Asian Association of Utah

Our Silent Auction closes at midnight this Sunday, June 14th! If you've been eyeing an item or haven't had a chance to browse yet, now is the time. Every bid directly supports keeping the Utah Asian Festival free for all 15,000+ attendees each year.

Every bid keeps this beloved community tradition free and accessible for everyone. Thank you for celebrating with us, supporting our mission, and being part of nearly 50 years of Asian cultural heritage in Utah.

https://secure.qgiv.com/event/utahasianfestival2026/

Wow! What an incredible day Saturday at the 49th Utah Asian Festival celebrating our rich, diverse Asian cultures right here in Utah. In addition, we celebrated nearly 50 years of the Asian Association of Utah's work with refugees, refugee youth, and human trafficking survivors and the community showed up in a big way.

Over 15000 community members filled the Utah State Fairpark with energy, joy, and pride. From the incredible food from 30+ vendors to the stunning cultural performances, the artisan booths, educational exhibits, and children's activities buzzing with laughter, this was a day our community will remember.

We are continuing our Silent Auction for the next week until 11:59 PM on June 14th to support keeping the Utah Asian Festival free for all. Please consider bidding or sharing with your network! https://secure.qgiv.com/event/utahasianfestival2026/

We are 3 days away from the Utah Asian Festival! Come visit the AAU tent at the festival. We’ll be located right in front of the entrance to the Grand Building, so be sure to stop by and say hello. We’ll have special-edition fans available to help you stay cool while you enjoy the festival, along with a chance to learn more about AAU and connect with our community. We can’t wait to see you there!

Last week, our AAU team stepped away from their desks and out into the city for our Color Walk challenge. Each team hunted for creative photos in their assigned color, showed off their team spirit, and shared plenty of laughs along the way. 💚💙💜

As part of our effort to keep the Utah Asian Festival a free and accessible event for the community. We are hosting our first Asian Festival silent auction and it is now officially open! Whether you're looking for a Traeger grill, activities for a night out, a staycation at Solitude, or an incredible dining experience, we've got something for everyone and your bids help keep the festival free for all.

Browse all the amazing auction items and register to bid today. After entering your contact information, you’ll receive an email to set up your bidding account and add a payment method (you will only be charged if you place the winning bid).

The auction is open now through Sunday, June 14 at 11:59 PM MDT. Happy bidding at https://secure.qgiv.com/event/utahasianfestival2026/

We are one week away from the Utah Asian Festival! See you next Saturday from 11 am to 10pm at the Utah State Fairpark.

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We're collecting hygiene donations for survivors served by AAU's Human Trafficking Support program. 🧼 If you'd like to give, we've made it easy, you can shop directly from our Amazon Wishlist and ship items straight to us: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2F3AV9KGGOX2Y?ref_=wl_share

All donations are coordinated through Kate LaPray, you can reach out by phone at 801-990-8476 or email at [email protected] to arrange drop-offs or ask questions.

Every item makes a difference. Thank you for showing up for our community.

We are pleased to announce our Executive Director, Scott Cougill as a 2026 Salt Lake City TITAN 100 recipient. The Titan 100 program recognizes Salt Lake City’s Top 100 CEOs & C-level executives. Scott is excited to be among the most accomplished business leaders in their industry demonstrating exceptional leadership, vision, and passion.

For almost 50 years, AAU has been at the forefront of refugee resettlement and human trafficking survivor support, and this opportunity will enhance our ability to serve Utah’s most vulnerable communities by growing connection and awareness.

Read more on our website.

A huge thank you to the incredible CHG Healthcare team who volunteered at our Human Trafficking Survivor Support Center on April 21st! 💙 Their team spent the afternoon organizing our food bank, sorting in-kind donations, and helping prepare our space to better serve trafficking survivors across Utah.

We're grateful for partners like CHG who show up and make an impact!