Mississippi Gateway Regional Park
10360 W River Rd, Brooklyn Park, MN 55444
Saturday, August 29, 2026
12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Join us for the 2nd annual COSA Fest
The festival brings together community members to foster connection and celebrate our Southeast Asian heritage, traditions, and history through cultural presentations, performances, traditional food, storytelling, and educational sessions.
This year’s theme is Rooted in Healing, Growing in Unity. Our community stands together in resilience and solidarity, especially during this year of upheaval. We want to grow stronger together and continue to build upon intergenerational and cross-cultural connections.
COSA Fest will honor the past while inspiring future generations through interactive programs, live performances, artisan showcases, and culinary delights.
What to expect:
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Performances & Speakers – A lineup of Southeast Asian artists, musicians, performers, and cultural leaders sharing their talents and stories.
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Interactive Cultural Exhibits – Hands-on experiences in traditional crafts, textile arts, and storytelling circles.
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Southeast Asian Food Market – A showcase of authentic cuisine, featuring local chefs and beloved family recipes.
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Vendor Marketplace – A curated selection of artisans, small businesses, and community organizations.
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Community Connection Activities – Engaging, structured and unstructured spaces for spontaneous connection and cultural dialogue.
parking and shuttle bus
There will be limited parking onsite at Mississippi Gateway Regional Park.
Once the parking lot at the park gets filled, there is overflow parking at Park & Ride located on Highway 610 & Noble Parkway Park. There will be shuttle buses running every 10-15 minutes to transport attendees to and from Mississippi Gateway Regional Park. The shuttle schedule will be in operation from 1pm-7pm.
Park & Ride
4401 95th Ave N
Brooklyn Park, MN 55443
MAIN STAGE PROGRAM
Stop by our main stage for various performances from cultural dances, fashion show to traditional musical instruments! The stage program will start at 12pm until 5pm.
Don't miss our watermelon eating contest at 4:50pm! If you'd like to participate, stop by the stage to sign up before all contestant spots are filled. The winner will receive a gift prize.
ACTIVITIES PROGRAM
12:30PM & 1:30PM
Bird Watch Walks (at vendor area)
12:00PM - 3:00PM
OneTouch Photobooth (at vendor area)
MN Doodle (at vendor area)
3:30PM - 5:00PM
Relay Race
ALL DAY
Cross Stitching
DIY Lantern Craft
Bubble Machine
Face Painting
Posters Screen Printing (at vendor area)
EVENT MAP
VENDORS
We are excited to have a great array of vendors this year. Join us to support and engage with each vendor from artists marketplace to food!
THANK YOU TO OUR PARTNERS
This work is funded in part by MHC with money from the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund that was created with the vote of the people of Minnesota on November 4, 2008.
