Waba Korea Expo & Festival

Pier 62 | Free
Saturday August 5, 2023, 11:30 am–5:30 pm
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빨리 빨리! Come to the waterfront for a day where international meets local, and local is global! Enjoy a festival of Korean food, culture, beauty products, technology, merchandise and performances.

Open to all ages!

The Korean American Chamber of Commerce in Washington presents WABA Korea Expo & Festival – Come & See happening on Saturday, August 5, 2023 at Seattle’s iconic Pier 62.

Now on its third year, we’re keeping the momentum going as we create community around food, entertainment, commerce, and entrepreneurship. This year, we’re showcasing a vibrant Korea through:

  • A diverse array of small-to-midsize local businesses and restaurants
  • Engaging cultural performances
  • And innovative technology demonstrations

Come sample new-to-market food items, future tech, trendy gift ideas, with no shortage of culinary delight and entertainment! With the global interest in “all things Korean,” the Korean American Chamber of Commerce is partnering with Friends and several community-based organizations to generate excitement around the exploration of cultural exchange. We are prepared to receive thousands of visitors and residents who all contribute to the fabric of a thriving Seattle!

Don't miss out on upcoming concerts, celebrations, and classes at Pier 62!

Wababa Korea Festival 2021 - Photo by Adam Lu

Wababa Korea Festival 2021 - Photo by Tosin Arasi

Event Schedule:

  • 12:00pm: Opening Ceremony
  • 12:20pm: Mul Bora Choir
  • 12:30pm: Master Cho’s Taekwondo
  • 1:00pm: Prize Giveaway
  • 1:05pm: Morning Star
  • 1:20pm: Mul Bora Choir
  • 1:30pm: Start Up Pitch
  • 2:00pm: Prize Giveaway
  • 2:55pm: Prize Giveaway
  • 3:00pm: K-pop Dance Lesson
  • 3:15pm: K-pop Dance Off
  • 4:30pm: K-pop Free Dance
  • 4:45pm: Prize Giveaway & Awards
  • 5:00pm: K-pop Music

Gallery

Waba Korea Expo & Festival 2021, photo by Adam Lu.

Wababa Korea Festival 2021 - Photo by Tosin Arasi

Wababa Korea Festival 2021 - Photo by Tosin Arasi

Wababa Korea Festival 2021 - Photo by Adam Lu

Photo by Adam Lu.

Waba Korean Festival 2021. Photo by Adam Lu

Waba Korea 2022. Photo by Adam Lu

Waba Korea Expo 2022 Vendors. Photo by Adam Lu

Waba Korea Expo 2022. Photo by Adam Lu

Waba Korea Expo 2022. Photo by Adam Lu

Photo by Adam Lu

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