Question 1

What is VietFest about?

Accepted Answer

VietFest is the annual Vietnamese Heritage Festival held in August, hosted by NOVAL-DC (National Organization For Vietnamese American Leadership) to showcase the Vietnamese culture in the broader DMV (D.C., Maryland, Virginia) area.

Dive into Vietnamese culture, music, and activities for the whole family at the largest Vietnamese cultural festival on the East Coast.

Enjoy food, fun, and entertainment, including our Annual VietFest's Got Talent, Miss VietFest United States Pageant, Mr. VietFest Competition and our competitive eating contests.

Please check out our Letter from NOVAL-DC President Tab to find out more about VietFest and NOVAL-DC.

Check out our ATTRACTIONS and COMPETITION Tabs for more details on what's happening at VietFest this year.

Question 2

Where is VietFest located?

Accepted Answer

This year’s festival will once again be at the premier shopping location in Virginia, The Plaza at Tysons Corner Center (Tysons 1, 2nd floor, near Lord & Taylor).

METRO ACCESSIBLE – TYSONS CORNER SILVER LINE METRO STOP

Please check out our LOCATIONS & DIRECTIONS Tab, under INFO Tab, for more information on how to get to the venue.

Question 3

What time is VietFest?

Accepted Answer

Saturday, August 20, 2022: 10am-10pm
Sunday, August 21, 2022: 11am-8pm

Please check out our PARTICIPATE Tab for more information.

Question 4

How much does it cost to attend VietFest?

Accepted Answer

Come join us at NOVAL-DC's VietFest 10

This is a free event.
 
Please check out our ADMISSION Tab located under INFO Tab for more information.

Question 5

What is the schedule of VietFest?

Accepted Answer

We have programming all day long for both Saturday and Sunday.
 
Please check out our PROGRAM Tab under INFO Tab for more information on the schedule of events.

Question 6

I want to help, how can I help this event?"

Accepted Answer

You can volunteer, be our sponsor, or sell food as a vender at our events.
 
Please visit the PARTICIPATE Tab to find out more about more opportunities.

Question 7

Why is it called VietFest 9?

Accepted Answer

VietFest was established in 2012. 2022 will be the 9th year that VietFest is happening after a 2 year hiatus due to the pandemic.
 
Please visit our WELCOME Tab, under the INFO Tab, for more information and activities we have this year.

Question 8

What is the theme for VietFest?

Accepted Answer

Every year we have a different theme for VietFest. This year's theme is "Back to the Culture". After a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we are happy to bring back VietFest and its celebration of Vietnamese American culture back to the DC/MD/VA area.

Question 9

I want to sell things at the Festival, how do I do that?"

Accepted Answer

We offer commercial, exhibitions, and food booth opportunities. You can rent a vendor booth to sell/showcase anything.
 
Please visit the PARTICIPATE TAB or https://www.vietfest.com/vendors for more information on how to be a vendor.

Question 10

I want to volunteer, where do I sign up?"

Accepted Answer

Come volunteer and have a great time!
 
Please visit the PARTICIPATE Tab for more information on how to volunteer with us.

Question 11

I/my organization want to help sponsor VietFest, how do I do that?"

Accepted Answer

We welcome all sponsors to help out with making VietFest happen for the community every year. You will be able to target the strong and growing Vietnamese American market.
 
Please visit our PARTICIPATE Tab or https://www.vietfest.com/sponsors for additional information on how to become our sponsor.

Question 12

What do I get for sponsoring VietFest?

Accepted Answer

There are many benefits in sponsoring VietFest and target the strong and growing Vietnamese American market.
 
Please visit the PARTICIPATE Tab or https://www.vietfest.com/sponsors to access our sponsor packet.

Question 13

Where do I donate to VietFest?

Accepted Answer

We welcome all donations to make VietFest happen for the community.
 
Please visit the DONATE Tab for more information or https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/novaldc.
 
Thank you for your generosity!

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