Asian American Council of Oregon

Creating Opportunities for friendship among all people

The Asian American Council of Oregon is a non-profit organization devoted to the cultivation and promotion of Asian and Asian American culture through sponsorship of cultural and social activities.
2025 Asian Celebration
Save the date!
Saturday, July 19, 2025

Lunar New Year and First Friday ArtWalk coming February 7th!

Celebrate the Lunar New Year at the Eugene First Friday ArtWalk on February 7th at the Eugene Downtown Farmers Market Pavilion.

The Lane Arts Council and the Asian American Council of Oregon invite the public to this free event to celebrate the Year of the Snake and enjoy performances, art exhibits, a marketplace, youth activities, and “learn-to” activities.

Food trucks on site will offer Asian cuisine for purchase. The Celebration is part of the Eugene First Friday ArtWalk tour. 

An exhibit features Asian pottery techniques by local ceramic artists in raku, nerikomi, kintsugi, kurinuki, woodfired, and hakeme brushwork.

For details, visit lanearts.org/first-friday-artwalk or asiancouncil.org.

Watch AACO President David Tam discuss the Lunar New Year and First Friday Artwalk on KVAL

Asian Night Market - A Great Success!

The 4th Annual Asian Night Market is coming!

Friday, May 23, 2025

Eugene Downtown Farmers Market Pavilion & Plaza

Many thanks to the performers, food and marketplace vendors, organizational partners, volunteers, sponsors, and event planners for putting on an incredible event to celebrate Asian American, Native Hawaiian, & Pacific Islander Heritage Month.

Photos by Johnny Childers, Film by Olivia Tong

Here's a recap and video of last year's event:

2025 Asian Celebration

Saturday, July 19, 2025

10:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Alton Baker Park, Eugene Oregon

Eugene’s riverfront Alton Baker park transforms into a festive celebration in honor of the Year of the Dragon.

The 40th Oregon Asian Celebration invites all ages to celebrate a day of Asian and Asian American cultural diversity through entertainment, Asian foods, crafts, heritage exhibits, martial arts performances, a thriving marketplace, and more.

Programs & Events

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REMEMBERING HIROSHIMA AND NAGASAKI

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT CONTACT:Helen Liuinfo@asiancouncil.org FOR RELEASE THROUGH AUGUST 6 REMEMBERING HIROSHIMA AND NAGASAKICommemoration Planned for August 6, 2024 at Alton Baker Park (Peace Park Pavilion)  7:00-8:45 p.m. Public Welcome

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Our Mission

The mission of the Asian American Council of Oregon (AACO) is to create opportunities which foster friendship and harmonious relations among all people by presenting events and activities that will stimulate a better understanding of Asian and Asian-American cultures.

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