Dream Asia Festival is returning to New Jersey this Labor Day Weekend with a special Rico Rico Fiesta edition.

The three-day event will take place September 5 through 7 at the Sussex County Fairgrounds in Augusta, bringing together Asian and Latin food, entertainment and cultural experiences (Get Tickets).

More than 80 food vendors are expected, with Asian, Latin and international fusion offerings ranging from takoyaki and skewers to tacos and chicken cutlets. More than 30 merchandise and artist vendors are also planned.

Entertainment throughout the weekend will include Lucha Libre and Sumo Wrestling, including a special crossover performance, along with K-pop performances, DJs, Taiko drummers, Lion Dance teams and Samba dancers.

The festival will also feature a K-pop random dance party, Squid Game challenges, cosplay and karaoke contests, eating competitions, a car show, drifting carts and an Artist Alley with anime merchandise, collectibles and handmade goods.

Family activities will include a petting zoo with a llama, bounce houses, lantern making, face painting and other free kids activities.

Tickets start at $12, while children ages 10 and under receive free admission.

Boozy Burbs readers can use promo code BOOZY10 for 10% off tickets at checkout (Get Tickets).

Dream Asia New Jersey – A Rico Rico Fiesta Edition
September 5–7, 2026
Sussex County Fairgrounds
37 Plains Road
Augusta, NJ
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[photo source: Dream Asia]