  • Booth selection for Early Bird registrants will happen in early April.

Regular Registration

February 1, 2025 – March 15, 2025

Vendors who register after February 1 will have their booth assigned by Taste Asia in mid-April and will not have the option to select their location.

Vendor spots will be limited during this period.

To secure your spot, a non-refundable deposit is required:

  • The remaining deposit will be taken once your booth is assigned.

Temporary Event Permits

All food vendors must submit their Temporary Event Permit by April 1st to ensure it is processed in time for the event.

Any Questions?

We’re excited to welcome back familiar faces and meet new ones as we celebrate the rich diversity of food, art, and culture at Taste Asia 2025. This is more than just a festival – it’s a space to connect, collaborate, and celebrate our shared community.

Don’t miss your chance to be part of this unforgettable experience. Register early and secure your spot today! For questions or more information, please contact us.

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