Korean Festival Houston

Since the 1950s, Koreans have been an integral part of Houston's history. Throughout the decades the Korean community quietly preserved its heritage and traditions through local events like small-scale festivals and parades. Prior to 2009, there had not been a unifying event that all of Houston could partake in and that could bring together the entire Korean-American community.

The enterprising young professionals of the Korean-American Society of Houston (KASH) organized the very first Korean Festival Houston in the Houston Community College – Spring Branch parking lot with the support of local community and business organizations. The success of that inaugural event was clear evidence of the significant demand for Korean cultural experiences in Houston.

Bolstered by the enthusiastic support from the community, KASH made a bold decision in the very next year to move the Korean Festival to its current home at Discovery Green.

In 2024, Korean Festival Houston celebrated its fifteenth anniversary and expanded to two days for the first time — welcoming over 35,000 visitors in a single day. It's an honor to partner with dozens of global and local sponsors to bring a truly exhilarating and spectacular experience to the heart of Houston.

This October 10–11, 2026, the festival returns to Discovery Green for another unforgettable celebration — and everyone is invited.